soda drinkers!!!!
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....oh and by the way, being born has been shown to result in death 100% of the time, just so you are aware!
Yep. Can only avoid it so long, amirite.0 -
I *adore* someecards.0 -
Just saw on the news that due to a law in California, Pepsi and Coke have to put a MAY CAUSE CANCER warning on their labels. The ingredient used for coloring is the carcinogen (sp?).
I had no idea. I don't drink soda, but just another good reason not to.
In California, christmas tree lights have a "May Cause Cancer" warning too. Does it seem like it's a good idea to stop decorating your christmas tree with lights because of this?
There are WAY better reasons for avoiding soda than the junk-science "caramel color causes cancer" and other silly junk science reasons. Like the fact that it's got a lot of calories with no nutritive value. Avoiding it because California puts a lable on it is just silly.0 -
Yes, that, among other reasons, is why I haven't drank pop since high school. My cross-country coach forbade it because the phosphorous in it can deplete bone strength (something to that effect, not entirely 100% sure what the science behind it is) so he didn't want his runners more prone to stress fractures. Also, people usually think drinking diet pop will help them lose weight... not the case.
I guess your cross-country coach didn't teach science. Phosphorous doesn't cause bone problems. EVER. There is some evidence that PHOSPHORIC ACID can, but if anyone tells you some crap about phosphorous causing "bone strength depletion" they are clearly repeating something they didn't understand so aren't repeating correctly and you need to look more closely at the real, peer-reviewed evidence. Tis is true of som many things....0 -
Yes, that, among other reasons, is why I haven't drank pop since high school. My cross-country coach forbade it because the phosphorous in it can deplete bone strength (something to that effect, not entirely 100% sure what the science behind it is) so he didn't want his runners more prone to stress fractures. Also, people usually think drinking diet pop will help them lose weight... not the case.
Wow so that 61 pounds i lost all while drinking diet soda must have been my imagination?
haha, oh, not at all! Clearly you've been eating healthily and exercising. I'm referring to the people that order a Big Mac Extra Value meal, extra large fries, an apple pie and a Diet Coke. There is a disconnect there somewhere...
I was one of those people. I just hate regular soda of any type. Too much sugar. Its just what I like.0 -
You stopped drinking it years ago because of something that happened now? Impressive!Yes, that, among other reasons, is why I haven't drank pop since high school.0 -
The chemical we are panicking over today is only found in sodas with caramel color, so club soda is OK.What about club soda? Isn't that just fizzy water?0 -
Water MAY be harmful to your health. Not kidding. People have died from drinking water.
I think there should be a warning label on all Taps, Wells, and Water Bubblers.
California? Are you listening?0 -
Yes, that, among other reasons, is why I haven't drank pop since high school. My cross-country coach forbade it because the phosphorous in it can deplete bone strength (something to that effect, not entirely 100% sure what the science behind it is) so he didn't want his runners more prone to stress fractures. Also, people usually think drinking diet pop will help them lose weight... not the case.
Wow so that 61 pounds i lost all while drinking diet soda must have been my imagination?
Oh, wait for it! Soon to follow will be the "No, I don't mean you, I mean the "lazy fat people, not you.. YOU obviously eat healthier than that" You lose weight when you burn more calories than you eat. What you eat may affect your metabolism/burn, but if you burn more than you eat, you lose weight. Even if you drink diet soda. What the poster MAY be referring to is a study where artificial sweeteners were CORRELATED (and correlation tells us nothing about causation) with weight gain. The thought was, though there is no actual proof of this, that the extreme sweetness of artificial sweeteners dulls taste buds and may cause one to eat more food in general to gain the same satisfaction. Again, correlation, but no real answers.
Do what works for you. It's not your imagination.0 -
ABC News reported on this last night. They said Coke is going to be changing their recipe for the "caramel color" and removing the carcinogen. They also reported that the pink filler that is featured in Food, Inc. for McD's meat... is also in most grocery store meat. And, unless the meat is stamped USDA Organic, it probably has the filler (which is basically the leftovers melted down into a pink slime and used to be used for dog food)... so it's still animal... just not the quality expected for human consumption. MORE PANIC! ACKKKK!
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2012/03/is-pink-slime-in-the-beef-at-your-grocery-store/0 -
Yes, that, among other reasons, is why I haven't drank pop since high school. My cross-country coach forbade it because the phosphorous in it can deplete bone strength (something to that effect, not entirely 100% sure what the science behind it is) so he didn't want his runners more prone to stress fractures. Also, people usually think drinking diet pop will help them lose weight... not the case.
Wow so that 61 pounds i lost all while drinking diet soda must have been my imagination?
haha, oh, not at all! Clearly you've been eating healthily and exercising. I'm referring to the people that order a Big Mac Extra Value meal, extra large fries, an apple pie and a Diet Coke. There is a disconnect there somewhere...
actually thats me except not the big mac because I hate McDonalds. More like a jumbo jack large curly fries and a diet coke,I like the way diet soda tastes and no longer like the taste of regular soda. So I am one of those people,and its not really about the diet its about the taste. My big problem with regular soda was how much I drank 6+ a day thats A LOT of calories so I switched to diet,now I tend to drink maybe 2 diets a day,but I noticed when I took a sip of my husbands regular coke the other day it does not even taste good to me anymore. I do get funny looks when im in a fast food place an order a diet coke lol not only that but switching to diet helped me go from 6 a day to 2 which i think is a good thing,atleast i dont burp as much now:laugh:0 -
The chemical we are panicking over today is only found in sodas with caramel color, so club soda is OK.What about club soda? Isn't that just fizzy water?
But OTHER people are panicing about phosphoric acid, which club soda DOES have. The key here is "panicking over TODAY" [emphasis mine] The risk here is imaginary. In some non-zero quantity, EVERYTHING causes cancer. Look at the actual risk. You take a bigger risk leaving your house.0 -
I have a pair of shoes that have a sticker on the bottom that says they may contian a chemicle known to the state of CA to cause cancer.
I love my cancer shoes
...that brought a chuckle to my Friday. :-)0 -
It seems like everything is considered a carcinogen these days. Although I'm glad they're finally putting it out there that fizzy drinks aren't good for the body.
This PARTICULAR warning has NOTHING to do with "fizzy drinks." And caramel coloring is in almost every "brown" beverage and food. LOOK at the labels THIS warning only applies to brown beverages, like Coke, Pepsi, root beers, Dr Pepper, etc, and not to 7UP, Sprite, orange sodas, yadda, yadda.
"Fizzy drinks" are, in themselves, no worse for you than any other beverage. The sugar-sweetened ones are a lot of calories for no real nutrition, but apple juice, for instance, doesn't have any real nutrition either, and it's generally got more sugar than Coke or 7UP.0 -
I guess I'm screwed then. I drank about 12 diet cokes a day for about 4 years. I probably already have cancer from it. On a side note, I gave it up completely about 3 months ago and have never felt better. Much more energy and no headaches anymore. I thought I'd never be able to give it up but it was actually no problem as long as you drink a ton of water in its place.0
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ABC News reported on this last night. They said Coke is going to be changing their recipe for the "caramel color" and removing the carcinogen. They also reported that the pink filler that is featured in Food, Inc. for McD's meat... is also in most grocery store meat. And, unless the meat is stamped USDA Organic, it probably has the filler (which is basically the leftovers melted down into a pink slime and used to be used for dog food)... so it's still animal... just not the quality expected for human consumption. MORE PANIC! ACKKKK!
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2012/03/is-pink-slime-in-the-beef-at-your-grocery-store/
Well....I agree that the actual risk of pink slime is much lower than the panic people are fussing about, but it's more than scraps. It's treated with ammonia, that's why it's so pink, and that's why they are up in arms. I'll continue eating it, as I haven't seen convincing evidence that it's not safe, but this is why it's important to know the real science and not just read news reports.0 -
Yes, that, among other reasons, is why I haven't drank pop since high school. My cross-country coach forbade it because the phosphorous in it can deplete bone strength (something to that effect, not entirely 100% sure what the science behind it is) so he didn't want his runners more prone to stress fractures. Also, people usually think drinking diet pop will help them lose weight... not the case.
Wow so that 61 pounds i lost all while drinking diet soda must have been my imagination?
haha, oh, not at all! Clearly you've been eating healthily and exercising. I'm referring to the people that order a Big Mac Extra Value meal, extra large fries, an apple pie and a Diet Coke. There is a disconnect there somewhere...
actually thats me except not the big mac because I hate McDonalds. More like a jumbo jack large curly fries and a diet coke,I like the way diet soda tastes and no longer like the taste of regular soda. So I am one of those people,and its not really about the diet its about the taste. My big problem with regular soda was how much I drank 6+ a day thats A LOT of calories so I switched to diet,now I tend to drink maybe 2 diets a day,but I noticed when I took a sip of my husbands regular coke the other day it does not even taste good to me anymore. I do get funny looks when im in a fast food place an order a diet coke lol not only that but switching to diet helped me go from 6 a day to 2 which i think is a good thing,atleast i dont burp as much now:laugh:
I'm glad its not just me!0 -
Nothing good in soda, diet or regular......0
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im 14 days without any soda and i feel like my body went through hell and back...sucking down as much water as possible, but its amazing how dependent the body becomes to it. Its a struggle every day.0
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What if I leave my house with a soda in my hand? What then?? (Seriously, try looking at my other posts in this thread.)
The chemical we are panicking over today is only found in sodas with caramel color, so club soda is OK.What about club soda? Isn't that just fizzy water?
But OTHER people are panicing about phosphoric acid, which club soda DOES have. The key here is "panicking over TODAY" [emphasis mine] The risk here is imaginary. In some non-zero quantity, EVERYTHING causes cancer. Look at the actual risk. You take a bigger risk leaving your house.0 -
I think with everything else moderation. An every once in a while soda most likely wont kill you
But good to know regardless.
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I do not drink sodas and have banned all (diet included) from my home. Water or milk only (which also probably causes cancer.)0
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Caramel Color has been on the list of possible carcinogens for a while. If you look, you will find it in more things than just your soda.
True, but I must admit that I was a little concerned when I found that caramel coloring was the 2nd (yes is said 2nd) ingredient on a can of diet coke. There is more caramel coloring in there than flavoring.
Yikes!
Nonetheless, I have no intention of stopping my 1-2 cans a day habit.
Cheers!0 -
ABC News reported on this last night. They said Coke is going to be changing their recipe for the "caramel color" and removing the carcinogen. They also reported that the pink filler that is featured in Food, Inc. for McD's meat... is also in most grocery store meat. And, unless the meat is stamped USDA Organic, it probably has the filler (which is basically the leftovers melted down into a pink slime and used to be used for dog food)... so it's still animal... just not the quality expected for human consumption. MORE PANIC! ACKKKK!
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2012/03/is-pink-slime-in-the-beef-at-your-grocery-store/
Well....I agree that the actual risk of pink slime is much lower than the panic people are fussing about, but it's more than scraps. It's treated with ammonia, that's why it's so pink, and that's why they are up in arms. I'll continue eating it, as I haven't seen convincing evidence that it's not safe, but this is why it's important to know the real science and not just read news reports.
Oh, and Coke doesn't make it's caramel color, they buy it. It is manufactured near Clinton, IA.0 -
Personally--for the most part our family no longer drinks SODA. We believe that the Diet Soda my baby sister drank for years (15+ years)--was the cause of her brain tumor. Fortunately it was benign--and after a rough recovery--had to learn to walk again.
But think again--what these drinks do to our car batteries--we pour it on them to clean off the terminals. I no longer touch the stuff.
We actually don't know if it was the artificial sweetner or the other ingredients. Either way--i try to go organic on those items--no aspartame in my house.0 -
Caramel Color has been on the list of possible carcinogens for a while. If you look, you will find it in more things than just your soda.
True, but I must admit that I was a little concerned when I found that caramel coloring was the 2nd (yes is said 2nd) ingredient on a can of diet coke. There is more caramel coloring in there than flavoring.
Yikes!
Nonetheless, I have no intention of stopping my 1-2 cans a day habit.
Cheers!
That is because "caramel color" provides both color and flavor to Coke. It is not flavorless...0 -
haha, oh, not at all! Clearly you've been eating healthily and exercising. I'm referring to the people that order a Big Mac Extra Value meal, extra large fries, an apple pie and a Diet Coke. There is a disconnect there somewhere...
I do this all the time, not because I think its a healthier option, but because regular soda is far to sweet and gives me migraines, normally though I leave the apple pie out (its gross).0 -
An accidental overdose of soda interacted with my unique body chemistry, and now, when I grow angry or outraged, a startling metamorphosis occurs.
Don't make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry.0 -
In all seriousness, living on this planet as it is, can we really escape the threat of cancer? I'm pretty sure that caramel coloring in soda is low on the list of potential threats. There are potentially-cancer-causing chemicals in and on just about everything we eat, drink, breathe and touch. We spray chemicals in the air to make the house smell better, we clean with chemicals, we wash our clothes in chemicals, we eat food sprayed with chemicals. Either find a nice little unspoiled patch of land somewhere, grow your own food, and hope for the best, or accept the inevitable and enjoy a soda. 0
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An accidental overdose of soda interacted with my unique body chemistry, and now, when I grow angry or outraged, a startling metamorphosis occurs.
Don't make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry.
But I like it when you are all green and bulky,totally smoking hot0
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