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Termyn8or -> RE: What happens to your body if you drink a Coke right now: (12/19/2006 2:50:46 PM)
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I like that article. There is only one problem, with all the banning going on now they might ban it.
Actually I was under the impression that the cocaine was removed due to the Harrison act, which made the substance illegal. Prior to that you could buy it over the counter. Probably in the same aisle with the paragoric, which IIRC was alcohol and opium or something like that.
I particularly agree with the last part about it leaching vital minerals from your system. I've been studying minerals, their absorption and use in the body for quite a few years now. I have come to a conclusion based on many sources across the world and web. Sugar does not eat your teeth away from the outside by becoming acidic, although it may be a factor.
Sugar destroys teeth, which are bones essentially, by removing the minerals into the bloodstream for excretion or to other organs. Dental decay is a form of osteoporosis basically. The same process acts upon all bones in the body, but the teeth seem to be the most vulnerable. Brushing will do you no good. I'm not saying don't do it, you might still want clean teeth, I am just saying that it doesn't have a huge influence on the longevity of your teeth.
What other chemical processes in the body are hampered by lack of minerals ? Answer : just about all of them.
In other words, if you can manage to think outside the box a bit, consider tooth decay a symptom of a larger problem. Allopathic medical practitioners generally treat symptoms rather than the underlying cause. Homeopathic and naturopathic healers try to find the cause of the symptom rather than just writing a scrip.
Momentarily referring to the "Stupidest species" thread, there are many many things that harm us, and they are perfectly legal, because of money.
Ban Coke ? Boy I'd really like to sink my teeth into that one. In my considered opinion sugar is actually more harmful than cigarettes. I don't drink Coke, nor any other beverage with sugar. So the ban would not affect me. So I should be all for it right ? Ban sugar totally. I don't use it. (OK enough of that)
Actually the first thing they should ban is olestra and anything that resembles olestra. Crisco and margarine are close enough. They all leach minerals from your body.
So now we have a transfat ban in the works. What are they talking about ? Regular vegetable oil, or actual lard ? If the trend continues we might actually see some ban or regulation of soft drinks. Personally I don't think anything with sugar should be given to the young, save for rare cases. Perhaps you should need an ID to buy it ?
Our taste buds are there to tell us what is good and bad to eat or drink. They are a tool, but they are fooled many times by modern chemistry. Sugar and refined salt are the biggest culprits. When I stopped using sugar quite a few things happened. First of all my taste is sharp, I no longer use ketchup. If I grab the wrong cup of coffe and it has sugar in it I almost puke if I take even a little sip.
Actually I drink coffee very rarely these days. My job requires a steady hand, and there is no way in hell you'll get me to drink decaf. Therefore the coffee had to go. If I do, however have coffee and there are two identical cups on the table, I can smell the sugar. So I sniff it.
Due to what I eat, and just as important what I don't eat I have strong bones and teeth. Wish my eyesight was better but I really don't get sick. If I am running late and don't brush my teeth I do not get bad breath. I can prove that.
Every Parent should read that article. If you have the habit, or even are part of the "Pepsi generation" these drinks are something which should be drank occasionally. Transfat is bad, but occasionally you'll be OK. In almost all cases, excess is the problem. Of all soft drinks, from what I've heard ginger ale is the least unhealthy of the bunch. If I were in a place with no beer, but I had my choice of soft drinks I would take Cotton Club less sweet ginger ale. Less sweet being the final deal maker. Ice cold spring water or distilled would be my first choice, but I do not drink tap water.
"Taste that beats the others cold, Pepsi pours it on". "I'd like to buy the world a Coke". Alot of people fell for it.
And of course a bit of grease for the wheels of justice got it where they don't have to give out their secret formula.
Not for me thank you. Also thank you for the article. People are really addicted to soft drinks. One thing the article did not mention is what happens to the blood sugar levels in alot of people, who will actually crave another soft drink like an addict.
It happened to me a long time ago. In my day we had the long necked 16 ounce glass bottles, and it tasted the best out of the bottle. I didn't really beat the addiction, I beat the addictive personality. There are many many things most people take for granted that I have not ingested in over 10 years.
Wow, just remembered some old memories. Taking back the bottles. I was able to carry five eightpacks of empties in at one time. Of course I had an incentive, to get more Pepsi.
Really, I doubt there is much difference between Coke and Pepsi when it comes to what it does to the body. But I felt the addiction firsthand. As late as about 15 years ago we got a pizza at work, and the pop machine took my coins and didn't give me the soda. The tech had already been out several times to repair the coin changer. Well I called the company and demanded to speak to who was in charge. "Change the fucking coin changer, I have a dolly, and if this happens again I will bring the dolly and roll your fucking machine out into Brookpark road in front of the biggest truck I can find". Addiction ? You be the judge.
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