The quote below seems a strange argument against a sugar tax. The whole point of it is to discourage the buying of high-sugar drinks, so in that case people wouldn't be paying more anyway.

"Shadow Health Minister Anne Ruston has said the Coalition also doesn’t support a sugar tax, saying there were better ways to encourage healthy eating and preventive health, without hurting the hip pockets of families."

#sugar #auspol https://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/the-secret-to-better-health-and-less-obesity-is-a-tax-20250102-p5l1s5.html

#Soda taxes don’t just affect #sales, they help change people’s minds. #Taxes on sugary #beverages, coupled with #media attention, coincided with real changes in social #norms & attitudes about the healthfulness of such drinks... (1/2) https://news.berkeley.edu/2024/12/10/bay-area-soda-taxes-dont-just-affect-sales-they-help-change-peoples-minds/ #sugartax #sugar #nutrition

Have been trying to kick #sugar longer than I’ve been vegan (more than 10 years): Veganism was a breeze by comparison.

Since an #EhlersDanlos Dx last year, I’ve tried harder, but the grip of added sugar is STRONG.

The umami delights of a savoury breakfast (mushrooms on toast) helps.

But I sometimes forget my new habits when shopping. Some “treat” sweets can spiral me down so fast now.

Weird new reactions have kicked my arse so am quitting with accountability to yous (till Xmas, maybe) 🤪.