Soda is No No, Water is Go Go! Part II
Posted on 06. May, 2010 by Howard Salus in Education, Environment, Healthy Foods
By Rodi Alexander Friedman
Have you seen the new Coke ad for Seniors?!! “Oh My GOD!!!!” The AUDACITY!!!! It suggests that Coke gives you the energy to do all the things that you’ve never done but now have the vitality to do. It’s genocide!!!!! How unfortunate that big corporations, such as Coca Cola, are pushing poisons on our society, and, that they are allowed to do it! They know how to influence the public through TV ads. That is why it is so important that people like myself speak out, educate as many people as is possible, blow the whistle on these big companies and share the truths. And now, there is more information that I want to share with you in regards to my last column.
We’ve covered the vital importance of water verses every other liquid in my Part I article, now, I want to go into detail of why some other drinks are not good for you, and why they are injurious to your health. I know that some of my readers were thinking, “How can I drink half my body weight in ounces if I’m a 210 pound man?” That would mean drinking 105 ounces of water a day. Well, if you cut out most of the other unnecessary, waste of time and money drinks, such as soda, flavored water, and sports drinks, (which are high in sugar, sodium and artificially colored and flavored), in addition to sugary juices and coffee, you could do it quite easily. Remember that your body loses water everyday, even if you are not physically active. Water is lost through perspiration, urination, bowel movements, and through the lungs when you breathe. Consuming caffeinated beverages and a high protein diet can also cause extensive loss of water from the body. Make water your #1 choice of drink. Now I know what many of you are saying, “I just don’t like the taste of water.” That is because we’re so used to adding flavors and sugars, that we can’t even drink plain old H2O. Ever hear of “Metabolic Reprogramming?” If you have enough exposure to a food or drink, and I mean at least 18 -20 times, you learn to accept that taste, and in many cases, crave it. There is hope!
Juices, milk and other beverages are not substitutes for water. They activate the digestive process, rather than hydrating your body. Even lemons and limes added to drinking water will cause the fluids to be digested rather than being used for hydration. One of the best gifts that you can give your children is to teach them the importance of water, and to help them form the habit of making water their first choice beverage.
It is best not to consume water with your meals unless you are thirsty, choking, or have esophageal reflux. Drinking water during meals dilutes your digestive juices, making digestion considerably more difficult for your system. I have made a conscious effort not to drink with my meals, and I can honestly say, it made a big difference. It is best to drink any time before you eat, and 1 -1 1/2 hours after eating. Also, try to drink your water at room temperature. It is easier on the stomach, and easier to get down.
Now lets talk about soda, and how debilitating it is to the human body. Let me start by saying, that if fire fighters use “Coca Cola” to clean the rust off of their trucks and corrosion from car batteries, imagine what it is doing to the lining of your stomach! OUCH!! The active ingredient in soda is phosphoric acid. It will dissolve a nail in 4 days. Phosphoric acid also removes calcium from the bones, and is a major contributor to the rising increase of osteoporosis.
Another ingredient is sodium benzoate. It is used as a preservative, and most often found in soft drinks, but can also be found in many other foods, condiments and pickles. It is also used as an anti-icing fluid in automobiles, and has been found to become carcinogenic when mixed with the additive “Vitamin C”, and has changed the DNA of mitochondrial yeast cells…….and we wonder why cancer cases have sky rocketed over the past 30 years!
Soda consumption is linked to diabetes, cancer and obesity. A new California study has found a whopping 62% of adults who drink at least one soda each day are over weight. It is liquid sugar! The average California teen consumes 39 pounds of liquid sugar a year, solely from soda consumption. Diet soda is even worse because of the artificial sweetener, Aspartame. I will be discussing this topic in detail in a future article, but just to give you an example, artificial sweeteners affect the nervous system, endocrine system, damage the kidneys, cause tumors and cancer. Our cells do not recognize it as a sugar.
Now, I don’t want you to think that all bottled waters are created equal. I decided to test the acid / alkaline level in 9 different bottled waters, and the only two that were acidic, were, Dasani and Aquafina. Funny that those two brands are put out by the Coke and Pepsi companies.
It is time to start treating soft drink companies as what they truly are; enemies of public health and financial parasites, that drain the public through increased health care costs caused by their products. Their ads promise happiness, but their products deliver disease. At some point, we as a people have to make a decision; do we continue to sacrifice the health of our children in order to keep these powerful corporations covered in cash? Or, do we force these powerful corporations to sacrifice their enormous profits, in order to save our health, and the health of future generations?
Greed is very powerful in the western world, and it often over shadows compassion. In a world where compassion takes precedence over greed, no one would dare advertise sodas and sugary drinks. But, unfortunately, we live in a world of ingrained American greed, where the Big Pharma and Tobacco Industries, along with the “Junk Food giants”, are accumulating wealth by manufacturing and advertising products that harm the human race.
Only by becoming more educated, and being a participant rather than a bystander, can we put a stop to the daily onslaught of companies who care not about the health and welfare of our children, but rather their own selfish gain. I for one say that time is NOW!
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Not to be corny, but I just LOVE reading our paper. Super article, Rodi. Hope lots of people will be inspired and do something positive. Howard
Anyone who thinks soda is good for you needs to place a chunk of raw meat in a glass of Coke and see if you can find it in the morning.
BRAVO RODI!!! It is Fabulous that someone like yourself is fearless enough to speak out on behalf of so many of us who feel just as strongly about the the misinformation that has filtered into our mind set and has become the norm, although, as we have learned from gathering additional knowledge that these prior myths have indeed “fizzled out”! Keep giving us more, and don’t hold back!!!
This article has the distinction of not only grabbing my attention but motivating a distinct alteration in my life style. After reading more diatribes that I care to mention, finally, there is some good, old fashion “Will Rogers Horse Sense”. The writer makes a subtle but accurate statement that fortunately is easy to understand, but unfortunately, has not been accepted by the majority. I emplore everyone to adhere to what we really already know, and not be swayed by media advertising, which not only adversely affects our health, but accumulates growth for the greedy.
fabulous article…as you are…Distilled water the answer?
This is a most important and informative article. I am impressed with your in depth explanation, and will pass this on to many.
Hi Meredith, So happy that you find our product a worthwhile and regular read. Be well, Howard
Hi Rodi!
The other local “Babs” here. I don’t know if I sent you a congratulations on part one so I’ll just say it again. I Thought this but perhaps didn’t send it. Your articles are wonderful – well written and the information is excellent. As someone who has worked with a holistic MD doing Nutritional Counseling, I am very appreciative of your depth and clarity. Keep up the good work.
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Joan
Hi Rodi,
You are an inspiration and the voice of truth. Looking forward to an article on artificial sweeteners.
Much love,
Rajan
we grew up on coke…i stopped drinking it long ago when i did an experiment and saw how it ate away anything in its way.
I thought wow, what that could do to my insides ….
I am stopping drinking Coke and have preferred cold water and fresh squeezed juices to this day.
Thanks for your right on info and hopefully parents will instill good drinking water habits in their children early on as mind did.
LYNNIA ALLISON-cohen
Great article Rodi! Just so everyone knows, Rodi got my family and I to stop drinking soda and other unhealthy drinks about 4 years ago. I personally don’t miss it and my children have finally learned to love water– still working on my husband : ) Keep up the great work my dear friend! XO Gabby
We need more people like you printing the truth to combat the mass of false advertizing that is crippling our society. Brava!!
Great articles, Rodi, and I absolutely agree with you. I do however, like a glass of chardonnay now and then!!
All the best to you and your family….
Rodi, How is it that one person can be beautiful, sing and dance and write too!
You’re amazing and I love that you are speaking the truth and teaching at the same time…well done girl~! xo
From Billy D:
ello Gorgeous,
I just read your second article. FANTASTIC (just as I expected) It is so true. I was home this past year for 10 mths. During that time I was working 14 hour days in a restaurant. In order to keep me so called ” energized” I was consuming tons of soda, redbull and coffee all day . Well DONT YOU KNOW I packed on some pounds in the 10mth. I am usually on average 155lbs-160lbs. Well when I got to Las Vegas and they weighed me I was 176 (SCAREY TO ME) . When I got back to the ship I decided to do something about it. I cut out soft drinks Completely and barely drink coffee. I have increased my water intake immensely and really focused on eating a lot more fruits and vegetables. I started working out 3 weeks ago and wouldn’t you know I am already down to 164lbs . Over all I feel and look so much better. I have more energy and my pants fit again! SO my friend as always YOU ARE RIGHT!!! Rock on and keep writing those great articles. By the way I would love for you to check out a product called LIVE SXINNEY. A friend of mine who is very into Health and wellness swears by it. I would love to know what you think of it. Also , being on the ship you know what the water here is like. Is there any kind of water filters aka Brita or something that you would recommend so that I may have better drinking water.
All My Best,
Billy D
xoxoxoxo
Great article, for sure! It’s hard to stay balanced. Would like to know which bottled waters you do recommend, and also whether mineral water or distilled can be clarified a bit more in your (hopefully) next issue!
xox
Andi Brown
THanks for sharing this with us all. I’m proud of you. Keep up the good work! Amanda
From Billy D:
ello Gorgeous,
I just read your second article. FANTASTIC (just as I expected) It is so true. I was home this past year for 10 mths. During that time I was working 14 hour days in a restaurant. In order to keep me so called ” energized” I was consuming tons of soda, redbull and coffee all day . Well DONT YOU KNOW I packed on some pounds in the 10mth. I am usually on average 155lbs-160lbs. Well when I got to Las Vegas and they weighed me I was 176 (SCAREY TO ME) . When I got back to the ship I decided to do something about it. I cut out soft drinks Completely and barely drink coffee. I have increased my water intake immensely and really focused on eating a lot more fruits and vegetables. I started working out 3 weeks ago and wouldn’t you know I am already down to 164lbs . Over all I feel and look so much better. I have more energy and my pants fit again! SO my friend as always YOU ARE RIGHT!!! Rock on and keep writing those great articles. By the way I would love for you to check out a product called LIVE SXINNEY. A friend of mine who is very into Health and wellness swears by it. I would love to know what you think of it. Also , being on the ship you know what the water here is like. Is there any kind of water filters aka Brita or something that you would recommend so that I may have better drinking water.
All My Best,
Billy D
xoxoxoxo
In answer to Andi’s question, distilled water can be useful for very short periods of time for therapueutic purposes. Because it is free from dissolved minerals, it can temporarily absorb toxic substances from the body for elimination. However, distillled water is highly acidic – it registers 5.8 on the PH scale. Regular consumption of distilled water can cause the body to draw minerals such as sodium and calcium from the soft tissues and bones, which can lead to many diseases including high blood pressure, irregular heart beat and osteoporosis.
Most tap water contains a lot of contaminants, and only contaminant-free water can be effective in washing toxins from the body. If you opt to drink bottled water, make sure you are purchasing water that contains minerals. This will be evidenced by the apperance of mineral analysis on the label, which is separate from the “Nutrition Facts” portion of the label. A better more economical option is installing a water filter in your home.
read your blog…;;i would like to continue to use bottled water..but as you suggest..not distilled! can you recommend a brand?? Thank you
I have to confess that I am one of the millions of people that can’t drink water because of the taste of lack of it.
I have in front of me a Coke and also a glass of water and started drinking water like a month ago and I DO feel a change in my habits. Drink water is YES! I do want to stay healthy, Florida finest tab water is ok, and cheaper.
Thanks for the clarification of the distilled water issue. I’ll take the beneficial minerals that are in the good water and drink to your good health!
xox
Andi
Rodi,
I want to thank you for the tireless work you put in to get these types of messages out to the public. It was more than 2 years ago that you spontaneously talked about the hurtful chemicals that are in soda. I was a 6pk a day diet coke drinker back then. I think I can count on ONE HAND how many I have had the past 2 years. I feel better for it and am now so much more in control of what I put in my body. I am so happy that you now have this great venue to share your knowledge and help people take a healthy control of their bodies!! Bravo!!