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It’s not rocket sciencedrinking sodais not the healthiest beverage you’re free to reach for.
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And there are many reasons.
For starters, the sugar content.
For example, one 12 oz.
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can ofregular Coca-Colahas 39 grams of sugarwell over the recommended amount.
While some sodas may belower in sugarand have fewer chemicals, many sodas still contain scary ingredients.
Here areseven sodas with the scariest ingredients you should be aware of.
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Read on, and for more, don’t miss30 Worst Sodas to Stay Away From Right Now.
However, it’s still added to some sodas in the United States.
Ruby Red Squirt
Ruby Red Squirtcontains Red 40, a food dye thatthe FDAhas deemed safe.
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However, ithas been studiedto be linked to ADHD symptoms.
The same study found that Yellow 5 was also toxic to genes and cells in the body.
Unfortunately,Sun Drop Cherry Lemoncontains both of these dyesa negative double whammy.
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Fanta Orange
This citrus sodacontains two troublesome ingredients: Red 40 and sodium benzoate.
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Pepsi and Coca-Cola
BothPepsiandCoca-Colacontain caramel color.
Caramel color insodas has been studiedas a possible carcinogen.
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