Banning candy and soda from SNAP isn’t a bad concept, but it is an easy shortcut.
Questioning the Use of Tax Dollars for Unhealthy Foods It seems wrong to use tax money to fund foods and beverages that are detrimental to people’s health. This puts me in an awkward position. In Alabama, a proposal from Republican Senator Arthur Orr aims to prevent those receiving supplemental nutrition assistance from buying soft drinks […]
Tennessee requests federal permission to remove soda and sugary foods from SNAP benefits
Tennessee is pursuing a federal exemption that would limit the use of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to purchase certain sugary drinks and processed foods, as announced by Gov. Bill Lee on Friday. The exemption aims to allow SNAP beneficiaries to use their funds to buy hot chicken items, like rotisserie and grilled chicken, […]
Alabama considers joining states that want to prohibit candy and soda from SNAP benefits
Alabama Eyes Restrictions on SNAP Purchases Alabama is contemplating joining the ranks of 10 other states that aim to prohibit the use of Supplementary Nutrition Support Program (SNAP) benefits for candy and soda purchases. This proposed initiative is part of a broader national discussion on whether taxpayer money should be allocated towards sugary and high-fat […]
Navajo Craft Soda: Open the Cap, Enjoy the Bubbles
Navajo Blue Travel Plaza: A Unique Experience The Navajo Blue Travel Plaza offers a distinctive blend of artisan soda and oversized burgers, making it stand out in the crowded convenience store landscape. While many travel centers feature standard soft drinks, this plaza brews its own craft sodas right on-site. Among its offerings, the plaza bottles […]
Dr. Pepper surpasses Pepsi as second most popular soda in U.S.
One of the South's most popular drinks has made it onto the list of the largest soda brands in the U.S., according to a report from an industry publication. Beverage Digest. While Coca-Cola still holds (and likely will hold) the number one spot, Dr Pepper has overtaken Pepsi's market share as the second most popular […]
Popular Soda Sweetener Aspartame Could Cause Cancer, World Health Organization Reportedly Set To Declare
Artificial sweeteners in common sodas can cause cancer. Aspartame, one of the most common artificial sweeteners found in soft drinks, will reportedly be declared carcinogenic by the World Health Organization (WHO) in July. According to Reuters. BREAKING: Aspartame, one of the world’s most common artificial sweeteners, will be declared a probable carcinogen by the WHO […]