The true effect of Coca-cola: Soft drinks were the trojan horse that allowed food manufactures to begin adding sugar (for taste) across the board
Sugar consumption per person in USA - 1850s (52 lb/yr) 2000s (150 lb/yr)
Sugar consumption per person in USA - 1850s (52 lb/yr) 2000s (150 lb/yr)
A good rule of thumb seems to me: avoid drinks that only taste good when cooled.