Drinking water is better for you anyway

[azmouse]

Quote:5 great reasons to kick your soda habit

A brief breakdown of the reasons:

The phosphoric acid ages you.
Caramel coloring causes cancer.
It contains chemicals that damage your brain.
The cans are toxic.
The artificial sweeteners damage the water supply.


Read more: http://todayhealth.today.msnbc.msn.com/_...soda-habit

I cut down on drinking soda many years ago when I moved to the desert. It's very dry here and soda wasn't thirst quenching. When I lost weight and just felt better overall I stopped drinking it completely. Now I only drink unsweetened beverages (I don't use artificial sweeteners either). I recommend it.

[jaxx]

I'm a water drinker too. Gave up soda (or as we call it here, pop) a couple years ago. Much better.

[azmouse]

(03-12-2012 10:31 AM)jaxx Wrote:  I'm a water drinker too. Gave up soda (or as we call it here, pop) a couple years ago. Much better.

I've had many interesting discussions over what's the correct name for carbonated beverages.

[pappy]

WHAT?

Give up soda (pop, whatever)?



Next thing you'll be telling me that potato chips are bad for me also. That would rule out my two most important food groups. (Well three of you count coffee as a food group, which I do.)

[azmouse]

(03-12-2012 10:45 AM)pappy Wrote:  WHAT?

Give up soda (pop, whatever)?



Next thing you'll be telling me that potato chips are bad for me also. That would rule out my two most important food groups. (Well three of you count coffee as a food group, which I do.)

For shame... you didn't mention the most important of all food groups. Chocolate! It's the one food I'd fight for.

[NJMaverick]

a diet soda or two around lunch time and mid afternoon. So when beer and coffee get the boot, then I will worry

[azmouse]

(03-12-2012 11:01 AM)NJMaverick Wrote:  a diet soda or two around lunch time and mid afternoon. So when beer and coffee get the boot, then I will worry

I'd suffer if wine was ever declared not healthy.

[jaxx]

Coffee and chocolate are definitely food groups for me.
Well, I do like chips and a Corona now and then too.

[Ikonoklast]

Especially when your favorite Bourbon is poured into it.

Kills the germs, yanno.