Comments on: Another Reason To Not Drink Soda

By: Chiibi

Chiibi — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 06:21:15 +0000

I will NEVER stop, dammit! It tastes so good and I don’t really drink that much anyway, I stay away from caffeinated ones (maybe half a glass twice a month at most) but I will NOT stop drinking my eight ounces of Sierra Mist every day-it’s way too refreshing! And I’m skinny and underweight and always have been so :p

Life is too short for crappy bland stuff like water!

By: Custom Dog Tags

Custom Dog Tags — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:08:05 +0000

There was an article published in Vogue a few months ago about a study in artificial sweeteners. It said that the sweeteners in diet sodas are actually addictive, and the rats they fed diet soda to could never lose any of the weight they gained, while ones that had drinks made will real sugar were able to lose weight by dieting. I realize that rats are not humans, but it was very interesting and eye opening.
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By: Nathan

Nathan — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:07:26 +0000

With regards to sugar free sodas the artificial sweetener aspartame used has been linked to cancer and people can often be allergic leading to very unpleasant side effects. In my opinion it is not a worthwhile substitute due to the hidden risks and long list of possible side effects.

By: Will

Will — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:09:50 +0000

Hey Derek – Genetics is a big factor. That sort of approach may eventually catch up to you though. Are you still young? Under 40 years? One problem is that younger people that do not have a healthy diet and lifestyle do not notice any problems simply because of their age. It often catches up to them and sometimes by then it is too late.

Thanks for your comment!

By: Derek Daniels

Derek Daniels — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:04:33 +0000

I average about 6-7 pepsi’s a day and between 1 and 4 energy drinks on top of that. I am underweight and my blood pressure is below average. I can run a 3 mile in 20 minutes with no training and my diet of whatever I can find. I never drink straight water, I always mix it with lemonade or gatorade mix and I hardly ever get cavities. Hurray genetics.

By: Grace Wismer

Grace Wismer — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:49:41 +0000

I think the water is better than soda.I suspect those “energy” drinks,too.

By: larry

larry — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 06:09:28 +0000

My dad averaged at least a beer a day. I drink two sodas a day, an improvement. Perhaps my son will drink a soda a day; then my grandson will drink water only. It’s all about leaving room for improvement here, folks:). It’s about taking one for the team.

By: Will

Will — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 02:09:52 +0000

Thanks for your comment, Andrew! There are no certain results, but you can be sure your clone that drank soda every day would probably be heavier than you, all other things being equivalent. Your clone would also have a much higher risk of diabetes. There is some recent research that even people who drink diet soda have serious health risks associated with that.

Your choice of beverages is a smarter one. Just be alert for other things in your lifestyle that can put your health at risk.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 01:36:45 +0000

I can’t help but wonder if I had an exact clone, only that clone drank soda every day like it seems most people do. How much healthier would I be than him? I have some trouble understanding why someone would put so much sugar in their bodies
I drink like a soda a month, if that. All i drink is water, orange juice, and milk.

By: TA

TA — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:19:51 +0000

Hi Will! your posts are very helpful as Im doing some research on why people drink soda, knowing its bad! like what appeals to them, is it stress the caffeine the taste? or because its rebellious! i hope some off you’ll can post and reply to this, so i know why soda is so appealing, and also why you’ll dont drink it anymore!
Thanks