Harmful effects

CONSEQUENSES OF NON-USING GREEN PRODUCTS

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HARMFUL SOFT DRINKS

• “Soft drinks” is a term used for beverages that don’t contain alcohol (“hard” liquor).

• Soft drinks have become so much a part of modern living, especially in major cities around the world.

• It particularly appeals to the younger generation who drinks soft drinks in place of water.

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• Soft drinks advertisements target young people who are oblivious to the harm these drinks can do to their bodies.

• Understand what these soft drinks contain:

Sugar

• A majority of soft drinks contain large amounts of refined sugar content of up to 15 teaspoons each in a 325 ml can. One can a day gives you more sugar than is necessary for your body.

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• Sugar erodes teeth, increases your risks of diabetes, heart disease, indigestion and skin problems.

Artificial Sweeteners

• Soft drinks disguised as “diet soda” or “tonic water” contain calorie-reduced sweeteners such as aspartame, acesulfame-K, saccharin or sucralose.

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Caffeine

• Caffeine is an addictive drug that enhances the soda flavour. It artificially stimulates the nervous system and increases the heart rate.

Acids

• Most soft drinks contain acids such as citric, phosphoric and malic or tartaric acids.

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• If you think you would brush your teeth after drinking soft drinks, hear this: Brushing your teeth after drinking an acidic soft drink can increase the damage to your tooth enamel, and dissolving down the gum line.

Carbon Dioxide

• Carbonated drinks are made by injecting carbon dioxide into the water under pressure.

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• The more carbon dioxide injected, the lower the pH, the more acidic it gets, the more fizzy it is.

• Too much carbon dioxide kills healthy cells.

Preservatives

• Preservatives are added into soft drinks to prevent spoilage, and to prolong shelf life.

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taste and flavour, and these preservatives help to preserve that.

• Sodium benzoate is present in most soft drinks. This chemical is known to cause asthma, rashes and hyperactivity.

• Sulphur dioxide is also used in some soft drinks to preserve the color of say, carbonated lemon juice from turning brown. This chemical is used for industrial bleaching.

ARTIFICIAL FLAVORINGS AND COLORINGS

• Artificial flavorings are commonly used in making soft drinks to give each flavor its distinctive taste. These have adverse effect on hyperactive children and must be eliminated from their diet.

• Tartrazine is an orange-yellowish drink coloring that is banned in Norway and Finland. It can cause allergic reactions like skin rashes, swelling, excessive mucus and bloodshot eyes.

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• Carmoisine is a reddish drink coloring that is banned in the US and Canada. It can cause allergic reactions, food poisoning and even cancer.

• Brilliant Blue is another cancer-causing agent that is now banned in many developed countries. Sadly, it is still being used in my country to produce soft drinks. This chemical can cause chromosomal damage and allergic reactions.

TYPES OF SOFT DRINK

• Pepsi• Lemon-lime• Root beer • Cream soda • Ginger ale

Effects of soft drinks(causes)

Weight Gain & Obesity Risk of Osteoporosis Dental Caries and Erosion Impaired Digestive System High Caffeine Content Toxins – Aspartame

Alternative drinks

Water Milk Fresh Juice of fruits Tea

SPECIFIC GRAVITY (RELATIVE DENSITY):