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Soft Drinks Damage DNA?
2008-03-24 21:17:00 In addition to rotting your children?s teeth out, contributing to obesity, causing hyperactivity and simply not being a nutritious beverage, soft drinks are now linked to serious cell damage! It wasn?t all that long ago when the possibility of causing cancer was brought to the public?s attention, either! The common preservative sodium benzoate (also known ...
Soft drinks up risk of gout: Study
2008-03-10 07:15:00 Soft drinks up risk of gout: Studyhttp://timesofindia.indiat-imes.com/Soft_drinks_up_risk_of-_gout_Study/rssarticleshow/2748-274.cms LONDON: It has long been considered as a disease of the rich. But, no more. Gout can affect all those who have a sweet tooth, according to a new study. A team of international researchers has carried out the study and found that high consumption of sugar-loaded soft drinks and fruit juices substantially ups the risk of gout which is a painful joint disease. According to the team, the risks associated with these fizzy drinks are worse than hard liquor. "This is the first study and a very large one, linking the commonly consumed products to this common disorder. We've found that if you have high consumption of fructose, your gout risk is doubled. And that's due to easily available sugary beverages," lead researcher Hyon K Choi of the British Columbia University was quoted by the British media as saying. The researchers came to the conclusion after followi...
LESS SALT, FEWER SOFT DRINKS?
2008-03-05 06:09:00 Reducing kids' salt intake could help them cut back on sugary sodasChildren who eat less salt drink fewer sugar-sweetened soft drinks and may significantly lower their risks for obesity, elevated blood pressure and later-in-life heart attack and stroke, researchers reported in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association.Previous studies have shown that dietary salt intake increases fluid consumption in adults. But researchers at St. George’s University of London, England, are the first to examine whether the same is true in children.“Sugar-sweetened soft drinks are a significant source of calorie intake in children,” said Feng J. He, M.D., lead author of the study. “It has been shown that sugar-sweetened soft drink consumption is related to obesity in young people. However, it is unclear whether there is a link between salt intake and sugar-sweetened soft drink consumption.”Dr. He and colleagues analyzed data from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) ...
By: ATYOURSERVICE
The Fast food, snacks and soft drinks
2008-02-25 18:14:00 Fast food Fast food is highly powered food that fools the stomach into calling for more, despite the fact that one giant burger is the caloric equivalent of an entire meal. The giant burger is not usually enough to fill the stomach of an adult person, so most people eat more than one and wash it down with soft drinks that are little more than sugared water. This is an unfortunate way of eating, since the body gets far more than it needs from burgers and soft drinks. The largely sedentary lifestyles led by most urban residents mean that the excess calories will certainly be stored as fat. Snacks Snacks are another threat to a healthy life by bringing in too much calories and by being too readily available when hunger strikes. -Health food option- Advertisement: read more
By: Fat Management
Less salt keeps children slimmer
2008-02-23 11:44:00 Children who consume less salt, drink less soft drinks. This lowers their risk for getting high blood pressure and obesity. When children between the ages of 4 and 18 would half their salt intake, they would drink two glasses of soda less per week. This equals 250 calories that they would consume less, say British researchers. ...
Light soft drinks can cause metabolic syndrome too
2008-02-12 11:08:00 Drinking the light version of soft drinks increases your chances of getting metabolic syndrome. Light soft drinks are in that respect as bad as eating deep fried foods. A western diet, which is rich in fats, sugars and red meat, increases the chances of metabolic syndrome with 18%. A healthy diet with lots of vegetables, fruit, ...
Soft drinks can cause gout
2008-02-08 11:52:00 Men who drink large amounts of soft drinks or other drinks that are rich in sugar have a higher risk of gout. British researchers discovered that men who drink two or more glasses of soft drink daily had more than 85% more chance to get the joint effecting disease gout. Gout has been on the rise ...
Sugary soft drinks 'bigger gout risk than alcohol'
2008-02-01 12:36:00 Men who drink too many sugar sweetened soft drinks and fruit juices might be at a higher risk of developing gout. In a new study, researchers have discovered an increased risk of gout associated with these drinks, which is even higher than certain types of alcohol—traditionally believed to be the major cause of the painful joint disease. Gout is characterised by extreme pain and swelling, caused by excess uric acid in the blood (hyperuricaemia) leading to uric acid crystals collecting around the joints. The study led by Hyon K Choi, from British Columbia University in Vancouver, and Gary Curhan, from Harvard Medical School, aimed at finding the relation between intake of sugar sweetened soft drinks and fructose (a simple sugar and the only carbohydrate known to increase uric acid levels) and the risk of gout. In the study, one of the largest of its kind, researchers in United States and Canada examined more than 46,000 men aged over 40 with no previ...
By: B4U India
What to use after drinking soft drinks
2008-01-30 16:05:00 If like me, you like soft drinks but get guilty about the effects they have on your teeth, what you could do is to take a cup full of water with a bit of baking soda inside and use it as a mouthwash. The alkali from the baking soda will help offset the acidity of the soft drink. Another use of baking soda is to add a tiny bit of it to the water you drink as it will make it alkaline and therefore healthier to drink.
By: freakytung
High-caffeine Soft Drinks May Boost Heart Rates
2008-01-06 21:42:00 High-caffeine soft drinks may do more than give people a jolt of energy. They may also boost heart rates and blood pressure levels, researchers say. The results of a small study prompted the researchers to advise people who have high blood pressure or heart disease to avoid energy drinks because they could impact their blood pressure or change the effectiveness of their medications. The drinks generally have high levels of caffeine and taurine, an amino acid found in protein-rich foods like meat and fish that can affect heart function and blood pressure, the researchers say. They were unable to test the effect of higher levels of alcohol consumption, although drunkenness probably negates any positive effects on the brain. "We saw increases in both blood pressure and heart rate in healthy volunteers who were just sitting in a chair watching movies. They weren't exercising. They were in a resting state," - says James Kalus of Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, who led the st...
By: BLOGVASION.COM
San Francisco?s Mayor Proposes Fee on Sales of Sugary Soft Drinks
2007-12-19 16:54:00 In a move he says is necessary to trim the city?s waistline, the decidedly slim mayor of San Francisco, Gavin Newsom, has proposed charging big stores a fee when they sell sugar-sweet soda. The proposal, which was reported by The San Francisco Chronicle on Monday, would put an as yet-to-be-defined surcharge on all drinks ...
Soft Drinks Not So Soft When It Comes to Gaining Weight
2007-12-13 15:27:00 Soft drink consumption results in increased calorie intake, and reduces the consumption of fruits and milk, showed a recent study. Also, consumers of soft drinks have an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to the same study. Soft drinks are one of the main factors that lead to obesity, although not the only one, according to existing data, stated study’s co-author Kelly Brownell. Sodas have other effects beside satisfying thirst. Soft drinks may increase hunger and make people crave for other foods because of their high level of sweetness. Researchers noticed that the calorie intake is actually greater than the amount of calories from soda, because the soft drinks makes people eat more. Soft drinks consumption is also responsible for lower intakes of calcium, fiber, fruits, and milk, showed the study. Soda consumption is strongly connected with Type 2 diabetes, study proved. The risk to develop diabetes is twice as big for women who consume one or more sodas per day, than...
By: Bad-Weight-Loss
Arrest for Poor Yard Maintenance, Airline Passenger Rights, and Soft Drinks
2007-09-20 01:53:00 It would seem that you can be arrested for a misdemeanor in some parts of California for letting your grass turn brown. That is exactly what happened to a seventy year old woman. She was not only arrested but she was bloodied and bruised by the police. Seriously, I saw the picture ...
By: Pigonastick!
Coca Cola readying self-chilling soft drinks?
2007-09-18 13:26:00 And you thought non-stick chewing gum was the heat. Turns out, Coca Cola may be plotting a new version of Sprite that actually chills itself upon opening. Apparently, the drink has to be kept at a specified temperature before being snapped up, and once the oh-so-thirsty consumer pops the top, "a mechanism inside creates ice made from the drink, so it is not diluted." Reportedly, the beverage
By: Curious? Read
Diet and regular soft drinks increase risk for heart disease
2007-09-11 05:14:00 Drinking more than one soft drink daily whether its regular or diet may be linked to an increase in the risk factors for heart disease, Framingham scientists reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. We were struck by the fact that it didnt matter whether it was a diet or regular soda that participants consumed, the association with increased risk was present, said Ramachandran Vasan, M.D., senior author of the Framingham Heart Study and professor of medicine at Boston University School of Medicine. In those who drink one or more soft drinks daily, there was an association of an increased risk of developing the metabolic syndrome........
By: Heart News Blog
Sugar and soft drinks not a major cause of childhood obesity
2007-09-03 18:14:00 A large UK study found that intake of sugar and soft drinks is only weakly associated with obesity in children. Much...
Pineapple Smoothie
2007-08-21 20:49:00 I got a small surprise from my Appa last time when we went to India. He gave me a small present, two cookery books. It was a very pleasant surprise, especially since it was from my Appa. Appa is a... Feeling Hungry? Try out Maria's Culinary Delights selected from a wide range of dishes tested and tasted by family, friends and relatives.
By: Marias Menu
The Curry and Wasabi Soft Drinks
2007-07-29 00:00:00 Ok tell me now will you drink these? They are the refreshing curry and wasabi soft drink from Kimura Japan. Maybe during winter, drinking this will makes you hotter. Wanna try? Pay 4500Yen ($38) for 250ml. [via Plastic bamboo]
By: 2dayblog
WHY I DON'T DRINK SOFT DRINKS
2007-06-19 20:02:00 Last week I went to the hospital because I had a severe fever and my urine is somewhat brown in color. I knew that I have UTI but it is been long time since I felt it. Anyway for the past two months we have a project which consumed my days and even nights because we are in a haste to finish it before dateline. We were working with Americans and it is very hot here right now "you can cut it with a knife" so I drank a lot of soft drinks and sometimes water and during the night as I am dead sleep, I seldom went to urinal to pee, the result is UTI and high fever time that my health card was expired. I paid an amount to be checked in the hospital.I found out that the main culprit was too much colas which I drank then. Americans are also cola lovers no doubt there are lot of cancer victims in USA. Study links cola to cancer.Read this article to learn more:DISEASE FLOURISHES IN AN ACID ph - COLA-TYPE DRINKS ARE ACID "All kinds of soft drinks are very acidic, especially colas. In order t...
The Top Ten Weird and Bizarre Japanese Soft Drinks
2007-06-18 15:19:00 Japan has a drinking problem... but if you've got a thirst for adventure, it's where you want to be. In honor (or in horror) of these bizarre beverages seemingly not fit to rinse your septic tank, raise a cracked glass to the Top Ten Bizarre Japanese Soft Drinks, our first ten inductees into the Soft Drink Hell of Fame... Jeers! read more &raqu-o;
By: InventorSpot.com
WHY I DON'T DRINK SOFT DRINKS (AND WISH YOU DIDN'T)
2007-06-18 10:36:00 by William Frazier, M.P.H., N.C. There has never been motivation until now for me to assemble in one place all the information I have accumulated through the years on the harmful effects of soft... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Caution: Some soft drinks may seriously harm your health
2007-05-30 00:00:00 Caution: Some soft drinks may seriously harm your health - Independent Online Edition > Health A new health scare erupted over soft drinks last night amid evidence they may cause serious cell damage. Research from a British university suggests a common preservative found in drinks such as Fanta and Pepsi Max has the ability to switch ...
By: Hector Lima
Bad and Good Soft Drinks for Your Teeth Health
2007-03-30 00:00:00 Each year Americans drink, on average, nearly 600 cans of soda apiece. What does that do to their teeth? Studies have pointed to soft drinks as being responsible for adult?s and children's tooth decay and obesity problems. It is a huge problem.
Healthy Soda? Healthy Sparkling Soft Drinks?
2007-03-25 17:01:00 In coming months, both companies will introduce new carbonated drinks that are fortified with vitamins and minerals: Diet Coke Plus and Tava, which is PepsiCo's new offering.
Grapefruit - Healthy Magic Food?
2007-03-24 18:24:00 We are all looking for easy ways to manage our health and in the 70's the grapefruit was the magic food. What was it about grapefruit that made us not only look good, but feel good? First, grapefruit has long been thought to promote weight loss.
Soft Drinks Lose Their Fizz Again
2007-03-22 22:12:00 SOUTH African Breweries (SAB) has had a cruel summer. First it lost Amstel, one of its premium lagers. Now, due to soaring local demand, it has run out of the fizz it needs to make its soft drinks, such as the ever-popular Coca-Cola.
Acid Soft Drinks Can Lead to Significant Tooth Enamel Loss
2007-03-19 20:04:00 Root beer could be the safest soft drink for your teeth, new research suggests, but many other popular diet and sugared sodas are nearly as corrosive to dental enamel as battery acid.
Sales of Soft Drinks in Pubs Growing Faster than Alcohol
2007-03-17 19:31:00 Sales of soft drinks in pubs are now growing faster than alcoholic beverages and will increase still further once the country?s smoking bans in force, a report has claimed.
DANGER OF COKE & PEPSI (SOFT DRINKS)-continued
2007-03-01 15:20:00 Hey, what do we have here?The world's first soft drink disguise as a multi-purpose cleaner? Or should it be a multi-purpose cleaner disguise as a soft drink!!!Besides that, If you pour Coke (yes, the soda) on a slab of pork, wait a little while, you will SEE WORMS crawl out of it.AND WE DRINK THIS STUFF! Coke & Pepsi ALARMING FACTS!!!The average pH of soft drinks, e.g. Coke, Pepsi is pH 3.4. This acidity is strong enough to dissolve teeth and bones! Our human body stops building bones at around the age of 30. After that it'll be dissolving about 8-18% of the bones each year through the urine, depending on the acidity of the food intake (acidity does not depend on the taste of the food, but on the ratio of potassium / calcium / magnesium / etc. to phosphorus). All the dissolved calcium compounds accumulate in the arteries, veins, skin tissue, and organs. This affects the functioning of the kidney (kidney stones). Soft drinks do not have any nutritional value (in terms of v...
By: Health Tips
DANGER OF COKE & PEPSI (SOFT DRINKS)
2007-02-17 07:59:00 For those of u who LOVE Coke/Pepsi. Just when you thought you knew everything. 1) To clean a toilet:- · Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl. · Let the "real thing" sit for one hour, then flush clean. · The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous china. · No scrubbing, no sweat - guaranteed. 2) To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: · Rub the bumper with a crumpled-up piece of aluminum foils dipped in Coca-Cola. · Much economical than the stuff from Smart Shop. 3) To clean corrosion from car battery terminals; · Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion. 4) To loosen a rusted bolt; · Applying a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes. 5) To remove grease from clothes; · Empty a can of Coke into a load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle. 6) The Coca-Cola will help lo...
By: Health Tips
Sugar and soft drinks can make you vulnerable to pancreatic
2006-12-07 15:09:03 Trade Arabia: Eating lots of sugar and sugar-sweetened foods could increase a person's likelihood of developing cancer of the pancreas, by far one of the deadliest types of cancer, Swedish researchers report.Dr Susanna C Larsson of the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm and her colleagues found that pancreatic cancer was significantly more likely to strike men and women who added the most sugar to their food and consumed the greatest quantities of soft drinks.The researchers followed 77,797 men and women aged 45 to 83 for an average of about seven years. Those who reported eating five or more servings of added sugar daily, for example sugar added to tea, coffee or cereal, were 69 per cent more likely to develop pancreatic cancer than those who never added sugar to their food or drink.People who consumed two or more servings of soft drinks a day had a 93 per cent greater risk of pancreatic cancer compared to those who abstained from these beverages. Eating sweetened fruit soups or st... |
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