Scientists say you lose 12 minutes of life for every Coke you drink.

[Aristus]

7. I lost forty pounds within a year after swearing off soda.

I have a soda once in a very rare while, but it’s so sweet, it puts me off the stuff until the next time.

I implore my patients not to drink soda. Unfortunately, for so many of my disadvantaged patients, soda is cheaper, and more accessible than water.