At first I thought that drinking carbonated drinks – referred to as “sodas” in general conversations only harmed the enamel on our teeth. Yes, it eats away the enamel that protects your teeth from cavities and other losses… my son in law is an outstanding and bright dentist in Wichita Kansas and he KNOWS.

But… sodas can also cause a host of other health problems you don’t want… including weight gain!

I just read a fascinating article on Dr. Mercola’s site about the drinking of sodas – even ONE can of soda a day can cause a pound of weight gain a month (besides harming your teeth AND causing hyperkalemia – low potassium) – you can read more here: Drinking-Soda-Can-Paralyze-You

Here’s just PART of the harm caused by drinking diet sodas from Dr. Mercola’s website:

Artificial sweeteners induce a whole set of physiologic and hormonal responses that actually make you gain extra pounds. (Not to mention the fact that artificial sweeteners are more dangerous for your health than high fructose corn syrup in many other ways.)

Liver damage. Consumption of too many soft drinks puts you under increased risk for liver cirrhosis similar to the increased risk faced by chronic alcoholics.

Tooth decay. Soda dissolves tooth enamel and is thought to be responsible for doubling or tripling the incidence of tooth decay. Soda’s acidity is even worse for teeth than the solid sugar found in candy.

Kidney stones and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Colas of all kinds are well known for their high phosphoric acid content, a substance that changes urine in a way that promotes kidney stone formation. Drinking one quart (less than three 12-ounce cans) of soda per week may increase your risk of developing kidney stones by 15 percent.

I’d love to hear your comments about this subject!

Good old vital, pure drinking water – back to you! :) Oh, and not in plastic bottles (that’s yet another subject for maintaining a greener planet and having a lot less toxic plastic in our landfills)

To your better health!
Donna