I hate to be a nay-sayer and really hate telling people not to do things, but this is something that I can’t be quiet about. Coca-Cola is dangerous and you need to stop drinking it right now.
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Now, before you tell me to adjust my tinfoil hat and calm down, I want to explain something. I love drinking Coca-Cola. It was my go-to drink for most of my teenage years and as an adult, I still like to indulge in the odd tin. That was until I realised the damage it was doing to me. I’m very lucky that I still have my teeth and don’t have diabetes, but I do have IBS. It’s something that I like to complain about from time to time. Do you know caused it? Bingo baby! Coca-Cola! I worked that out after keeping a food diary and the only thing that was always there at my flare-ups was Coca-Cola. And by “flare-up” I mean “crippling diarrhoea for 3 hours that nearly resulted in a trip to the hospital”.
The Health Risks
- Diabetes- Diabetes is on the rise across the world and sugary drink are the main reason. There is so much sugar in these drinks that just one a day can increase your risk of developing blood sugar problems by 25%.
- Diarrhoea- Yep, my personal favourite, it is due to fructose malabsorption. Basically, the fructose sits in your intestines and attracts a lot of water, and then it has to come out.
- Weight gain- It shouldn’t be surprising that all of those empty calories cause weight gain but most people don’t realise that all of the excess sugar gets turned into fat.
- Tooth decay- That sugar might only be in your mouth for a second but it clings to your teeth and breaks down the enamel. When I got my tongue pierced many moons ago, my mum tried to get the dentist on her side but the dentist shot her down saying, “I’d rather see a tongue piercing than someone who drinks loads of fizzy drinks”.
Other uses for Coca-Cola
- It can be used to wash grease from fabrics
- If you get chewing gum stuck in your hair, simply dip the portion of hair in coke for around 2 minutes, and the gum will slide right off
- It can also remove hair dye
- It can clean engines
- It will even remove oil stains from the garage floor. Pour some on, leave for a while before hosing it off
- It can destroy slugs and snails in the garden
- It can remove rust stains
- You can make pennies look shiny and new by washing them in coke
- It can descale your kettle
- It can clean the toilet and remove gunk from the pipes
- It can remove blood stains from clothes
- You can polish chrome by mixing it will aluminum foil
- If your floor looks a bit grimy, pour some coke on it, leave for a few minutes, and when you mop it up, your floor and grout will look like new
I’m not saying “don’t ever buy coke again!” Just find a different use for it other than drinking it.
OMG. I love Coca-Cola soooo much! But I agree, it should only be drank a treat and not a habit. I usually just drink water.
We can definitely live without coca cola or any soft drinks for sure 🙂 I haven’t had any in years! I love sparkling water with a slice of lemon though! It’s so refreshing!
I don’t drink Coca Cola because I don’t like its taste at all but since it can be used for a lot of other things, I wouldn’t mind buying it.
Coke is the main reason for causing diabetes. And others points are valid too that’s why I don’t drink it.
I stopped drinking Coke for quite a few years ago. I just couldn’t justify the amount of sugar going inside my body, but every time I see my friends drinking it I still crave for it… LOL
Wow, I can’t believe the other uses of coca-cola. with what it can do to those items, it’s not wonder it can be so hard on the human bodies 🙁
Not just coke…Any aerated sweet drink is bad for health…..one has to exercise control.and drink in limited quantity….Thank you
I can count in one hand the number of cups of Coca-Cola I have drunk. The last time I drunk Coca-Cola was maybe 12 or 13 years ago when I was a high school student I don’t drink Coke because of the same reasons you mentioned in your post.
I used to drink 5 cans of coke a day. I gave that up years ago. If I have a sip now it is just awful tasting to me. I have heard of all of these things that you have mentioned it can do. It’s just so unhealthy!
Interesting post. I’ve heard many of these about Coca-cola before. I’m not a real soda drinker but this is good info to consider.
I don’t drink coca cola but my older daughter does. I will share your post with her.
Wow I have a 2ltr in the fridge and reading thos just made me feel sick in my stomach. Awesome post
soda can be just as addicting as anything else! Glad you’ve taken a good step towards your health!
I should be joining you, but there is very little I enjoy more than a wild cherry pepsi. lol I have tried cutting back, it’s not easy. I might have a sugar addiction
Coke or any soda for that matter, are not good for health. You shared some valid points. Hope to leave it completely.
Worth sharing. Such a great eye opener for people out there. I am also guilty of taking coca cola. Thanks for this.
Omg. Can you imagine what it does to your teeth!!! I don’t drink fizzy drinks in general anymore. But I would have in the past. Yeah, sugars fee but still! I wonder if sigare free is as bad….
Hahaha! I have seen all the things that Coke can do. I remember cleaning a penny being the most important thing. I remember when my teacher showed us that.
I like the awareness this post has. Coca-cola is like bacon, too much of it or unbalance is really bad. This will make me think next time I’m having a sip
oh my god, my friends are obsessed with fizzy drinks, most of these are high in sugar. it is important to reduce it down