Six Reasons to Not Drink Coca-Cola or Other Soft Drinks



Posted: Friday, January 05, 2007

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Health and Vitality

Most of us know that colas are not good for us. They contain high sugar and empty calories. If a 5 year old drinks just one can of soda per day by age 40 (s)he has a 50% greater chance of developing type 2 diabetes.

Here are some other reasons to give you pause before you down that next can of cola.



  • In many states, the highway patrol carries two gallons of Coke in the trunk to remove blood from the highway after a car accident.
  • You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of Coke and it will be gone in two days.
  • To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and let the "real thing" sit for one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous China.
  • To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a rumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola.
  • To clean corrosion from the car battery terminals: Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion.
  • To loosen a rusted bolt: Applying a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes.
    • Choose water instead. Add some lemon to give it a bit of flavor. Or enjoy iced tea.

    Cheryl Duvall, RN, LMT- She grew up in the healthcare field, has been a nurse for 30 years and has practiced massage for a little longer. She is passionate about health…hers, yours, everyone’s health. Cheryl has always enjoyed helping people reach their best in life…health, happiness, wealth. Read more articles…visit www.designingyourhealth.com

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