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WATCH: 'Honest' Version Of Coca-Cola's Anti-Obesity Ad

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Coca-Cola's first anti-obesity ad was released this week. Here it is:

The spot gives Coca-Cola a lot of pats on the back for things like listing calorie counts, offering "healthier" beverages in schools and creating a wide selection of diet sodas. Now, here's another ad, but this one is definitely not sanctioned by Coca-Cola.

This version, which uses the same images as the original but a very different voiceover, lists the serious health risks of diet sodas, including kidney problems, obesity and much more. Then, it just gets even more depressing. "Imagine if cigarette companies said they were doing something responsible to protect you," the ad suggests.

The last line brings it home, with absolutely no sugar coating. "Don't drink Coke. It is killing you and your family."

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[Jezebel via Grub Street]

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Before You Go

Soda Alternatives

Infused Water(01 of07)

Commercial brands deliver a calorie-free water with a hint of anything from cucumber to lemon to blueberry -- but these sips are just as easy (and less expensive) to make at home.

Simply cut up your favorite fruit or vegetable and leave in a pitcher of water for at least three hours, according to Martha Stewart's recipe. You can also add herbs like mint or rosemary for an extra flavor punch. (credit:shutterstock)

Iced Tea(02 of07)

This iced treat is an easy way to control the terms of your tea: caffeinated varieties like black, green and white tea make nice, strong iced teas -- but herbal options also abound for those of you who care to stay caffeine-free.

Simply brew a strong tea -- if you like your drinks sweet, add a hint of honey. Leave in the refrigerator until cool and then pour over ice. Or try one of Eating Well's healthy iced tea recipes.

The tea also delivers a burst of polyphenols -- an antioxidant found in tea tannins -- that can help stave off some cancers and regulate cholesterol. (credit:shutterstock)

Seltzer + Juice(03 of07)

NYU nutritionist and HuffPost Healthy Living contributor Lisa Young recommends adding a splash of juice to plain seltzer for a jazzed up treat. "It beats sugar in sodas!" she told The Huffington Post.

Unconvinced? Read this ode to the mix. (credit:shutterstock)

Kombucha(04 of07)

This fermented tea has gained popularity in recent years for its purported health benefits (for more on that, see Nutrition and Fitness Editor Meredith Melnick's 'buch explainer), and while those remain controversial, there is no denying that the drink is low-calorie, low-sugar, low-caffeine and hydrating. (credit:Alamy)

Iced Coffee(05 of07)

For those who get a kick from caffeine, flavored water just can't beat a Diet Coke. That's where iced coffee comes in: highly adaptable (add or skip the sugar! use dairy milk or a substitute like almond!), relatively inexpensive and with a strong, almost caramel-like flavor, a cold, eye-popping coffee can serve as a lower sugar alternative to your favorite soda.

And research shows that coffee may have health benefits that extend well beyond weight management: helping to protect against several types of cancer, Type 2 diabetes and more. (credit:shutterstock)

Flavored Seltzer(06 of07)

Flavored seltzer can stave off cravings for the sweeter stuff. Although they are low-calorie and caffeine-free, they are full of flavors like raspberry, lemon-lime or black cherry and are just as refreshing. (credit:shutterstock)

Fresh Juice(07 of07)

Unlike bottled varieties, freshly juiced fruits and vegetables have no added sugar. By selecting the ingredients, you can also control sugar portions by tempering sweet fruits like mangoes, grapes and melons with low-sugar, high-fiber fare such as kale, celery and lettuce. (credit:shutterstock)

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