Let’s not sugarcoat things

Let's not sugarcoat things.

Sugary drinks are the #1 source of added sugar in diets.

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Americans drink an average of 46 gallons of sugary drinks each year

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Just one sugary drink a day increases the risk of type 2 diabetes by 26%

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One 20 oz. cola has 16 heaping teaspoons of sugar

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1 in 3 cancer deaths in the U.S. is linked to excess body weight, poor nutrition and/or physical inactivity

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Drinking 7 or more sugary drinks a week could increase your risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

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Just one sugary drink per day increases an adult's risk of becoming overweight by 27%

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At Allina Health, we're committed to making it easier to choose healthy. That's why we no longer sell beverages that are pre-sweetened with added sugars or other caloric sweeteners. Give a healthy beverage choice a try instead. Learn more at allinahealth.or/choosehealthy