Tax Soda, Fight Fat!
Fighting fat is something that most everyone engages in these days. Even those who are not really overweight have become more conscious of the battle of the bulge. What with the media focusing on being skinny and all, this is not a surprise. From weight loss pills to exercise regimens to diet programs – everyone has his own surefire product!
But what about taxing soda in order to help fight fat? Well, if the U.S. health authorities are to be followed, we will soon be paying a lot more for sodas and other similar sugary drinks. According to a report by the AFP, the authorities think that getting these drinks out of the Americans’ menus would solve the problem.
Thomas Frieden, the head of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, says that the average American ...
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I do not know if I have ever mentioned this before, but I do have a propensity for taking pills easily. That is, whenever I feel that something is wrong with me physically, I do not hesitate much when it comes to taking pills that will solve my problem. In fact, I have my proven medication for most any kind of minor health problem. Maalox for a bum stomach. Tylenol for a headache – or most any kind of ache, actually.
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