Sugar = Expensive
As you already know, sugar isn’t good for you. By that, we mean sugar can be bad for you in ways you never knew. It’s nearly as addictive as some illegal substances, but it’s openly sold at grocery stores and used generously in all sorts of restaurants.
What some cities have done is impose a sugar tax, so the customer will have to pay more to partake in the sweetest drinks. If you live in one of those cities, swap out your regular Coca-Cola or Sprite with Coke Zero or Sprite Zero. Since they are sugar-free, you don’t have to pay extra. Plus, they taste the same as the regular stuff.