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Should Dr. Pepper lower its high caloric sugar values?

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Should Dr. Pepper lower its high caloric sugar values?

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A 32 ounce drink of Dr pepper from 7-11 is about just less than 27 teaspoons of sugar

Despite high fructose corn sugar being better than regular cane sugar, it has a downside

HFCS (high fructose corn sugar) is used because it is a cheaper substitute for sugar

HFCS manipulates our natural desire to consume energy rich foods

The cheapness of HFCS has encouraged places that sell sodas like Dr Pepper to increase serving sizes, instead of just offering the product at a lower price, because psychologically we want to consume more, so we will as long as the increased consumption is disguised in a single cup

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Drinking three Dr. Peppers per day back then would be just 19.5 ounces of sugary soda instead of the 36-60 ounces today

Dr. Pepper contains 39 grams of added sugar per 12-ounce can

Standard Dr. Pepper is now sweetened with high fructose corn syrup instead of the cane sugar of generations past

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It may sound a little strange to the ear these days, but Dr. Pepper's one-time slogan, "Drink A Bite To Eat At 10, 2, and 4," was once one of the most instantly recognizable parts of the iconic soda brand. While it may seem like a simple attempt to increase sales, there's actually more to the story of this marketing campaign.

The slogan has its roots in the 1920s and 1930s, in what was then cutting-edge research into the way the human body works and how food affects it. These studies not only proved the link between sugar and energy but also discovered what they claimed were natural dips in every person's energy around 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. Of course, Dr. Pepper argued the best way to combat these periodic slumps was one of its sodas, which would provide the sugar equivalent of "a bite to eat."

The campaign was such an integral part of Dr. Pepper at the time that the numbers were even included on the label although slightly askew from their traditional spots on the clock.

Read more: Diet Sodas, Ranked Worst To Best

Good For Marketing, Bad For Your Health

It's not clear exactly how much sugar was included in each of these drinks. However, the modern version of Dr. Pepper contains 39 grams of added sugar per 12-ounce can. That's more than the entire suggested amount of added sugars per day, according to The American Heart Association. So it's safe to say this wouldn't be good advice from a health perspective these days and likely wasn't back then either.

Keep in mind that old-school soda bottles were typically just 6.5 ounces, just over half of the current 12-ounce can and less than a third of common 20-ounce plastic bottles. This means drinking three Dr. Peppers per day back then would be just 19.5 ounces of sugary soda instead of the 36-60 ounces today.

Also, while that distinctive, one-of-a-kind taste has remained the same over the decades, one key factor of Dr. Pepper has changed since the heyday of "Drink a Bite to Eat." Like most soft drinks, standard Dr. Pepper is now sweetened with high fructose corn syrup instead of the cane sugar of generations past. However, those who'd like to try something closer to the original "Pepper Upper" can seek out the company's special version of Dr. Pepper made with real sugar.

So there you have it, the origin of one iconic marketing campaign. If you're wondering what happened to Dr. Pepper's "Be a Pepper" slogan, there's an interesting story behind that, too.

Read the original article on Mashed.

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The Story Behind Dr. Pepper's 'Drink A Bite To Eat' Slogan

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A bygone ad campaign from Dr. Pepper featured a memorable slogan and a few select numbers. It all becomes clear once you learn about the backstory.

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Number of Suggested Daily Serving Size: 2.66 servings (women), 1.77 servings (men)

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It probably isn't news to you that added sugars are not your best friend. Usually, excess sugar intake is an easy way to gain excess weight because added sugars are empty calories.

However, the good news is that after you meet your daily nutritional needs, you have some daily discretionary calories to spare. These are extra calories you can spend on things like added sugar, althoughThe American Heart Association suggests that an individual should only spend about half of their daily discretional calories on added sugar.

On average, this means about 100 calories, or 6 teaspoons of sugar, for women and 150 calories, or 9 teaspoons of sugar, for men (this is based on someone with a more sedentary lifestyle so if you work out a lot, you probably consume and burn more daily calories).

One teaspoon is about 4 grams of sugar. This means women should only consume about 24 grams of sugar per day and men should only consume about 36 grams of sugar per day.

I figured the best way to address the distressing truth of added sugar in all of our favorite drinks was to compare the amount of sugar with Hershey's Kisses. For reference: a Hershey's Kiss has about 2.5 grams of sugar (way below the daily serving suggestion, so treat yourself and eat five?). All of the drinks in this list are based on the number of grams of sugar per 20oz of the drink.

Minute Maid

Average Amount of Sugar: 71 grams (or 17.75 teaspoons)

Strawberry Lemonade: 50 grams

Number of Suggested Daily Serving Size: 2.08 servings (women), 1.38 servings (men)

For this amount of sugar, you could be eating: About 83 strawberries or about 4 McDonald's baked apple pies.

I honestly don't even know if I could eat 83 strawberries in one sitting (but if you're willing to put money on the line, call me).

Lemonade/Pink Lemonade: 67 grams

Number of Suggested Daily Serving Size: 2.79 servings (women), 1.86 servings (men)

For this amount of sugar, you could be eating: Almost 5 bananas or a little over 5 glasses of milk

Just imagining eating either of those makes my stomach hurt.

Peach: 74 grams

Number of Suggested Daily Serving Size: 3.08 servings (women), 2.05 servings (men)

For this amount of sugar, you could be eating: 3 cups of Neuman's spaghetti sauce or about 8 Big Macs

No and definitely no.

Raspberry Lemonade/Orangeade: 75 grams

Number of Suggested Daily Serving Size: 3.12 servings (women), 2.08 servings (men)

For this amount of sugar, you could be eating: 3.75 chocolate Pop-Tarts or 6 Quaker Chocolate Chip Chewy Bars

Almost two packets of Pop-Tarts is gross and I've only eaten 6 Quaker Bars in a row like once or twice.

Limeade: 77.5 grams

Number of Suggested Daily Serving Size: 3.22 servings (women), 2.15 servings (men)

For this amount of sugar, you could be eating: 6 and a half packets of Strawberries & Cream Quaker Oats Instant Oatmeal or almost 6 and a half bowls of Honey Nut Cheerios

I usually eat two packets of oatmeal because I effing love oatmeal and like to treat myself and it's extremely filling, so eating three times that would probably result in feeling miserable.

Cherry Limeade: 82.5 grams

Number of Suggested Daily Serving Size: 3.43 servings (women), 2.29 servings (men)

For this amount of sugar, you could be eating: 4.3 packets of Swiss Miss Chocolate (with marshmallows obviously because what monster drinks hot chocolate without marshmallows) or 14 Eggo Cinnamon Toast Waffles

I don't even think 8-year-old me, who basically lived off of Eggo waffles, could handle 14 of them.

Pepsi-Cola

Average Amount of Sugar: 51.2 grams (or 12.8 teaspoons)

Brisk Iced Tea & Lemonade: 27 grams

Number of Suggested Daily Serving Size: 1.125 servings (women), 0.75 servings (men)

For this amount of sugar, you could be eating: 148 pretzel crisps or 27 1.5 oz bags of Stacy's Pita Chips

This drink isn't the worst drink to have in terms of sugar content. It might actually be the best choice but it's still over the daily serving suggestion (for women) so if you want to live a little, maybe choose this option.

Lipton Half and Half Iced Tea & Lemonade: 30 grams

Number of Suggested Daily Serving Size: 1.25 servings (women), 0.83 servings (men)

For this amount of sugar, you could be eating: 5 cups of Tabasco sauce or 7.5 tablespoons of Heinz Ketchup

This is also not the worst choice but let me know if 7.5 tablespoons sounds appetizing.

Gatorade (all flavors): 34 grams

Number of Suggested Daily Serving Size: 1.41 servings (women), 0.94 servings (men)

For this amount of sugar, you could be eating: 85 grapes or 10 Mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

I may have done both of these in the past. I may have accomplished this multiple times, I might be doing it right now.

Brisk Pink Lemonade: 45 grams

Number of Suggested Daily Serving Size: 1.87 servings (women), 1.25 servings (men)

For this amount of sugar, you could be eating: 4.5 cups of diced watermelon or 1.25 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips

Again, I'm not saying this is unlikely, but also I'd definitely rather indulge in a handful (or cupful) of chocolate chips than waste the opportunity on a sugary drink.

Brisk Fruit Punch: 46 grams

Number of Suggested Daily Serving Size: 1.91 servings (women), 1.27 servings (men)

For this amount of sugar, you could be eating: More than 7 pieces of Bubblicious gum or about 10 Oreo cookies

I can barely chew one piece of Bubblicious gum and I usually stop at... 6 Oreos.

Brisk Lemonade: 47 grams

Number of Suggested Daily Serving Size: 1.95 servings (women), 1.30 servings (men)

For this amount of sugar, you could be eating: 47 sugar snap peas or 36 avocados

I probably could, but would not eat 47 snap peas. And I probably would never/could never eat 36 avocados.

Pepsi-cola: 66 grams

Number of Suggested Daily Serving Size: 2.75 servings (women), 1.83 servings (men)

For this amount of sugar, you could be eating: 110 eggs or about 20 tomatoes

Eggs probably aren't your go-to sugary snack but just work with me here.

Pepsi: 69 grams

Number of Suggested Daily Serving Size: 2.87 servings (women), 1.91 servings (men)

For this amount of sugar, you could be eating: 23 glazed munchkins or almost 3 strawberry frosted donuts from Dunkin'

I would choose to indulge in Dunkin' baked goods over a soda every single day of the week.

Mug Root Beer: 71 grams

Number of Suggested Daily Serving Size: 2.95 servings (women), 1.97 servings (men)

For this amount of sugar, you could be eating: Almost 8 Fruit and Nut KIND bars or about 12 kiwis

KIND bars rock but I don't think I could force myself to eat eight of them in the same amount of time I could finish a 20 oz. drink.

Mountain Dew: 77 grams

Number of Suggested Daily Serving Size: 3.20 servings (women), 2.13 servings (men)

For this amount of sugar, you could be eating: About 5 cups of pineapple or 8 and a half sugar cookies

Back to my cookie-eating abilities, I could maybe eat eight sugar cookies in one sitting, but then I have to look at my life and my choices.

Coca-Cola

Average Amount of Sugar: 70.1 grams (or 17.5 teaspoons)

Dr. Pepper/Dr. Pepper Cherry/Sprite Lemon Lime or Cranberry: 64 grams

Number of Suggested Daily Serving Size: 2.66 servings (women), 1.77 servings (men)

For this amount of sugar, you could be eating: 10 cups of peanuts or 32 pieces of Wonder Bread

I would never consume either of these things in these quantities.

Original Coke: 65 grams

Number of Suggested Daily Serving Size: 2.70 servings (women), 1.80 servings (men)

For this amount of sugar, you could be eating: about 29 Trader Joe's Yogurt-Covered Pretzels or 9 clementines

Vanilla or Cherry/Dr. Pepper Cherry Vanilla: 70 grams

Number of Suggested Daily Serving Size: 2.91 servings (women), 1.94 servings (men)

For this amount of sugar, you could be eating: A little over 4 cups of Cap'n Crunch or 24 carrots

I've certainly eaten 3-4 servings of Cap'n Crunch before but I wouldn't necessarily say I was proud of myself after?

Fanta Orange: 73 grams

Number of Suggested Daily Serving Size: 3.04 servings (women), 2.02 servings (men)

For this amount of sugar, you could be eating: more than 2 Milky Way bars or 2 cups of sweetened apple sauce

If you're going to eat 73 grams of sugar it better be on two Milky Way bars and not a bottle of Fanta. There is no competition.

Fanta Strawberry/Pineapple: 80 grams

Number of Suggested Daily Serving Size: 3.33 servings (women), 2.22 servings (men)

For this amount of sugar, you could be eating: 11 and a half cups of blackberries or 10 Tootsie Pops

Even though both of those sound delicious... you'd 100% feel sick if you tried to eat 10 lollipops.

Fanta Grape: 81 grams

Number of Suggested Daily Serving Size: 3.37 servings (women), 2.25 servings (men)

For this amount of sugar, you could be eating: a little over 16 cups of raspberries or over 17 mini Reese's Cups

Reese's are my favorite chocolate indulgence (peanut butter and chocolate, the world's most perfect combo), and I still don't think I've eaten 17 in a row.

Other Fan Favorites

Average Amount of Sugar: 39.28 grams (or 9.8 teaspoons)

Vitamin Water Lemonade: 31 grams

Number of Suggested Daily Serving Size: 1.29 servings (women), 0.86 servings (men)

For this amount of sugar, you could be eating: 5 Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip cookies or 8 pieces of Dove Dark Chocolate

Eating five cookies or eight pieces of chocolate is not something I'm new to but maybe I should try to keep it to four cookies and six pieces? No promises.

Nesquik Chocolate Milk/Strawberry Milk: 31.4 grams

Number of Suggested Daily Serving Size: 1.30 servings (women), 0.87 servings (men)

For this amount of sugar, you could be eating: Almost 9 Jolly Ranchers or 78 mini marshmallows

I was pretty surprised at the amount of mini marshmallows it takes to get to this amount of sugar, so maybe I'll eat more mini marshmallows.

Vitamin Water (all flavors except Lemonade): 32 grams

Number of Suggested Daily Serving Size: 1.33 servings (women), 0.88 servings (men)

For this amount of sugar, you could be eating: About 7 strawberry Twizzlers or almost 4 Twix bars

I could handle either of these things.

Arnold Palmer Half & Half: 32 grams

Number of Suggested Daily Serving Size: 1.33 servings (women), 0.88 servings (men)

For this amount of sugar, you could be eating: A little more than a bag of Rolo mini chocolates or 3 and a half AirHeads

You could convince me to do both of these things so I'd say you could also convince me to drink Arnold Palmer pretty easily.

Mott's Apple Juice: 70 grams

Number of Suggested Daily Serving Size: 2.91 servings (women), 1.94 servings (men)

For this amount of sugar, you could be eating: 1 and a half bags of Skittles or more than 2 M&M cookies from Panera

Those Panera cookies are pretty big... So if you wouldn't eat two of those, you might rethink drinking a lot of this juice.

These numbers might be dismal, but if you apply the "everything in moderation" rule, you might be okay. Next time you go to drink one of these, think about splitting it with a friend (or two) or maybe drinking some and saving the rest in the fridge for another day. But also remember, everyone has a cheat day.

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This Is How Much Sugar Is in Your Drinks, and You're Not Going to Like It

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Click here to find out the hard truth about how much sugar you should be having and how much you're probably having.

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41 grams of caffeine in both Dr. Pepper and Diet Dr. Pepper

Dr. Pepper has about the same amount of sugar in grams per 12oz serving (41g) as Pepsi (41g), Coca Cola Cherry (42g), and Coca Cola classic (39g)

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Disclaimer: Neither the writer of this article, nor Hawks Herald, are associated with or paid by Keurig Dr. Pepper. This is merely an article presenting the benefits of the Beverage.

A couple years ago, there was a trend online of people telling others to "drink water", even if they did not know them personally. It was meant to be a sweet gesture, one of affection and concern for the health of others. Personally, it actually did remind me to sit down and drink a nice, cool glass of water to stay hydrated. I propose, however, that we change things up a bit. Everyone knows to drink water at this point. Drinking water to stay hydrated has been drilled into every child's head since they've come out of the womb, and I find it to be a bit tedious. "Drink water Mrs. Scallion", "Stay hydrated Mrs. Scallion", "better hit that water fountain Mrs. Scallion!" I've heard this all my life and it is maddening. I would like to think that I can take care of myself, and I find it condescending that strangers feel the need to intrude on my health.

What I would much rather prefer is to be told to "Drink Dr. Pepper." I know, this sounds crazy. Isn't Dr. Pepper full of sugar? Isn't the amount of caffeine unhealthy for you? Why should we be promoting a giant corporate entity like the Dr. Pepper company? Sure, these are all valid criticisms. Dr. Pepper is a soda, there's no getting around it. However, I propose that the average Dr. Pepper enjoyer will experience an improved quality of life, and that consumption of Dr. Pepper is worth the downsides. First of all, Dr. Pepper may not actually be as bad for you as it's made out to seem. Yes, Dr. Pepper has a lot of sugar. According to CaffeineInformer.com , Dr. Pepper has about the same amount of sugar in grams per 12oz serving (41g) as Pepsi (41g), Coca Cola Cherry (42g), and Coca Cola classic (39g). While it is a sweet beverage, its sugary taste comes from the flavor, not because they dump more sugar in it than other soft drinks. Additionally, if sugar is a concern, "Dr. Pepper 10" has only 10 calories and 3 grams of sugar! Also, unlike other varieties of sodas, Diet Dr. Pepper and Dr Pepper 10 both retain the same flavor as the original, meaning that anyone can enjoy the taste of Dr. Pepper even if they choose a healthier option.

"But Mrs. Scallion! Doesn't soda have an unbelievable amount of caffeine? Isn't caffeine bad for you?" Soda does have a lot of caffeine. According to the , there are 41 grams of caffeine in both Dr. Pepper and Diet Dr. Pepper. However, don't believe every news story about caffeine you hear. According to the Harvard School of Health , "Low to moderate doses of caffeine (50-300 mg) may cause increased alertness, energy, and ability to concentrate". Folks, if we can't trust Harvard, who should we trust? Besides Dr. Pepper, of course.

Mainly, however, you should drink Dr. Pepper because it just tastes that damn good. Dr. Pepper makes everything better. When that smooth, mysterious cherry taste hits my tongue I feel elated. What is this magical concoction? This elixir of the gods? I do not know, but I know that it makes me feel better. When I feel down, I always know that the Doctor will cheer me right up. I'm not alone in this opinion, either. When I host my weekly soirees at my domicile, the party gets going once we break out that two liter bottle. Sure, Coke and Pepsi taste good. But nothing excites a crowd like Dr. Pepper. It has just the right combination of flavor, caffeine and sugar to make a beverage that tastes great but doesn't wear thin. Additionally, it mixes better with other beverages. My fellow Dr. Pepper enjoyers even tried mixing it with milk - I know, a disgusting idea - but it turned out great! It tastes just like an ice cream float. Is there nothing that this miraculous concoction of science can't do? But don't just take my word for it. We should trust the wisdom of our elders. A couple years ago, interviewed Elizabeth Sullivan, a woman who was 104 years old when the article was written. Wow! Her secret? She drank Dr. Pepper every day. In response to criticisms of her diet, she said, "Every doctor that sees me says [Dr. Pepper will] kill you, but they die and I don't. So there must be a mistake somewhere." I, for one, agree with Elizabeth.

I hope that this article has changed your mind about Dr. Pepper. It is an incredible drink, and one that people should consume more often (though in moderation). So, the next time that you see me, don't tell me to drink water. Say to me "Mrs. Scallion, you look like you could use a refreshing glass of Dr. Pepper."

-Mrs. Scallion, PhD.

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Disclaimer: Neither the writer of this article, nor Hawks Herald, are associated with or paid by Keurig Dr. Pepper. This is merely an article presenting the benefits of the Beverage. A couple years ago, there was a trend online of people telling others to "drink water", even if they did not know them personally.

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many of its ingredients have been linked to several deleterious health effects such as cancer

HFCS has been linked to tooth decay, diabetes, kidney problems, and even colon cancer

Carmel color is an additive that has been linked to stomach and liver problems, hyperactivity, cancer, and most telling of all - reduced white blood cell and lymphocyte counts (white blood cells are involved in fighting off disease)

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Is Dr Pepper Bad For You? - Here Is Your Answer.

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Approved by Dr. Robert Cook - Apart from giving some people a jolt of energy from the caffeine, Dr Pepper is an extremely unhealthy beverage. What is more, many of its ingredients have been linked to several deleterious health effects such as cancer.

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Sweetened with fructose corn syrup instead of cane sugar now

Meets daily nutritional needs for sugar??

Made with natural and artificial flavors

The formula for Dr. Pepper contains "a unique blend of 23 flavors"

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contains 39 grams of added sugar (more than the suggested amount of added sugar according to the American Heart Association

excess sugar intake is an easy way to gain excess weight because added sugars are empty calories

many of its ingredients have been linked to several deleterious health effects such as cancer

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To be honest, I think Dr. Pepper is a great drink overall. It is very refreshing, and has an addictive flavor. However, I am concerned about the added sugars and its high caloric content. During my research process, I came across an article titled “Is Dr Pepper Bad For You?” approved by Dr. Robert Cook. It states that Dr. Pepper contains high fructose corn syrup as a cheap substitution for cane sugars. However, it was also proven by research that high fructose corn syrup is linked to severe health conditions such as cancer, diabetes, tooth decay, and more. We might think to just avoid it, but the high fructose corn syrup also manipulates our natural desire to consume energy rich foods.