There are many additives added to diet colas, not only to enhance the flavor but to have a longer shelf life.
The additives added to diet colas are:
Potassium Benzoate: It is used to prevent bacteria contamination.
In Europe it is recommended that children do not consume Potassium Benzoate.
In 2005, the FDA received reports that the carcinogen benzene was present in soft drinks containing benzoate salts and ascorbic acid. An FDA study found that the level of benzene in most drinks was below the U.S. standard for drinking water. The World Health Organization confirms that benzene causes cancer and that no safe level of exposure to benzene can be recommended.
In 2008, the Coca-Cola Company announced it would begin removing benzene from its products, with the exception of Fanta and Dr. Pepper. The best way to avoid the toxic effects of benzene is to avoid soda that contains benzene or sodium benzoate.
Phosphoric acid: Research has shown it to destroy tooth enamel, and effect bone density.
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According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), high level of phosphates from diet soda leeches calcium out of the bones. Daily consumption of diet soda makes you three to four times more likely to suffer from a stress fracture
Colas also contain ethylene glycol, which is used in anti-freeze. Ethylene glycol is a slow poison, it won’t kill you if you have it in small quantities but it will kill you in large quantities.
Caramel Coloring: May cause allergies.
Non nutritive sweeteners:
Aspartame: It is an artificial sweetener. The FDA recommends eating only 5- mg. per kilogram of body weight per day.
The FDA has established a safe level of consumption for diet sodas containing aspartame, acesulfame K and sucralose. This level, known as the Acceptable Daily Intakes, is the maximum amount considered to be safe for daily consumption.
The ADIs for artificial sweeteners, based on the amount of sweetener typically found in a 12-ounce can of diet soda, are:
• 18-19 cans of diet soda containing aspartame
• 30-32 cans of diet lemon-lime soda containing acesulfame K
• 6 cans of diet soda containing sucralose
Read more about these interesting facts visit: Diet soda.
A few studies showed when aspartame was given to rats they developed leukemia and lymphoma.
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Testimonials from people taking Splenda helped Dr. Mercola compiled a long list of the possible side effects of Splenda. These include skin flushing or redness, rashes, blisters on the skin, a shaky or panicky feeling, nausea, stomach cramps, forgetfulness, moodiness, unexplained crying, anxiety, acne, panic attacks and even seizures.
In light of its chlorine content and the fear of metabolic toxicity resulting in kidney disease and cancer, there is an outcry from certain advocate groups that further testing is necessary.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/475801-does-splenda-aggravate-the-kidneys/#ixzz1dkWYGrf6
The last major reason colas are bad for you is their acidity is very high. The PH for colas is around 3.4 strong enough to dissolve teeth and bones. Remember it is used to remove corrosion from cars’ batteries.
Eating healthy is not about being on a diet, it is a life style. It doesn’t mean eat less food, but eating nutritious food.
Water is the best choice to keep our body hydrated.
I prefer to drink water with a twist of lemon or a slice of peach. It is the most refreshing beverage you can have. I also make my own fruit juice, mix it with sweet vegetables and serve over ice. It is delicious.
Will you try to drink less soft drinks? Do you think they can be addicted?
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