Have a Soda and a Smile?
Should You Eliminate
Carbonated Beverages?
Sodas are very popular among children, teenagers, young
adults, and even older adults too. Clinically, it is known
that carbonated beverages affect your metabolism (not in
a good way) and are partially responsible for the obesity
in America. Also, carbonated drinks have been shown to leach
important minerals from bone and tissue when the body is
attempting to remain in balance. This may lead to such long-term
problems like osteoporosis.
According to Digestive Health and Wellness there was recently
a study that linked soft drinks to esophageal cancer. Ok,
so you only have 2-3 diet sodas every day, but why go there?
Dentists have insisted for years that sodas (yes, including
diet sodas) are sugar laden and lead to the growth of cavities.
Nutritionist have pointed out that sodas are partially to
blame for Americas "battle of the bulge."
And now, to blast your favorite beverage even more, a team
of digestive disease doctors at a hospital in India are
taking the fizz out of sodas declaring in a recent study
that sodas may be linked to esophageal cancer. Yes, I know
esophageal cancer is extremely rare, but consider drinking
water instead; it's the healthy alternative.
Dr. Philip Jaffe MD, a leading gastroenterologist who teaches
at the University of Connecticut stated that, "the study
is intriguing, but like all epidemiological studies, it
has limitation."
Obviously, further studies are warranted to learn more.
What we do know is that GI doctors are aware that carbonated
beverages like sodas can exacerbate a condition known as
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).
By eliminating sodas from your diet you will have taken
one step closer towards improved health.