Wednesday 21 September 2016

Soft Drink - Dangers




Soft drink, cold drink or energy drink by whatever name you call it, is neither too soft on health nor it is a energy booster. It is actually something which can drain the entire human system of essential nutrients, so completely devoid of energy quotient. 

Some side effects of soft drinks:

It can trigger Asthma, Skin allergies.

It can cause Kidney stones and many Renal issues.

It can destroy Tooth enamel.

It is associated with elevated risk of Diabetes and Heart problems.

It is potentially harmful for Endocrine system (can cause thyroid problems, premature puberty and issues with conceiving).

It causes ‘Obesity’, the biggest menace.

It is associated with increased risk of Osteoporosis (Bone damage).

These soft drinks which come in different flavors are very addictive to the taste buds, you get some instant boost and feeling of well being, but it is temporary, otherwise the entire metabolism goes haywire after just a glass of soft drinks.

Mother nature has given us so many beneficial natural drinks for different seasons like ‘Bel sharbat’, ‘Amm Panna’, ‘Lassi’, ‘Kokam Sharbat’ for summers, ‘Kanji’, ‘Saffron and Apricot Milkin winters, like wise different shakes can be prepared as per availability of seasonal fruits. A simple combination of Honey and lemon in water is a great energy booster. 

Why not try these very healthy options in spite of these soft drinks or canned juices?

In my opinion these products which are causing much potential harm to the metabolic system and damaging our health should be completely banned but to the contrary I find youth icons, celebrities promoting these products. Well nobody can stop them they are earning their livelihood out of such brand endorsement. But on our part we can work to spread awareness starting from our own families gradually we can share our concern with our friends, social circle, readers and so on.


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17 comments:

  1. A very informative post! Thanks for sharing dear

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  2. I hate soft drinks for health reasons, but I am guilty of sipping when I feel low. They do lift my mood.

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    1. Even I too hate soft drinks as it causes some tingling sensation in my tooth.

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  3. I try to avoid soft drinks, but sometimes I indulge. Thanks for this informative post, Swati.

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    1. Yes that is the problem with all of us, we know it is harmful but still we indulge due to taste factor.

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  4. Me too. I am off soft drinks because of all this scary stuff about them. I have them very rarely now.

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    1. Soft drinks are very harmful, causing much damage to our health.

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  5. Lots of people are now much aware about soft drinks.

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    1. We all are aware about harms of soft drinks but still we do indulge. We need to completely quit them.

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  6. I have banned them from my house! :)
    Good awareness creating post.

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    1. Thanks Indrani.
      Good that you have banned them.

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  7. Absolutely agree to that. I prefer fresh Juices.. :)

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    1. Fresh juices are the best. Cold drinks are like slow poisons.

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  8. I avoid soft drinks as much as possible.A lemonade or a tender coconut is the best drink to be had.

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    1. Coconut water / lemonade are the best options.

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  9. Very informative post and heartfelt thanks for the caveat. Now I will avoid them to the extent possible and encourage my family members also to substitute them with natural drinks.

    Jitendra Mathur

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