Would a 20% tax put you off buying sugary drinks?
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Original post by Cheskahb
Slightly embarrassing but I get water infections a lot, had a case earlier this year when I had one for over 3 months and no antibiotics were working, saw a specialist had cameras etc and my urethra stretched. Specialist suggested cranberry juice and cranberry extract tablets
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Oh gosh. How are you feeling now?
Original post by cosmicluma
Cranberry juice has added sugar on top of what's already there otherwise it'd taste pretty bad (the main ingredient on the label is sugar), whereas other fruit juices wouldn't apply as the sugar usually isn't added on top. But yeah, refinement of fruits causes the fructose sugar to become extrinsic instead of intrinsic (inside cells) and so is more soluble and used by the body more quickly
I stand corrected!
Original post by Emily.97
Oh gosh. How are you feeling now?
Back to the specialist on Saturday, I'm a bit better! Thank you for asking, I'm so put off cranberry juice from the amount of sugar levels I've seen though haha
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Original post by Cheskahb
Back to the specialist on Saturday, I'm a bit better! Thank you for asking, I'm so put off cranberry juice from the amount of sugar levels I've seen though haha
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Good! How much are you required to drink?
Yeah, doesnt seem like the healthiest option :L
It would put me off buying sugary drinks as much, although I don't buy them often. Perhaps this is because I'm from a low income background. I think it would work on those in low income backgrounds which tend to choose the cheapest drinks available. Maybe not such a good idea at tackling the issue with those that can comfortably afford higher prices.
Original post by Emily.97
Good! How much are you required to drink?
Yeah, doesnt seem like the healthiest option :L
Yeah, doesnt seem like the healthiest option :L
He didn't say a specific amount but said that he recommends cranberry extract tablets for those who don't like to drink a lot, I've recently bought some from a health store but the mg isn't great and they're expensive. Amazon sells them but I'm scared to buy tablets over the Internet tbh!
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Original post by Cheskahb
He didn't say a specific amount but said that he recommends cranberry extract tablets for those who don't like to drink a lot, I've recently bought some from a health store but the mg isn't great and they're expensive. Amazon sells them but I'm scared to buy tablets over the Internet tbh!
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Hmm, good point. What do the reviews say on Amazon? Although they may also be unaware to be fair, it probably wouldn't reassure you.
Damn delusional upper-middle class TSRians again. 
Yes it would probably result in a lower sugar consumption, but only the lower end of the working classes. Disproportionately hitting the poor, you know, like all flat taxes.
Before some fool claims that the poor have the highest rates of obesity:
http://www.poverty.org.uk/63/index.shtml
Yes it would probably result in a lower sugar consumption, but only the lower end of the working classes. Disproportionately hitting the poor, you know, like all flat taxes.
Before some fool claims that the poor have the highest rates of obesity:
http://www.poverty.org.uk/63/index.shtml
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A 20% tax wouldn't put me off buying them.
Knowing that they are laden with sugar and rot your teeth would.
Knowing that they are laden with sugar and rot your teeth would.
Original post by Dez
There already is a 20% tax on soft drinks. It's called VAT. 
No need to get smart lol
I eat a lot of sugar and am 165lbs and lean, why should I have to pay extra? Tax people based on their bodyfat percentage if you really want to achieve something.
Education is futile and increasing prices won't make a huge difference. There's other sugary items too. I'm pessimistic about altering people's lifestyles especially when they're addicted.
It's up to the public to decide if they'll drink or not, there's only so much the gov and doctors can do
It's up to the public to decide if they'll drink or not, there's only so much the gov and doctors can do
Original post by Emily.97
Hmm, good point. What do the reviews say on Amazon? Although they may also be unaware to be fair, it probably wouldn't reassure you.
I found one with nearly 5 stars which I might try but seen as so I'm seeing the specialist soon ill just ask him his opinion on the best brands etc
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I drink Red Bull so I'm used to making it rain. Nope.
Purchase taxes are deeply flawed, especially those which are designed to discourage consumption. They disproportionately affect poor people more as a percentage of income; they are regressive taxes. VAT should just be banned in my opinion.
Purchase taxes are deeply flawed, especially those which are designed to discourage consumption. They disproportionately affect poor people more as a percentage of income; they are regressive taxes. VAT should just be banned in my opinion.
Original post by Cheskahb
I found one with nearly 5 stars which I might try but seen as so I'm seeing the specialist soon ill just ask him his opinion on the best brands etc
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Good idea! And good luck with it. Here if you wanna vent/chat about it.
Agree with what a few people here have said. Whilst I may complain about 20% being added to the price, ultimately I will still be able to afford it as usual and so probably wouldn't be deterred. The only people taxes like these really hit are those who are poorer.
Not sure that I agree with taxation being used as a means to try to control people's behaviour and sugar intake. Seems slightly sinister really.
Not sure that I agree with taxation being used as a means to try to control people's behaviour and sugar intake. Seems slightly sinister really.
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Original post by *pitseleh*
The thing is, 'education' by itself has been shown to not be very effective.
Gee, do you think compulsion might be more effective than education?
It's not a question of what's 'effective' in reducing consumption. It's a question of what's appropriate. If properly informed adults choose to consume certain products that is completely up to them.
I for one am utterly sick of the medical establishment trying to socialise my life choices.
edit: to answer the actual question, I rarely drink them anyway, but I very much doubt that this would ever affect my choice if I were buying lunch or something and wanted a coke with it.
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I have an unhealthy obsession with coca cola, I tend to drink 3-4 cans a day. I'm fully aware it's unhealthy, but I tend to crave for it. I'm not obese, I'm a UK size 6.
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