As I continue to do my research on this soda "pop" junk, no matter what I find, there are no positives. OK I found one. The fact it contains water. Seriously. The one positive to pop is: "it's water content". That, a direct quote, from a book I was thumbing through while waiting in my chiropractor's office. I was so amazed by these few pages, the receptionist made me copies.So this is what I have put together. I hope this helps you make the no "pop" choice.
Not thirst quenching: Due to the sugar content and other chemical substances, many soft drinks leave an after-thirst. This leads to even greater thirst than before.
Empty Calories: Sugar-sweetened soft drinks contain many calories, which are "empty". In order for the sugar in a soft drink to be transformed into energy, B-group vitamins and minerals are essential. Since these are absent in soft drinks, they must be obtained from the body's own reserves, thus depleting them. In other words, when an individual is not physically active these sugars turn into FAT!
Dental concerns: The combination of sugar and acids attack dental enamel VERY aggressively. Soft drink consumption is a factor in dental cares.
Decalcification: Several acids including phosphoric acid, are added to pop. It acidifies the blood which then the body tries to neutralize by releasing calcium and other minerals from the bones. This can be very harmful in people with osteoporosis.
Allergies: Many of the additives in soft drinks can cause allergies, which then cause skin irritations, stomach pain and digestive disorders, heart burn, nervous irritability and hyperactivity.
Urinary Stones: Regular consumption of pop/soda increase the risk of urinary stones.
Colas are dangerous for children, those suffering from insomnia, and cardiac disease!
So what about diet, zero calorie, zero sugar, zero whatever? If it has zero in it, then ask yourself "What is in it?" The zero pops, or "diet" pops, are NOTHING BUT CHEMICALS (oh and water).So this is yet another challenge I make to you. GIVE UP THE SODA POP. It has been proven time and time again, that giving up pop and changing nothing else (no added exercise or food changes) people lose weight. The average man can lose 10-15 pounds just by switching beverage choice.
So do yourself a favor and find a beverage which does not contain High Fructose Corn Syrup, Aspartame or other artificial sweeteners and enjoy!
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I so agree! I have been on a quest to detox the soda habit and I am happy to report I have been quite successful lately. I was just trying to think back yesterday when I last had a soda and I can't place the time/date. I did have club soda with lime two weekends ago, but as for my "beloved" Diet Coke, sometime before that . . . My husband is a diet soda JUNKIE, despite my attempts, nagging really, to get him to cut down (doubtful I can nag him into quitting altogether--he even drinks one before he goes to bed sometimes, YIKES!). I really attribute my own resolve to my PHAT girls, who I know are with me in spirit each day as I continue on the path of healthy living. THANKS ladies! And, BTW, camping is a trigger but I have had no problem laying off the stuff this weekend--VICTORY!
Thank you for this! I typically only drink one can of pop a day... this seems like a lot but it actually down from my usual two a day. I have been trying to kick the habit but the stuff is SO addicting! Recently, I have been more fruitful in my effort but I'm still not at 100%. This post is helping me think of the bad stuff that deep down I know but won't admit to myself when I drink it. Whenever I feel the urge, I'm going to think back to this! :)
One of the drummers in my band at church cut pop out of his diet and went from about 225 down to 185. They are worthless, horrible calories and chemicals. GIVE IT UP PEOPLE!!
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