Bench the Soda

Posted on December 15, 2008

This afternoon I found an article at Prevention about the truth behind popular health rumors.  One of the rumors was that cola soft-drinks can damage kidneys.  Here’s what was said about that:

“Despite their global popularity, there’s nothing remotely healthy about cola beverages: Drinking 16 ounces or more daily (whether diet or regular) doubles your risk of chronic kidney disease, according to a recent NIH study of more than 900 people. The researchers already knew that consuming any type of soft drink –the average American adult guzzles 59 gallons’ worth per year– is associated with several risk factors for kidney disease (hypertension, diabetes, and kidney stones), but the spike in the cola category was remarkable.”

Bottom line?  Bench the cola and other soft drinks, diet-soda or not.  They don’t do anything good for you.

Here’s the link to the article again.  It’s got some good info.  As an added bonus, here’s what I wrote some time ago about soda.

Spread the health love by passing this on to those you love. 

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  • http://twitter.com/blakehagen/status/1059556488 Blake Hagen

    New Post: Bench the Soda http://tinyurl.com/5gdm7x

  • http://www.familydoctormag.com James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H.

    Even people who drink diet sodas tend to gain weight. I am pretty sure I also read that sodas can leach calcium from your bones.

  • Blake Hagen

    @James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. Thanks for sharining that. I didn’t know sodas could do that. Best to just avoid all sodas.

  • http://healthhabits.wordpress.com DR

    Kicking that Coke habit may be easier said than done. Have you seen the new research that indicates that sugar is actually ADDICTIVE?

    DR´s last blog post..Is Sugar Addictive?

  • http://marksalinas.com Mark

    Nice post Blake..I also read your guest post. I have learned much from you today. Thank you!

  • Blake Hagen

    @DR Yeah I read about that and read your post on it. It for sure is easier said than done. What can be done to help people with sugar/soda addiction?

    @Mark Thanks. :)

  • http://www.jungleoflife.com Lance

    I’m all for ditching the soda. Great information to keep spreading – thanks Blake!

    Lance´s last blog post..Sunday Thought For The Day

  • http://calorielab.com/news/categories/dr-j-will-see-you-now/ Dr. J

    Great information! Thanks Blake!!

    Dr. J´s last blog post..Dr. J on doctors and angry patients

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