Soft drinks are hard on your health.
Regular consumption of sodas leads to cavities, weight gain, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, and scores of other health conditions. Instead of juice or water, most children in some more developed countries are turning to soft drinks.when they are thirsty. The excessive amounts of phosphorus in most soft drinks causes bone problems especially to women who are prone to osteoporosis. Diet sodas are often just as bad or worst, often containing aspartame, an artificial sweetener that is linked to several types of cancer and is even believed to cause weight gain and increase the chances of developing diabetes. Even the caramel color is now being found to have carcinogenic properties. Next time you are thirsty, try brewing some green tea and add a touch of raw honey, or a glass of carrot juice with a shot of fresh squeezed orange and lemon juice mixed in for a toxin busting citris punch. The health choices we make now determine if we can prevent heart disease, diabetes, and bone problems. Remember that nutrition is nature's health insurance.
Picture credit: Dave Sommers
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