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And it doesn’t matter which jot down of soda you drink, either.

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Additionally, it can negativelyimpact your moodand can even increase your risk of developingtype 2 diabetes and heart disease.

You’re better off trying thisstrawberry vanilla sodainstead.

Dr Pepper

In case you were wondering, this soda was not formulated by an actual doctor.

Dr Pepper Cherry vanilla

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With 240 calories and65 grams of sugarper bottle, that should be quite obvious.

In fact, this bottle has as much sugar as 25 pieces ofSour Patch Watermelon candies.

Whatever your flavor preference may be, you’ll be picking your poison either way.

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Coca-Cola

But one can of Mello Yello contains nearly 200 calories and 50 grams of sugar.

That’s nothing to be calm about!

Unfortunately, though, in just a 13.64-ounce can, you’re getting a whopping 63 grams of sugar.

Starry soda

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And yes, that’s alladdedsugar that you’re looking at.

Crush Grape

For many people, grape soda was a classic childhood staple.

With 74 grams of sugar per bottle, you’re better off leaving this one at the store.

can of Dr. Pepper Strawberries & Cream

Dr. Pepper

Because of this, the famous red drink should get a skip.

Have you ever actually seen a blue raspberry, though?

Fanta Pineapple

Sensing a trend among these fruit-flavored sodas?

Dr Pepper

Dr. Pepper

Plus, this soda has the same amount of calories as two bags ofLay’s Classic Potato Chips.

Those are more than enough reasons to never go near this drink!

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Pepsi

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PepsiCo

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PepsiCo

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Coca-Cola

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Coca-Cola

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Coca-Cola

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Mello Yello

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Fanta

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Walmart

Sprite

Coca-Cola

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Pepsico

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Fanta

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Fanta

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Crush

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A&W

Mtn Dew Major Melon

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Fanta

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Crush

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Sunkist

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Walmart

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Mountain Dew

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Sunkist

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Crush

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PepsiCo

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Courtesy of Fanta

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Crush

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Sunkist

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Crush