on the One Food to Avoid

While just about anything can be part of a healthy diet, there is one thing we could restrict or avoid that would have almost nothing but upside. That thing? Sugar-sweetened beverages. We dive into why that is, some of the challenges around fixing the problem, and more. ========== EXPECT TO LEARN: ========== 📍 What counts under the umbrella term of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) 📍 Whether it’s the sugar or the calories that are the biggest problem 📍 How SSBs differ from things like cookies, brownies, and other sugar-laden foods 📍 Why diet sodas might not be the worst substitution to non-diet versions 📍 Why taxes on SSBs don’t seem to have any effect on consumption 🔗 Full show notes can be found here 🔗 Sign up for the email list ========== ABOUT THE SHOW ========== The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breaking down the concepts and actions we can all take to live fuller, more functional lives. ========== ABOUT US ========== 📍 EC Synkowski is a Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS), a Licensed-Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), and Certified CrossFit Level 4 Coach (CF-L4). She's the founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition and the creator of the #800gChallenge®. Find her on social media. 📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter and podcaster. Find him on social media. Full Disclaimer