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The Real Dangers of Soda to You and Your Children
- By Joseph Mercola, DO
- Published 08/9/2007
- Soft Drinks
- Unrated
How many sodas have you had today? How about your kids? The average American drinks an estimated 56 gallons of soft drinks each year, but before you grab that next can of soda, consider this: one can of soda has about 10 teaspoons of sugar, 150 calories, 30 to 55 mg of caffeine, and is loaded with artificial food colors and sulphites. This is an alarming amount of sugar, calories and harmful additives in a product that has absolutely no nutritional value. Plus, studies have linked soda to osteoporosis, obesity, tooth decay and heart disease. Despite this, soda accounts for more than one-quarter of all drinks consumed in the United States.
Caution: Some soft drinks may seriously harm your health
- By Martin Hickman
- Published 07/5/2007
- Soft Drinks
- Unrated
A new health scare erupted over soft drinks 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 off vital parts of DNA.
The Amazing Statistics and Dangers of Soda Pop
- By Joseph Mercola, DO
- Published 04/24/2007
- Soft Drinks
- Unrated
As soda pop becomes the beverage of choice among the nation's young -- and as soda marketers focus on brand-building among younger and younger consumers -- public health officials, school boards, parents, consumer groups and even the soft drink industry are faced with nagging questions.
