AAOSH Board Member Dr. Susan Maples in the News
AAOSH board member Dr. Susan Maples was recently interviewed by the Chicago Tribune about the negative health consequences of sugary drinks and other added sugars. She took the opportunity to illustrate that dental professionals care about much more than just teeth:
"To drink a soda or a glass of juice as an occasional treat is one thing, but the way we habitually drink it is downright dangerous," she said, noting that obesity from chronic sugar is linked to heart disease, cancer and diabetes.
So consider cutting them out altogether, she said.
And that might include your morning juice. Think juices, soda, energy drinks, sports drinks, sweet tea, lemonade.
These, she said, "turn on the insulin pump like crazy."