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 DRINKING SOFT DRINKS & SKIPPING BREAKFAST
06/03/2008
Food consumption at breakfast seems to increase activity and improve metabolism.
A five year Minnesota public school study demonstrated that breakfast eaters gained
Fewer unwanted pounds. This occurs despite the sugar content because there was more fiber and less fat in the cereals and eggs.
On the other hand, people who consume even one diet soda a day are more likely to develop the metabolic syndrome over the years than one who dines daily at a fast food restaurant. Plus the artificial sweeteners are excitotoxins, which can cause tingles, uneasy feelings and even neuropathy with long-term use. Diabetics should avoid those sweeteners or use the herb stevia, or D-xylose.
Have you read the labels on some of the common soft drinks kids may be drinking? The sugar content is high. Take the following:
Hi-C Blast?................25grams of sugar
Welch?s 100% Apple Juice ?.35 gms
Starbuck?s Frappucchino??..31 gms
Coca-Cola???????.........?.39 gms
Snapple Lemon Ice Tea?...??46gms
Powerade???????........?...60gms
Too much sugar may ultimately stress the pancreatic islet cells that produce insulin.
These drinks in excess contribute to the diabetic epidemic which has an impact on eye health. In the short run, an unbalanced diet can cause ADD, hyperactivity and fatigue.
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