We know it only too well, the temptation of soft drinks is terrible. Terrible are also the possible consequences of their consumption. Did you know that you can clean a burnt pan or clean a grease stain on a garment with a Coke? That says a lot about the cocktail of chemicals in sodas…
1- For example, a can of Coca-Cola contains 35g of sugar, which is equivalent to 7 sugar cubes. The 2L bottle contains 212 g of sugar, the equivalent of just over 42 sugar cubes.
2- A study conducted by the American Academy of Neurology shows that soda lovers are more likely to suffer from depression.
3- Soft drinks are among the first culprits singled out for explaining the global epidemic of obesity.
4- Respirology magazine published a study which shows that the consumption of sodas is very closely linked to breathing problems and lung cancer.
5- Soft drinks generally contain phosphoric acid. The latter slows digestion, hinders the absorption of nutrients and promotes the appearance of bone diseases (osteoporosis, for example).
6- Caffeine, which is found in excess in sodas, can cause insomnia, high blood pressure, heart problems and even certain types of cancer.
7- The citric acid contained in soft drinks weakens the teeth and eventually causes damage to the enamel. This damage would be similar to that observed in methamphetamine users.
8- According to researchers from the Universities of Miami and Columbia, soda drinkers have a 43% increased risk of having a stroke, heart attack or developing cardiovascular disease.
9- Artificial sweeteners in "light" drinks have the same effects as sugar on the body. They trigger insulin leading to weight gain.
10- According to studies conducted by the American Association for Cancer Research, drinking more than two sodas a week increases the risk of developing pancreatic cancer by 87%.
