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POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

For decades now, we've been obsessed with low-fat, non-fat, half-fat, sugar-free- whatever it takes to get our sweet fix and spare our waistlines. But what we're losing in fat, we're making up for in chemicals, like the reportedly cancer-causing artificial sweeteners and high fructose corn syrup.

Many nutritionists agree, the best resolution is to give up the fizzy stuff cold turkey. But let's face it: that's not gonna happen anytime soon. We are a nation of soda drinkers. Pepsi is taking one step that might reduce our chances of long-term illness from chemical-laden beverages though, and introducing Throwback, a version of popular sodas that are made with - get this: real, actual sugar.


For now, you'll only be able to experience the soda flashback with Mountain Dew and Pepsi, but we're sure they'll introduce more variety if they prove to be popular.

One consumer described the natural-sugar experience:

    The first thing I noticed was how smooth the carbonated soda went down. It's not nearly as harsh as the standard type and I'm sure peeps who aren't avid Mountain Dew drinkers will appreciate the difference.

    Also, the aftertaste. It's more natural and clean. Hell, even my burps taste different. I LOVE IT."

If this sounds like something you'd like to try, go for it, the sodas have already been released. Be sure to let us know how it 'goes down.' If you've tried it already, tell us how it was in the comments!

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brandon!™

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

yay for sugar!

{Disturbed4life}

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

FIRST, ya this is a kool thing ta do,

Anderson

Anderson says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

Why can't coke do this?

PenguinRawr!

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

oh i want to try, bet its better than whats out now-a days

{Disturbed4life}

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

nvm brandon beat me... still kool though lol

KatiePman

KatiePman says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

i wanna try it!

Ernie

Ernie says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

woot yea

ashley.

ashley. says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

is aspartame cancer causing?? i drink
it every day...

LAURENMARCELLE

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

i hate soda.

aaroninwndrland

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

maybe i can finally go back to drinking soda with out getting sick! yay!

Dat Kid Manny

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

Cool =)

H 3 E A T H 3 R

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

my mom and sister are allergic to corn syrup so this is pretty amazing for them :)

Sierra

Sierra says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

Natural sugar trumps cancer causing Splenda, and things along that line, handsdown.

Klu

Klu says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

Ah hellllz yeah. another reason why Pepsi is better than coke

Jessica

Jessica says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

Great idea, but I don't drink soda.

J3NN!F3R(:

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

Soda is nasty anyways. So i'm good. :D

Sheila

Sheila says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

Yes Ashley, of course Aspertame is cancer causing! This is a great idea!! Can't wait til it gets to coke! :D

Michael V.

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

next time im at a liqour store...ill pick some up

laurenlovestwilight

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

I think that this is a really good idea for them to do, but what about the people out there with Diabetes, like me, who can't have sugar at all?

Ultra

Ultra says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

Great idea. SO logical. I don't mind the sugar in drinks like these. These drinks shouldn't be so centrical to your diet that they will make you fat or unhealthy in any other way. In moderation, sugar is fine.

hahajacey

hahajacey says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

i love pop, i dont think i'd be able to give it up. i haven't tried that stuff yet, i haven't even heard of it til today.

chloe[:

chloe[: says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

great idea ;
can coke do this ?

We5ker45

We5ker45 says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

YAAAaaaaaaY!!! =D

dani(:

dani(: says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

How about no soda at all? Go juice(Naked brand is the best) and water!!

We5ker45

We5ker45 says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

I knew Pepsi was my favorite for a reason lol

We5ker45

We5ker45 says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

favorite brand that is : P

eliteskater08

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

tastes horrible... not enough sugar to satisfy my sweet tooth.

BabyDoll

BabyDoll says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

That's great for pepsi to do this cause now i can drink it :)

dogg_chick878

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

Sounds really yummy.
:D

Rita

Rita says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

I love Mountain Dew. Hopefully, I'll like this. If not, I'll just drink regular Mountain Dew. I don't really care otherwise.

Cameron

Cameron says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

Haven't seen these in stores yet...

Chrissy

Chrissy says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

Jones Soda beats all

cxcatastrophy

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

I like less cals, but I dont want to be skinny with cancer! I'll go w/ natural sugar

BethanyLiz

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

mmm it's good =]

LilJohnAY

LilJohnAY says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

I need this Mountain Dew immediately.
>_<

Tiona

Tiona says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

l like sugar.

Pandybear

Pandybear says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

yay!

Karrazy

Karrazy says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

I read somewhere that the chemicals in diet pepsi are some of the same chemicals used in embalming fluid. Not sure if it was true or not, but it still grossed me out.

This is cool though. I can't wait to try it.

Mariah

Mariah says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

Now if only the world would rid itself of that disgusting Monster crap.

allison j. way

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

yes, finally!

:)LOLili Couture

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

That's pretty 'sweet'!

LMAO I'm lame x]

vivani

vivani says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

i hope coke does this

Southern_Love09

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

I saw the commercial for this earlier. And i think the commercial makers were on a serious acid trip when they made it :)

MO,

MO, says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

woot! real suga :D

leighanna

leighanna says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

hmm.. maybe i'll start drinking soda

she

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

it sounds great :]

sugarlipsssss [;

Reject08

Reject08 says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

Can't wait to get one!

pinksharpii

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

I'd like to see some Dr. Pepper do this y/y?

Corbin

Corbin says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

i would love to see dr.p do this

Chet

Chet says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

I don't drink soda.

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AliciaAtomic

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

I'm a big fan of Pepsi Natural. Not just the flavour, but the glass bottles. :]]

Dianeee

Dianeee says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

Ahh I love it! My uncle has been saying for years how soda now that it doesnt have natural sugar isnt the same and he doesnt drink it.

GO PEPSI! I agree, another reason they are better then Coke lol.

PoliticGirl!

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

Kewl.

HarrisXIrukandji

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

I'll give it a try next time I go out. OwO

josh

josh says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

want to buy want to buy

elizabethball

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

I have been advocating avoiding aspartame and Splenda for a while now. I am glad that companies are finally noticing us consumers.

loserXface

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

Ha, I went out and got some after reading this. The taste is about the same to me, with only a slight difference. I like it.

jaydally

jaydally says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

i bought some like right after i read this and its so awesome!

Tarabya Al-Eidan

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

I applaud their efforts to bring about a more "natural" appeal to their sodas, but let's not forget that it's just as bad... drink WATER, people, WATER! ... that's all I have to say!

The Vampire Renfield

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

Yes, aspartame causes cancer. ^_^

Joshysawrus Rex

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

thats why i love Jones :]

lilbitofgenius

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

I loves me some dew and I loves me some sugar.... yum, yum.....

alliejayshaw

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

hahaah :D

frawgy006

frawgy006 says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

awesome....
8)
...those are the old labels too...
very cool indeed...

(>'-')>

FallenAngel

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

Finally! I need my Sugar!

TxHawaiianTropic

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

Sounds fantastic~! REAL SUGAR :)

TuesdayThompson

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

I love mountain dew no matter what.

Manda

Manda says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

it's reallllly expensive. like 4 bottles for like 6-8$ at my giant eagle:\

Saby

Saby says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

ha, doesn't help me a thing, thanks!
I'm a diabetic, that's why I choose diet drinks.

SpazzyCheerGal

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

Nartural!!!

mrsardali

mrsardali says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

Wow someone using real sugar. Heaven forbid! LOL. You know one day people will stop being scared of natural food products. I guess more cancer scare connected to artificial sweeteners will point us in the right direction.

stacyshearee18

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

I tried the 'Throwback' Mountain Dew and I really didnt like it at all. It just basically taste like Diet. I am sure gonna stick with the original.

Purple_Orchid

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

i'd rather be overwieght than dying of cancer!!!!!!!!

Heywingz

Heywingz says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

sugar substitutes DO NOT cause cancer...it has never been proven to. do some research and you will clearly be able to judge more efficiently instead of just shouting "yeah, aspartame causes cancer!" no it doesnt.

xNicolexPenguinx

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

Sweet! Literally - haha.

jaye!

jaye! says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

it doesnt really affect me, as im not much of a soda drinker, but i would much rather like to have my pop with real sugar, not chemicals.

Damij

Damij says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

ya i tried the mountain dew throwback about a month ago and i must say, it was a nice experience. it was definitely a cleaner tasting beverage and i'll probably get more at some point, whenever the craving for soda strikes.

fueledbymusic

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

sugar = love

Carly

Carly says:
POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

i haven't seen it in stores yettt :(

ScottyCrunk on Twitter

POSTED 2 YEARS AGO

Somebody asked why Coke can't do this.
It's because Coke is gross.
Except diet.(:

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