A unique Midwestern drink called ‘heavy soda‘ is becoming popular online, but it’s also causing some discussion among people focused on healthy eating – so, what *is* it?
TikTok often starts popular food trends, but the newest one has some people questioning it.
It’s a familiar frustration: you order a soda at a fast food restaurant, and it’s so watered down that you end up choosing something else – something you might not have even wanted originally.
‘Heavy Soda’ is the internet’s latest drink obsession
So, I heard something interesting from folks in the Midwest. Apparently, they’ve got a trick to make their sodas even better! It’s called ‘heavy soda,’ and it’s not some crazy mix of everything – it’s just regular pop, but they add extra syrup to make it way more flavorful and super sweet. It’s a simple trick, but I’m definitely gonna have to try it!
You know, growing up in the Midwest, I always loved how soda fountains had a button for ‘heavy’ soda. It was perfect! It meant you could get *exactly* how much extra syrup you wanted, which was a total lifesaver if you had a serious sweet tooth like me. It’s just something you don’t really see everywhere else, and I miss it!
For a while now, people in the South and Midwest have enjoyed a thicker, heavier style of soda. This trend became more widespread in September 2025 when gas stations in Missouri began offering it with drinks like Pepsi and Mountain Dew.
People shared their thoughts about the trend online, and many said they’d never seen anything like it, even after living in the South for a long time.
One Reddit user, posting on the r/soda subreddit, said they’d lived in the South for all 32 years of their life and had never seen something like this before.
Someone else commented that having lived in and traveled throughout the South for most of their life, they’d never encountered anything like it.
Someone else fondly remembered the strong Cherry Coke they used to sell at movie theaters when they were a kid, saying they really miss it.
Although soda can be tempting, health professionals caution that drinking too much of it can significantly harm your health. UCLA Health reports links between soda consumption and issues like weight gain, problems with blood sugar, and diabetes. More recent research also connects it to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease.
Okay, so I’m trying to be a bit healthier, and I looked into soda. Seriously, it’s packed with sugar! Harvard says a normal can – about 12 ounces – has between 29 and 42 grams of sugar. That’s like, 7 to 10 teaspoons! No wonder it messes with your energy levels during a long gaming session.
If you’re looking for a healthier option than soda, try sugar-free sparkling water. There are lots of different flavors available if you enjoy bubbly drinks with a bit of sweetness.
The newest soda flavor making waves online is from Arizona Tea – they just released a Chocolate Egg Cream Soda in September.
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2025-09-22 23:20