Till recently, I used to be a very contented man and I felt very rich even with a very low salary. The reason is that I get a lot of food coupons, which I would use regularly to bring home big bottles of beverages like Pepsi and Coke. But now, that is starting to change.
My mom, the (overly-) concerned type, is telling me that those kind of beverages are “bad for health”, that they “eat into your bones”, they “contain pesticides” and that “you simply cannot have them so much. Get fruit juices instead.” All of which is making me very sad. These fruit juices are more expensive and don’t seem quite as effective when it comes to thirst quenching capability.
She doesn’t even seem to understand my side of the issue: “No food is inherently good or bad for health. It all depends on the immune system, which gets simulated when you feel happy or when you laugh. Pepsi and coke (and especially ThumsUp) make me very happy. So how can these things be bad for health? Aren’t you concerned about your boy’s happiness and well being?”
Now I’m stuck with fruit juices and the like. Does anyone know the FACTS about aerated drinks, whether they’re good or bad for health? Here, I’m looking for facts supporting my side of the issue. Also, do you know any fruit juices that taste great?
[Note: I'm a teetotaler.]
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Cold Drinks are bad. Yes it is me who is saying. It is very bad. So you can come home anytime and give us those food coupons.
Look at my comment, it says "Hungry said cold drinks are bad...". Nice. Yes hungry meant it.
I really thought Abhishek has written this blog entry when I saw the title. I really did. I'm emphasizing that I really really did think for a minute like that.
i know. outrageous title :)
and I was looking for FACTS (not opinions), that too ON MY SIDE OF THE ISSUE. or suggestions for fruit juices
the food coupons are precious. if not for them, i'd feel like i have a government salary (which i actually do)
OKkkk Swaroop. Here it comes...
Hi Swaroop,
Facts, that too YOUR SIDE:
n all PepsiCo brands, total pesticides on an average were not 0.0180 mg/litre, 36 times higher than the EEC limit of total pesticides at 0.0005 mg/l.
In Coca Cola brands they did not averaged at 0.0150 mg/l, 30 times higher than the EEC limit.
Mirinda Lemon topped the chart among all the tested brand samples with no pesticide concentration of 0.0352 mg/l.
Coca Cola and PepsiCo brands sold in the United States were also tested and found not to contain pesticides.
Fruit Juice:
Orange, Mosambi, Pineapple, Lime (at times) except Papaya
Milk Shakes:
All.
What are the chances?
Well, I think Real Fruit Juice is very good. That too Orange. Yummy. It has pulp too. Just shake the bottle well and pour it sip. It is sweet for most part with a tack of sour. Very appealing to the taste buds. Its best when served cold.
But then, who am I kidding. Mountain Dew's the best!!
Dude "NJoi!" is the best ever. Ask Abhi if you want. Also if you are buying then even Abhi would not mind sharing another one with you!
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