As a coca cola addict this article really opened my eyes. I was astounded that a substance this bad for you is available at all times. Tooth decay, type 2 diabetes, and obesity are just a few of the negative side effects of drinking coca cola.
- Did you know that in 12 oz of coca cola there are approximately 10 teaspoons of sugar?
- WHO recommends no more than 6 teaspoons of sugar daily
- People who drink 1-2 cans of coca cola a day are 26% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes
- A recent study shows comparable to heroin the way it simulates the brain
After reading this I have decided to stay away from coca cola as much as possible. I could not believe some of the facts that I read. It's amazing what we put into our bodies without really knowing the full effects. Just looking for a quick energy boost in the morning and instead I'm increasing tooth decay, chance of developing diabetes, obesity and consuming almost twice the amount of sugar necessary in a WHOLE day. Definitely going to think twice about drinking coke products from now on.
Whiteman, H. (n.d.). How Coca Cola Affects Your Body When You Drink It. In Medical News Today. Retrieved November 3, 2015, from http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/297600.php
Rachel Grzanka
I knew drinking pop was bad for you, but I never realized drinking coke was this bad. The most surprising part for me was the fact that it stimulates the brain in a way similar to heroin. I wonder how other kinds of pop compare to coke in terms of unhealthiness.
ReplyDelete-Erik B.
Coke is my favorite pop so this article makes me sad, but I am so glad I read this because I will now try my best to stay away from drinking it. I can't believe they can compare coke to heroin! I agree with Erik, I wonder if all pops effects are similar to this.
ReplyDelete-Kyra T.