Underscoring the need for healthy beverages and healthy beverage alternatives, the Center for Science in the Public Interest filed a petition that the “caramel coloring” used in cola soft drinks and other foods is contaminated with two cancer-causing chemicals and should be banned.
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Proud to Support the Black Sheep Marines Team

Syfo is proud to support and sponsor the Black Sheep Marines Dragon Boat Racing Team, who recently won the Military Cup Gold Medal at the Walgreen’s Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival on October 20th, 2012.  Later that day, they went on to win the Bronze Medal in the Community Mixed A Division Grand Final. The Walgreen’s Orlando Festival is a highly competitive international dragon boat racing event with 79 teams competing. (more…)

The Soda Debate Continues

As the debate over the negative health effects of soda and other sugary beverages continues and New York City considers a soda ban, Everyday Health posted an informative Infogram on their website that details how soda can affect your health. The facts listed make a strong case that people need to drink healthy beverages to manage their weight and maintain their well-being.
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Pack a Healthy Beverage with a School Lunch

One of the biggest factors in your children’s education could actually be what they eat. Having a nutritious lunch with a healthy beverage can support their learning ability as well as their health. (more…)

More Schools Offering Only Healthy Beverages to Kids

In a welcome shift, more schools are eliminating soda, sports and energy drinks in their cafeterias and replacing them with healthier beverage choices, according to a study by the University of Illinois at Chicago. These findings were published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine.
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