Coca-Cola: what it was really invented for

When discussion diet with families, I recommend that they limit soda pop consumption to one 12-oz. serving per week or less. I then point out that Cola-Cola was originally invented as an after-meal dessert replacement, and initially came in 6-oz. bottles. At that point, I explain the rule at our home that any meal that includes soda pop can not include another dessert. Most of the families like the concept, and report using it.

Jon Jantz, MD
Newton, Kan.