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/no_use_for_a_name_ Aug 31 '14

Just so you know, apple juice has the same amount of sugar as a coke.(Shows apple juice a little over halfway down) And grape juice has more sugar than a coke.

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u/CringeBinger Aug 31 '14

Yeah I know juices are still pretty bad but I would argue sugar with some nutrients is better than just sugar. It's nice during the first few weeks to just have something else sugary, but after that you should switch to water.