Everyone loves some nice strong carbonation right? Isn’t
that the point of drinking soda? When a soda goes flat, usually it’s going in
the trash. So what’s wrong with having a dark or light soda? Why do these soft
drinks have such a bad reputation? Let’s look at some facts about sodas.
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- Soda generally has about 39 grams or more of sugar, sugary substitute, or a combination of both.
- Soda is linked to obesity, addiction (caffeine), increased risk for strokes, heart attacks, and diabetes.
- Studies have shown that diet soda actually increases weight GAIN and not weight loss
- In studies the caramel artificial coloring in dark sodas have shown to be cancer causing agents.
- Soda may accelerate the aging process (cause one to look older than they are) because it actually dehydrates the person drinking the soda thus drying out their skin.
- The artificial sweeteners used in diet sodas do not break down in our bodies.
- Hazardous material signs are required on the trucks that carry the ingredients that are mixed together to make soda.
- Soda can clean corrosion from car battery terminals, can be used to loosen a rusted bolt, and can increase the risk of having kidney stones.
So does it sound like Nakeesha’s Nutrition is an advocate of
not drinking soda? ABSOLUTELY but here we also believe in providing solutions
or alternatives that still fulfil that carbonation desire. Keep in mind these
alternatives are not going to taste exactly like your favorite soda BUT they do
provide a much healthier option and still have that great strong bubbly taste.
- Izze drinks- 100% juice w/ sparkling water
- 100% fruit juice with added sparkling water- may prepare it yourself
- Reed’s Ginger or other flavored “soda”- drink sparingly they still have sugar but are also sweetened with honey and fruit juice
There are many more but these should help get you started if
you are ready to make the “no more soda” commitment. If you’re not, that’s okay
too. Just please keep these facts in mind and at least try to cut back as a
start and then go from there. Every little step you take towards better health
will soon create a huge leap. There are many stories of people who simply
eliminate or cut back on sodas drastically and lose weight almost immediately.
Challenge- instead of picking up a soda today drink more
water and try one of the above alternatives. YOU can do this!!!
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Continue to Put YOU First and let’s hydrate our bodies with
greatness! Remember it’s not a diet….it’s a lifestyle!
Yours in Health,
Nakeesha of Nakeesha’s Nutrition
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