Discussion: Bloomberg's Ban On Large Sugary Drinks

enterthemadness · 02-17-2013, 11:37 AM

http://reason.com/archives/2013/02/1...test-fda-petit

I read the article, but couldn't think of a post title for here..but kinda doubt this happens. But basically...

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The major action turned out to be a petition CSPI submitted to the FDA requesting that the agency take action to restrict the amount of added caloric sweeteners like sugar and high fructose corn syrup in soda, juices, and other beverages. In its petition, CSPI also urges the agency to take action to limit the presence of such sweeteners in non-beverage foods.

Lead Cenobite · 02-17-2013, 05:40 PM

Isn't calling soda a "bioweapon" just a bit over the top?

enterthemadness · 02-17-2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Lead Cenobite

Isn't calling soda a "bioweapon" just a bit over the top?

If it's true, I'm one hell of a bio-weapon. So much soda running in my veins. Oh my.

Holiday · 02-17-2013, 07:24 PM

Just curious, how many here would consider themselves as addicted to soda? You've tried to quit but couldn't maybe, or you get the withdraw headaches.

hippie_hunter · 02-17-2013, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Holiday

Just curious, how many here would consider themselves as addicted to soda? You've tried to quit but couldn't maybe, or you get the withdraw headaches.

I've gotten very grumpy whenever I've tried to quit. Only once was I not grumpy when I tried to quit and that was because a person was there for me to constantly find non-soda replacements for me to drink so I found myself really appreciating that as opposed to being irritated. She always made sure my cup was filled with water or juice, or in the morning she would make me a hot chocolate. But when she left, I was back to the soda.

enterthemadness · 02-17-2013, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Holiday

Just curious, how many here would consider themselves as addicted to soda? You've tried to quit but couldn't maybe, or you get the withdraw headaches.

Soda? Bro...I am half joking here, but sometimes when I drink like a instant latte type drink I make and have a mtn dew in teh same hour, I'm like the pic of Ron Paul with the words 'Come at me, bro'

But no, I'm a ****ing addict. I actually traded off tobacco for caffeine. I drink 2-3 cans of soda a day, and a cup of instant latte/coffee.

Mr. Wooden Alligator · 02-17-2013, 07:59 PM

I've drank entire pots of coffee in a single day. Get on my bio-organic weapon level.

**Kelly** · 02-17-2013, 08:43 PM

As I drink my Route 44 Sonic Coke Zero.....I see no problems whatsoever with drinking a bio-weapon.

enterthemadness · 02-17-2013, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelly

As I drink my Route 44 Sonic Coke Zero.....I see no problems whatsoever with drinking a bio-weapon.

Goodness Girl. If a Route 44 is 44oz, just drink Coke, not Coke Zero.

I got me some RC on sale...not impressed. Like flat/watered down Coke. But maybe it needs to be colder.

Lead Cenobite · 02-17-2013, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Holiday

Just curious, how many here would consider themselves as addicted to soda? You've tried to quit but couldn't maybe, or you get the withdraw headaches.

I think I'd be satisfied with any drink as long as I like the taste, it doesn't have to have caffeine.

Doctor Evo · 02-18-2013, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by enterthemadness

Goodness Girl. If a Route 44 is 44oz, just drink Coke, not Coke Zero.

...wut?

enterthemadness · 02-18-2013, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Doctor Evo

...wut?

If a Route 44 is 44 oz cup, might as well get the calories at that point.

Baramos · 02-18-2013, 12:32 AM

I sometimes think I should cut out the one soda I drink a day (usually diet, but not always), but then I hear so many people say they drink several a day...anyway, I've held myself at a limit of one per day for several years now, though I suppose on the 4th of July or something I've drank more than one...although if so anything beyond the first one would be diet.

The Squirrel · 02-21-2013, 10:31 PM

They better not mess with my Dr. Pepper.

**Kelly** · 02-22-2013, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by enterthemadness

Goodness Girl. If a Route 44 is 44oz, just drink Coke, not Coke Zero.

I got me some RC on sale...not impressed. Like flat/watered down Coke. But maybe it needs to be colder.

Oh no....no.....no, if I take a drink of Coke, I feel like I have just put a spoon full of sugar in my mouth.

Yes it is 44oz. But, normally that takes me all day to drink. Sonic puts their drinks in really good cups that keep things cold, and Sonic ice is the best. I just drink on it all day. Coke Zero gives me the burn, that I looooooove, without the over sugar load.

enterthemadness · 02-22-2013, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelly

Oh no....no.....no, if I take a drink of Coke, I feel like I have just put a spoon full of sugar in my mouth.

Yes it is 44oz. But, normally that takes me all day to drink. Sonic puts their drinks in really good cups that keep things cold, and Sonic ice is the best. I just drink on it all day. Coke Zero gives me the burn, that I looooooove, without the over sugar load.

Coke Zero is like eating a hamburger, without the burger.

Which is me, cause I am a vegetarian now lol.

**Kelly** · 02-22-2013, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by enterthemadness

Coke Zero is like eating a hamburger, without the burger.

Which is me, cause I am a vegetarian now lol.

No, that is Diet Coke....Coke Zero is like eating a Turkey Burger with no cheese.

SuperFerret · 02-22-2013, 02:18 PM

I've shifted almost entirely to seltzer. Never seen or felt any withdrawals, and frankly, I doubt they exist. If they do, I guess I didn't have as much of a "problem" as people thought I did.

**Kelly** · 02-22-2013, 03:19 PM

I have headaches when I stop drinking coffee and Coke Zeros.....I am definitely addicted to the caffiene

enterthemadness · 02-22-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelly

No, that is Diet Coke....Coke Zero is like eating a Turkey Burger with no cheese.

Clearly, you kid, now you are talking about Diet Pepsi

Coke Zero is not that good.

NickNitro · 02-22-2013, 03:54 PM

From someone who rarely drinks soda anymore, I'd be happy if they got rid of it. A drink that has no nutritional value or health benefits.

Although....I'd have to find someone else to mix Rum with.

Just my thoughts

SuperFerret · 02-22-2013, 05:38 PM

Consumption of materials and substances have long surpassed the need to be solely for nutritional benefit.

**Kelly** · 02-22-2013, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by enterthemadness

Clearly, you kid, now you are talking about Diet Pepsi

Coke Zero is not that good.

In your opinion...

and in my house, only my opinion counts. : )

Doctor Evo · 02-23-2013, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by enterthemadness

If a Route 44 is 44 oz cup, might as well get the diabetes at that point.

Fixed.

enterthemadness · 02-25-2013, 10:54 PM

Well, he ain't Libertarian...

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...r-sodas-pizza/

02-17-2013, 05:40 PM	#2
Lead Cenobite Exquisitely Empty Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: US Posts: 2,569	Re: Could people lose power over soda drinks? Isn't calling soda a "bioweapon" just a bit over the top? __________________ Superman with realistic physics isn't Superman.

02-17-2013, 07:24 PM	#4
Holiday GO HAM WOR FAIR Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4,824	Re: Could people lose power over soda drinks? Just curious, how many here would consider themselves as addicted to soda? You've tried to quit but couldn't maybe, or you get the withdraw headaches. __________________ "hell is full of good meanings, but heaven is full of good works"

02-17-2013, 07:59 PM	#7
Mr. Wooden Alligator The White Wolf Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 8,825	Re: Could people lose power over soda drinks? I've drank entire pots of coffee in a single day. Get on my bio-organic weapon level. __________________ Don't let the death of the three horses be in vain-see The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

02-17-2013, 08:43 PM	#8
Kelly Proud Teacher! SHH! Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 54,591	Re: Could people lose power over soda drinks? As I drink my Route 44 Sonic Coke Zero.....I see no problems whatsoever with drinking a bio-weapon. __________________ "Those who can, do...Those who can do more, teach." Questions about SHH?

02-18-2013, 12:32 AM	#13
Baramos Side-Kick Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 725	Re: Could people lose power over soda drinks? I sometimes think I should cut out the one soda I drink a day (usually diet, but not always), but then I hear so many people say they drink several a day...anyway, I've held myself at a limit of one per day for several years now, though I suppose on the 4th of July or something I've drank more than one...although if so anything beyond the first one would be diet.

02-21-2013, 10:31 PM	#14
The Squirrel Not a Racist Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Up a tree Posts: 16,876	Re: Could people lose power over soda drinks? They better not mess with my Dr. Pepper.

02-22-2013, 02:18 PM	#18
SuperFerret Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SuperFerret's Shoebox of Solitude Posts: 32,557	Re: Could people lose power over soda drinks? I've shifted almost entirely to seltzer. Never seen or felt any withdrawals, and frankly, I doubt they exist. If they do, I guess I didn't have as much of a "problem" as people thought I did. __________________ Faster than a speeding hamster. -----More powerful than a box of tissues. ----------Able to leap off of tall buildings and hit the ground.

02-22-2013, 03:19 PM	#19
Kelly Proud Teacher! SHH! Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 54,591	Re: Could people lose power over soda drinks? I have headaches when I stop drinking coffee and Coke Zeros.....I am definitely addicted to the caffiene __________________ "Those who can, do...Those who can do more, teach." Questions about SHH?

02-22-2013, 03:54 PM	#21
NickNitro Extra Terrestrial Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lake Mary Posts: 3,321	Re: Could people lose power over soda drinks? From someone who rarely drinks soda anymore, I'd be happy if they got rid of it. A drink that has no nutritional value or health benefits. Although....I'd have to find someone else to mix Rum with. Just my thoughts __________________ Sir Bedevere: What makes you think she's a witch? Peasant 3: Well, she turned me into a newt! Sir Bedevere: A newt? Peasant 3: ..... I got better.

02-22-2013, 05:38 PM	#22
SuperFerret Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SuperFerret's Shoebox of Solitude Posts: 32,557	Re: Could people lose power over soda drinks? Consumption of materials and substances have long surpassed the need to be solely for nutritional benefit. __________________ Faster than a speeding hamster. -----More powerful than a box of tissues. ----------Able to leap off of tall buildings and hit the ground.

02-25-2013, 10:54 PM	#25
enterthemadness The Triumvirate Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mortalville! Posts: 24,911	Discussion: Bloomberg's Ban On Large Soda Drinks Well, he ain't Libertarian... http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...r-sodas-pizza/ __________________

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