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Killer Fact: 30-40 Percent Of Health Care Spending In The U.S. Is Tied To Excess Sugar Consumption (Video)
A recent report by the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development) underscores the health care crisis in the world’s most exceptional democracy. The U.S. spends two and a half times per capita more on health care than any other developed country. How does this happen? Take a look at a key player in the paradox: sugar growers. In Florida it is called, Big Sugar. In other states it is beets, maple syrup and most ubiquitous of all: high-fructose corn syrup extracted from an unlimited corn crop heavily subsidized by taxpayers.
“30-40 percent of healthcare expenditures in the USA go to help address issues that are closely tied to the excess consumption of sugar.” (Credit Suisse Report: “Sugar: Consumption At A Crossroads,” Sept. 2013) In Forbes Magazine, contributor Dan Monroe summarized, “Basically, the U.S. healthcare system spends about $1 trillion per year (and possibly more) fighting the effects of excess sugar consumption.”
For the longest time, more than a decade, I was addicted to Soda. It sounds funny but it’s true. I drank nothing but soda constantly and I drank a lot of it. I could go through a 12 pack easy in one day. I gained a lot of weight because of it I think.Then I got married and started to actually have a reason not to do it anymore and now I am happy to say I drink soda occasionally now. I mostly drink flavoured water with some Powerade once in awhile or soda. I can’t say I’ve quit drinking it all together but the addiction is gone. Since then I have lost 20 pounds. -Mort
