Summer is just one step away from us and we can already feel the heat rising in the atmosphere.
This season is just an excuse to gulp down more sodas and drinks that contain artificial colors and preservatives.
Since the consumption behavior for beverages increases the Beverage industry will start introducing new products, flavors since it is their time to make money.
Both children and adults are drawn to these harmful soft drinks. Yes, they are irresistible but most people who avoid sugar in their daily food don’t realize that they are consuming one week’s worth of sugar in just one dose of this sugary drink.
There is a reason why half of America is obese. The country wakes up to Starbucks coffee and sleeps to corona beers and ice tea.
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The consumption of canned sodas from an earlier age will slowly lead to teenage obesity and the children are most likely to end up with diabetes in their adult life.
The artificially flavored drink doesn’t only contain sugar but also phosphoric acid in it, it damages the enamel layer on the teeth which causes your teeth to tint a yellow color and also weaken your enamel.
There are also reports that calcium impairs metabolism, which can have a detrimental effect on bone health.
Artificial colors have a detrimental effect on the kidneys. Chemicals that contribute to storage, such as sunset yellow-tartrazine, sodium benzoate, and other substances can cause hypersensitivity in children. When sodium benzoate combines with vitamin C, it becomes a carcinogen.
Considering the negative weight that comes with just a bottle of soda this summer it is up to you to spoil your health forever by consuming one bottle every now and then or to switch to healthier options i.e., from fresh fruits to non-preservative home-made juice, smoothies.
