Why It’s Important to Choose Water Instead of Soda
Concerns of heart disease, obesity, and diabetes are on the rise. People are rethinking their nutrition and the types of liquids they consume. It’s no secret that drinking too much soda is not good for your body, but why should you choose water over Coca-Cola and Pepsi?
The two companies have engaged in many different marketing campaigns, and today they own some of the most recognizable brands on the planet. In fact, 1.8 billion bottles of Coke are consumed around the world every day! Both Coca-Cola and Pepsi have made efforts by introducing no-sugar, no-calorie beverage options, but these diet versions still have harmful effects.
The fact is, no matter how these products are advertised they will never come close to the health benefits of water.
Why You Should Choose Water
- Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, bladder cancer by 50%, and breast cancer by 79%.
- One glass of water shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of those who participated in a University of Washington study.
- Preliminary research indicates that drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.
- Lack of water is the most common cause of daytime fatigue. Drinking a few glasses of water easily rectifies it.
- Consuming water is the best method to detox and flush impurities from the body.
What’s in Coca-Cola and Pepsi
- The active ingredient in Coke and Pepsi is phosphoric acid. Its pH is 2.8. It will dissolve a nail in about 4 days.
- Phosphoric acid also leaches calcium from bones and is a major contributor to the rising increase in osteoporosis.
- Coke and Pepsi contain High Fructose Corn Syrup. One can of cola has the equivalent of 10 teaspoons of sugar, which is 100% of your recommended daily intake.
- Citric Acid, while not harmful in small quantities, excessive amounts can be harmful to your stomach and liver.
- A can of cola has approximately two-thirds of the amount of caffeine that your morning cup of coffee contains. While safe in small amounts, we have a few reasons to keep the caffeine to a minimum.
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