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In reply to the discussion: Sugar is literally killing us: The stunning fatality rates behind our soda addiction [View all]Android3.14
(5,402 posts)27. We decided to drop sodas, both sweetened and artificially sweetened.
Does that mean "sugar" stopped killing us, or does it mean that we decided to stop hurting ourselves?
184,000 deaths is pretty minor compared to other causes.
I'd be more concerned with the link between obesity and food marketing.
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marmar
Jul 2015
OP
That's a little like blaming rape victims - what the sweets industry has done is an assault...
jtuck004
Jul 2015
#24
It can be both convenient and vapid to resume there is no coercion in the free market
LanternWaste
Jul 2015
#52
Do you work for the sugar industry, or just sell heroin? Heroin dealers, at least, hjave morals.
jtuck004
Jul 2015
#48
This made me remember that absurd South Park episode parodying Rob Reiner and smoking
Amishman
Jul 2015
#56
Maybe you shouldn't defend killers and thieves. Not carrying water for scum sucking parasites
jtuck004
Jul 2015
#58
I think it definitely has boosted type 2 diabetes, especially people who are not obese
Marrah_G
Jul 2015
#2
"especially liquid sugar and high fructose which is very toxic." And you have a reputable source
cstanleytech
Jul 2015
#16
"sugary" drinks actually usually have high fructose corn syrup in them which makes them worse.
cui bono
Jul 2015
#6
Yep. There's a Mexican food place near where I used to work that gets the Mexican coke.
cui bono
Jul 2015
#11
I know they use it in diet pepsi, wonder what diet sodas the women were drinking exactly. nt
cstanleytech
Jul 2015
#23
You're close: Glacéau is a french sounding brand created by Energy Brands and the original product
GreatGazoo
Jul 2015
#40