May
19
Written by:
Dr. Cherniawski
5/19/2008 2:20 PM
Soda. Soda is among the worst possible foods. Their acids and phosphates alter your body's pH levels and inhibit absorption of nutrients. I often hear people say, "I know soda is bad, but..." and they conveniently give an excuse to make it ok for them to drink.
Unfortunately, even small quantities of soda consumed on a regular basis can be deadly to your health. Even diet soda. In fact, the artificial sweeteners in diet soda, and in many other "diet" foods, are synthetic chemicals that have been linked to several serious side effects and diseases.
And kids? They should never drink soda. Period.
Consider the facts about soda ingredients:
Phosphoric Acid - interferes with the body’s ability to use calcium, leading to osteoporosis or softening of the teeth and bones; neutralizes hydrochloric acid in the stomach, which leads to faulty digestion and improper nutrient absorption.
Sugar (up to ten teaspoons a can) - increases insulin levels and leading to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, weight gain, and so on.
Aspartame - a sugar substitute with over 92 different health side effects, including brain tumors, birth defects, diabetes, emotional disorders and epilepsy/seizures.
Caffeine – may cause jitters, insomnia, high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, elevated blood cholesterol levels, vitamin and mineral depletion, breast lumps, birth defects, and perhaps some forms of cancer.
Coloring agents such as yellow # 5, commonly used in soft drinks, has been linked to attention deficit disorder, hives, asthma, and other allergic reactions in some children.
Tap Water (main ingredient in bottled soft drinks) – has chemicals including chlorine, trihalomethanes, lead, cadmium, and various organic pollutants.
1 comment(s) so far...
Re: What drink should be ELIMINATED from your diet?
I have to say after successfully using the Isagenix program, it has eliminated many of the cravings that I previously had. Diet Coke is one of them. I still drink one occasionally, but am far from the 8-10 per week that I was drinking. Now, it seems, water has become my beverage of choice.
By Coonie C. on
8/28/2008 2:59 PM
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