The Pros of Drinking Soda Pop
One positive thing about drinking pop is that it usually has caffeine, a natural stimulant found in the kola nut, coffee beans, and tea leaves. Caffeine makes you feel more alert and energized, especially when you're tired. Because of this, it might increase your performance when you are working on certain things. The FDA has concluded that caffeine is an additive that's GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe). Caffeine is safe as long as you don't have too much. Around 300 mg of caffeine is usually safe for healthy adults. A 12 oz. can of Coke contains 34 mg of caffeine, far less than the maximum amount that is safe to drink.
Lisa Sefcik, L.S. (June 21, 2011). What are benefits of drinking a coke? Livestrong. Retrieved from http://www.livestrong.com/article/475742-what-are-benefits-of-drinking-coke/#ixzz2HuCn8uPP
Lisa Sefcik, L.S. (June 21, 2011). What are benefits of drinking a coke? Livestrong. Retrieved from http://www.livestrong.com/article/475742-what-are-benefits-of-drinking-coke/#ixzz2HuCn8uPP
The Cons of Drinking Soda Pop
Pop has a very high amount of calories, mostly coming from sugar. People who drink soda on a regular basis tend to consume more calories each day than those who do not, and typically experience weight gain. Drinking two cans of soda per day can lead to a 2 lb. weight gain over a month. The consumption of pop has been linked to a variety of diseases including pancreatic cancer, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease. It has also been associated with reproductive issues from the BPA in the bottles. Just two soft drinks a week can double your risk for pancreatic cancer. Pop increases insulin levels, which can lead to diabetes. Soda can cause poor overall blood sugar control, and can cause increases in inflammation, both of which can lead to disease. The phosphoric acid and caffeine in soda can cause loss of calcium in your bones and erosion of the enamel on your teeth. Also, the carbonation will leave you thirstier than you were in the beginning.
Michelle Martin, M.M. (May 12, 2011). Cons of drinking soda. Livestrong. Retrieved from http://www.livestrong.com/article/438919-cons-of-drinking-soda/#ixzz2HuSFcWJo
To see a more detailed image, go to A Sip of Soda: How Soft Drinks Impact Our Health.
Michelle Martin, M.M. (May 12, 2011). Cons of drinking soda. Livestrong. Retrieved from http://www.livestrong.com/article/438919-cons-of-drinking-soda/#ixzz2HuSFcWJo
To see a more detailed image, go to A Sip of Soda: How Soft Drinks Impact Our Health.