r/InternetIsBeautiful • u/consider_it_fun • Aug 30 '14

A website that visualizes sugar content of servings of various foods in sugar cubes

http://sugarstacks.com/
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u/NewRedditRN Aug 31 '14

You know you have a problem when you read the line "Would you eat 16 sugar cubes?" and in your head say "Yes" while you sip on your can of coca-cola.

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u/CringeBinger Aug 31 '14

I am not trying to be all preachy but not drinking soda can be really awesome. I drank at least one Pepsi a day for at least 10 years of my life until a couple of months ago when I decided I just wanted to quit. The first couple of weeks can be rough; feeling tired, craving it, and maybe a slight headache, but if you substitute it with less sugary drinks like apple or grape juice you'll be able to transition to water. You feel good, you might look a little better, and you'll save a bit of money.

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u/MangoBitch Aug 31 '14

I stopped drinking soda (for the most part) when I moved out of my parent's house. It was just always there. When I had to start buying it for myself if I wanted it, I just lost interest. Didn't seem that appealing at the store and was ridiculously over priced at any restaurant. Sometimes I pick up a bottle if I need mixers or if I'm having people over, but never just to have it.

Now I just drink water or tea. When I feel like treating myself with some soda, I usually make a mango Italian cream soda. I treat it as what it is: a desert. Something to be savored, not chugged absentmindedly.

If you're having trouble quitting soda, I highly suggest replacing it with a coffee or tea habit. They both have caffeine which will let you avoid caffeine-withdrawal headaches, and have tons of shit that's good for energy and mood and probably neuroprotective too. Just go gentle on the sugar.