#33: Why & How to Quit a Soda Pop Habit

Short Summary
This is episode 33 and it's all about quitting your soda or pop drinking habit. Here we talk about not only how pop affects your metabolism but also how it affects your brain power. We also share some pretty scary statistics on this addicting beverage as well as strategies for quitting. Take a listen and please share this episode with anyone who can use the help quitting soda or pop habits. We can make this change together!

For professional Inquiries contact - Jessica Dogert, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist jessdogert@gmail.com; or Marisa Moon, Certified Primal Health Coach marisa@marisamoon.com

Disclaimer: Consult with your doctor or functional medicine practitioner before trying any of the remedies or protocols mentioned in this episode. Jessica Dogert and Marisa Moon are not physicians or medical practitioners. This information and recording is for informational and educational purposes only.

Points of Discussion:
- The effect of pop/soda on metabolism
- How pop/soda consumption can lead to heart disease, fatty liver, type 2 diabetes, alzheimer’s, and more
- How sugars and artificial sweeteners in soda, pop, drinks, make them addicting and toxic
- How diet soda is similar or different to traditional soda
- How soda/pop can contribute to depression and anxiety
- What types of artificial sweeteners to look out for
- Are any sweeteners okay?
- Why is it so tricky to quit soda/pop habits?
- Our top, actionable tips for quitting a soda pop habit
- How & why to wean off of your habit
- How Bai Sparkling, La Croix, Zevia, & Kombucha can help you quit

Honorable Mention
- Listen to episodes #6 and #7 for more on Cutting Sugar & Excess Carbs
- Dr Mark Hyman's book “Food, What the Heck Should We Eat”
- Paul Jaminet's book "The Perfect Health Diet"
- Bai Sparkling Soda
- Zevia (cream soda and black cherry)
- La Croix + Liquid Stevia Drops
- Stevia
- Monk Fruit with Stevia

Takeaway: Your soda or pop habit might be detracting from your health far more than you realize. There are plenty of ways to cut out your habit and still enjoy some of life's sweet pleasures. Remember, working with a health coach like Marisa, or a Dietitian like Jessica, might be all you need to make this everlasting change.

Share this episode with someone who can use help quitting soda or pop

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Intro/Exit Music - "Ukulele Whistle" by Scott Holmes