Harmful effects of soda pop

Enhance your own stem cells "The real successes in repairing and revitalizing the body are through adult stem cells." See youtube video. For more information. Get Stem Enhance. 800 706 8429	Harmful effects of soda pop By Bridgette Liston Kids and adults alike all over the world can’t help but to reach for a soda when they get thirsty. What they don’t realize is that it is affecting their bodies in a negative way. Like coffee, soda pop or soft drinks may contain caffeine that makes soda taste good and lots of sugar to add to the delightful taste. Soda has become a household necessity just like milk or juice. Soda is served at snack time and meal time. People drink it at all hours of the day. Often college students and even adults reach for soda for their morning energy boost. Many people may not see a problem with this, but there are many underlying issues with drinking soda. "While drinking soda pop is not an evil in and of itself, it does not promote any health benefits and excessive soft drink consumption could have negative health effects. Moderation is the key to beverage choices. An occasional soft drink will do us no harm, but several a day provide extra sugar and calories that most of us do not need," writes Doreen La Duca of the Colorado State University Extension. La Duca states that on average each person consumes 14.5 ounces of soft drinks a day. Soda provides no nutritional value and the concern is that people are replacing meals and snacks, which may have some nutritional value, with soda. Those drinking large amounts of soda have a higher risk of osteoporosis, especially if soda is replacing milk. Tooth decay is another concern for those people who are replacing milk and water with soda. The sugars and acid in soda dissolve tooth enamel and lead to cavities. One of the biggest concerns to drinking large amounts of soda is the weight gain factor. According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, 61 percent of Americans are overweight and soda is a large contributing factor. A Colorado State University study (reported in the Missouri Baptist University Collegian) found that a simple "jellybean diet" may help some stop from drinking soda. The participants of the study were given jellybeans and instead of wanting soda they wanted to drink water. Those drinking soda first did not want jellybeans, just more soda. The reason for these results is that those eating the jellybeans first already had sugar in their system and did not want more. But those having soda first thought that jellybeans tasted funny after soda. There are alternatives to Soda including; milk water and juices. These three things do not cause you to become addicted and they are much better for you. The solution is simple. Cut soda from your diet and you will get rid of the empty excessive calories that can add up and contribute to weight gain. Instead of reaching for a soda, grab a water instead. Read Doreen La Duca's article at: http://www.ext2.colostate.edu/pubs/columncc/cc010821.html
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