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A nutritionist quoted in the suit even called the soda nothing more than sugared water.

And should we be chucking our beloved cans of prebiotic soda away?

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grams of sugar per can.

(Poppi has about five grams or less.)

Ill take these newhealth-washed sodasover the old sugar-laden, artificial-colored classics.

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registered dietitian, certified intuitive eating counselor, yoga teacher, and founder of Laura Iu Nutrition

They are a step in a better direction, Dr. Bulsiewiczpreviously told us.

But thisisntexactly a green light to keep drinking these potentially health-washed sodas, either.

What does prebiotic soda even mean?

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How often should you drink prebiotic sodas?

Id suggest starting with one can and seeing how you feel after drinking it, she says.

Carbonated beverages, especially those with added fiber, can give you a false sense of fullness.

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Can prebiotic sodas actually help you poop more?

In short, probably.

(One can of OLIPOP has a whopping nine grams of fiber, after all.)

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