The Sugar Tax and Your Beverages

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Learning Lab @meridianhealthinstitute  with your @EverydayHealthHacker, Dr. Liza Leal with  @mikeherzing  please be sure to follow us on your favorite platform and send us comments on topics you would like to discuss. 

Today we will discuss if ingredients should have a tax.  The sugar tax also known as the “soda tax" is generally considered to be a per ounce excise tax on drinks sweetened with sugar. Taxes also apply to iced teas, fruit drinks, sports drinks, and most other drinks with added sugar. Should ingredients 

be taxed? Is this the start of taxes for all ingredients? 

Beverage taxes are unpopular. It’s difficult to understand how common grocery items will cause a tax burden falling on families.  Not only do they disproportionately hurt working families and small businesses, it does not help individuals become healthier either. 

America's leading beverage companies believe there is a better way they already have multiple beverages with ‘zero’ sugar choices and they are tasty. Beverage  companies are helping to educate and encourage consumers to think about balance when choosing a beverage and providing healthier choices. The key word is choice. We encourage healthy options and if you have questions please do not hesitate to reach out to us or email at Info@everydayhealthhacker.com for additional information on nutritional guidelines and plans for you.

We hope today’s  informations is thought provoking to those who are making decisions regarding healthy lifestyle choices. We want to be your resource for information don't hesitate to reach out to us at info@everydayhealthhacker.com

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