Why Your Favorite Soda Might Be Sneakier Than You Think?

Soft drinks are fun. Fizzy. Tasty. Refreshing. But… have you checked the label?

😳 Let’s talk sugar. The American Heart Association recommends no more than:

• 25g of sugar/day for women

• 36g/day for men

Now look at this:
🥤 Fanta Peach (20 oz bottle):
→ 67g of sugar = nearly 3x daily limit for women
→ 250 calories, 80mg sodium

🥤 Pineapple Crush (12 oz):
→ 51g of sugar
→ 190 calories

Yikes. That’s not “refreshing”—it’s a sugar bomb.

Here’s what you can do instead:

1. 🧑‍🍳 Make your own soda at home!
   Try recipes using sparkling water + fresh juice or ginger. Use a soda maker for fun and control.

2. 🛒 Buy smarter
   Some “healthier” sodas have popped up—low-calorie, caffeine-free, natural ingredients. Like Coca-Cola Life: 90 calories, 24g sugar per can. Still sugary, but better than regular cola (which has ~39g).

🔍 Bottom line: “fruit soda” ≠ fruit. The sugar’s still there. The fizz doesn’t hide it.

💬 Got a favorite low-sugar soda or DIY soda recipe? Drop it below! Or just tell us what you wish your perfect soda would taste like 👇