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In reply to the discussion: Philly Soda Tax Would Punish the Poor | Bernie Sanders [View all]RiverLover
(7,830 posts)14. I disagree with him here. Soda causes health problems, which costs people in many ways.
And diabetes especially.
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I disagree with him here. Soda causes health problems, which costs people in many ways.
RiverLover
Apr 2016
#14
It's more accurate to say the excessive consumption of soda may cause health problems
Major Nikon
Apr 2016
#15
You seem heavily vested in this. I actually have a nutrition background so the subject is near &
RiverLover
Apr 2016
#20
Well I have a red phone to the almighty that trumps any unverifiable claim you care to make
Major Nikon
Apr 2016
#21
Here's a hint. Contradicting an assertion I never made is strawman gibberish
Major Nikon
Apr 2016
#30
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-drinks/soft-drinks-and-disease/
RiverLover
Apr 2016
#35
You know what else exacerbates diabetes? Bread. Potatoes. Bananas. Apples.
Ed Suspicious
Apr 2016
#26
over processed white breads I agree. The others not so much if people don't over consume them.
Sunlei
Apr 2016
#28
If I eat 100% whole wheat breads I spike just as highly as I do with white bread.
Ed Suspicious
Apr 2016
#29
you may have to give up todays over processed breads all together. Try bake your own?
Sunlei
Apr 2016
#32
The difference is in the quantity consumed and the lack of physical activity
Major Nikon
Apr 2016
#34
So does salt cause health problems; and so does excessive consumption ...
markpkessinger
Apr 2016
#37
Soda is a very high profit item its from a syrup mix, thats why it's pushed for sales.
Sunlei
Apr 2016
#27
Bottled water is even more so because you don't even have the expense of syrup
Major Nikon
Apr 2016
#33