And yet, the authors of the article have no better argument against sugary beverages other than that they are "empty calories" and "liquid calories". And then they even admit that juice calories aren't empty but come with vitamins and minerals.

So then we are just down to "liquid calories" and lack of fiber (which if you don't eat at least 30g per day of you're going to die!!!)

No mention of insulin. No mention of fructose causing insulin resistance and fatty liver.