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Today we\u2019re talking about one drink we really all should consider ditching, how the manufacturers make sure we are quickly addicted to it, and the negative impacts it has on our health.

But don\u2019t worry, we also talk about how to find good alternative drinks that you and your family will love and we break down 3 distinct options, hoping that at least one is perfect for you.

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The USDA research we\u2019ve been talking about all season: https://www.ars.usda.gov/ARSUserFiles/80400530/pdf/DBrief/12_fiber_intake_0910.pdf

The study I mentioned, performed by the Universit\xe9 de Bordeaux, that found sugar was similar to cocaine in its effect on the brain: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23719144/

The Boston University study that links diet soda to stroke and dementia: https://www.cnn.com/2017/04/20/health/diet-sodas-stroke-dementia-study/index.html

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Cancer facts and figures for 2019: https://www.cancer.org/research/cancer-facts-statistics/all-cancer-facts-figures/cancer-facts-figures-2019.html

The scientific study from Tufts that I mention in almost every episode of this season: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190522141814.htm

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