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Harmful Effects of Tea and Coffee
Posted by adoex in Coffee, Drink, Information About Drink, Tea on December 30, 2011
A morning cup of tea or coffee with family or friends often wakes up the cells of human body. With a sip of beverage accompanied by snacks makes one feel refreshed to start the day. However, few people hardly know that this habit has become an addiction that can have long-lasting effects on human body.
The hot beverages are no less than real drugs like cocaine or marijuana. The only difference being narcotics damages the body faster than any other drug. Tea or coffee are said to contain chemicals that work as irritants. This irritation is the main reason behind stomach related troubles like gastritis, acidity and peptic ulcers.
The beverages contain two main chemicals; tannin and caffeine. Tannin causes irritation on the stomach lining. Very few know that tannin is the same chemical that is used in pelt houses for conversion of raw hide into fine leather. This chemical upsets the stomach giving rise to gastritis or acidity in short period. Consequently, this may lead to several peptic ulcers.
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Understanding the Dangers of Soda
Posted by adoex in Information About Drink on December 30, 2011
Soda is the beverage of choice for most Americans. In most grocery stores, soda fills up an entire isle. Research has demonstrated that the average American consumes over two servings of soda per day. This includes men, women and children.
Regular soda contains large amounts of sugar. It is often found in the form of high fructose corn syrup. It is estimated that a regular can of soda has the equivalent of nine teaspoons of sugar. Imagine eating nine teaspoons of sugar one right after the other. This is essentially what you are doing when you drink a can of regular soda. This helps to explain why childhood diabetes and obesity are becoming a huge problem.
Many people drink diet soda to avoid the sugar, thinking that it is the healthy way to go. Not according to research. In many studies, people that drink diet soda appear to be gaining more weight than people that do not. America drinks more diet soda than anywhere else in the world. Many scientists believe that the artificial sweeteners found in diet soda are unhealthy for the body and may lead to health problems. Scientists also believe that artificial sweeteners cause the body to crave more sweets and carbohydrates, causing you to eat more.
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