FWD: Confessions of a Soda Pop

[Guest guest]

Confessions of a Soft Drink

Hello. I am a humble effervescent liquid. Humble? Well, that is

debatable. Actually, I am quite proud of myself. Allow me to brag a little.

I fizz, sparkle, and bubble my way into thousands of people all over the

world, every day. I HAVE MUCH POWER! I cause masses of humanity to make

beelines for snack dispensers in plush, high-rise buildings. I stir men,

women and teenagers to dash into their cars late at night to speed to

their nearest 24-hour convenience store.

To give me an appetizing brown tint, I contain caramel coloring, which

has genetic effects and is a cancer-causing suspect. I sometimes have

polyethylene glycol as one of my ingredients. Glycol is used as

anti-freeze in automobiles, and as an oil solvent.

The bubbles and fizz with which I potently burn human insides is caused

by my phosphoric acid. The phosphorus in the acid upsets the body's

calcium-phosphorus ratio and dissolves calcium out of the bones. This

can eventually result in Osteoporosis, a weakening of the skeletal

structure, which can make one susceptible to broken bones. Also, the

phosphorus fights with the hydrochloric acid in human stomachs and

renders it ineffective. This promotes indigestion, bloating and

gassiness in many individuals.

I offer a selection of three types of sweeteners, according to the

customer's preference. The sweeteners are: Saccharin or Aspartame in the

diet type, and sugar or corn syrup in my regular drinks. These

substances enhance my appeal and come disguised as 'good' for everyone.

However, tastes can be deceiving! Let me explain.

Saccharin is an articial sweetener which has raised some concern about

cancer in laboratory animals. There are warning labels on containers in

which saccharin is an ingredient. Aspartame, the more common " diet "

sweetener, has been linked to convulsions, depression, insomnia,

irritability, weakness, dizziness, headaches, mood changes and mental

retardation. Sugar and Corn Syrup can induce both hypoglycemia (low bood

sugar) and hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) in susceptible individuals.

Hypoglycemia has been linked to mental illness and hyperglycemia to

diabetes. Sugar gives you a lift of burst of energy, then sends you

crashing down to severe fatigue. To get another charge, more sugary

drinks are consumed. This pattern exhausts the adrenal glands and leaves

a person with a chronic tired feeling.

Gorgeous!! That's what I am! I come dressed in a shiny metal can in

various colors and tints. Sometimes I am silver, sometimes golds, blue,

red, etc. I beckon and dazzle shoppers as they stroll past me in the

supermarket. On a hot day, I am especially attractive and hands reach

for cases of me to share with friends at picnics and parties. However, I

am very tricky. My thirst-quenching liquid, which is alluringly encased

in the aluminum can, contains traces of the same metal. The acid in the

soft drink eats away the aluminum, which floats around until it is

ingested by the consumer. Aluminum is a very toxic substance and builds

up in the human body. It has a particular affinity for the brain and has

been linked to the degenerative senility affliction, Alzheimer's Disease.

Many times humans think they can lose weight by drinking me in the

" diet " form. Not so! My high sodium content helps them retain water in

their bodies and they become edemic. The kidneys and bladder do not

function properly after a long habit of soft drink intake. The sugar in

me destroys the beneficial flora in the colon and constipation results.

This locks the toxins in the body so they cannot be eliminated properly.

The blood is not pure, as a result, and the cells are affected. In order

to lose weight, fat must be flushed from the cells. The enzymes

responsible for aiding the process of fat release are paralyzed when

they are poisoned, and so cannot do their job. People defeat their

purpose when they try to lose weight by drinking me.

In conclusion, I would like to admit there is not a smidgen of humility

in me. I am very egotistical! I am master over much of the

decision-making ability of the human race. HA! You don't believe me???

Look on school campuses, in city parks, at ball games, in business

offices, at street corners...anywhere there are people...SEE YOU AROUND!

[Guest guest]

Confessions of a Soft Drink

Hello. I am a humble effervescent liquid. Humble? Well, that is

debatable. Actually, I am quite proud of myself. Allow me to brag a little.

I fizz, sparkle, and bubble my way into thousands of people all over the

world, every day. I HAVE MUCH POWER! I cause masses of humanity to make

beelines for snack dispensers in plush, high-rise buildings. I stir men,

women and teenagers to dash into their cars late at night to speed to

their nearest 24-hour convenience store.

To give me an appetizing brown tint, I contain caramel coloring, which

has genetic effects and is a cancer-causing suspect. I sometimes have

polyethylene glycol as one of my ingredients. Glycol is used as

anti-freeze in automobiles, and as an oil solvent.

The bubbles and fizz with which I potently burn human insides is caused

by my phosphoric acid. The phosphorus in the acid upsets the body's

calcium-phosphorus ratio and dissolves calcium out of the bones. This

can eventually result in Osteoporosis, a weakening of the skeletal

structure, which can make one susceptible to broken bones. Also, the

phosphorus fights with the hydrochloric acid in human stomachs and

renders it ineffective. This promotes indigestion, bloating and

gassiness in many individuals.

I offer a selection of three types of sweeteners, according to the

customer's preference. The sweeteners are: Saccharin or Aspartame in the

diet type, and sugar or corn syrup in my regular drinks. These

substances enhance my appeal and come disguised as 'good' for everyone.

However, tastes can be deceiving! Let me explain.

Saccharin is an articial sweetener which has raised some concern about

cancer in laboratory animals. There are warning labels on containers in

which saccharin is an ingredient. Aspartame, the more common " diet "

sweetener, has been linked to convulsions, depression, insomnia,

irritability, weakness, dizziness, headaches, mood changes and mental

retardation. Sugar and Corn Syrup can induce both hypoglycemia (low bood

sugar) and hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) in susceptible individuals.

Hypoglycemia has been linked to mental illness and hyperglycemia to

diabetes. Sugar gives you a lift of burst of energy, then sends you

crashing down to severe fatigue. To get another charge, more sugary

drinks are consumed. This pattern exhausts the adrenal glands and leaves

a person with a chronic tired feeling.

Gorgeous!! That's what I am! I come dressed in a shiny metal can in

various colors and tints. Sometimes I am silver, sometimes golds, blue,

red, etc. I beckon and dazzle shoppers as they stroll past me in the

supermarket. On a hot day, I am especially attractive and hands reach

for cases of me to share with friends at picnics and parties. However, I

am very tricky. My thirst-quenching liquid, which is alluringly encased

in the aluminum can, contains traces of the same metal. The acid in the

soft drink eats away the aluminum, which floats around until it is

ingested by the consumer. Aluminum is a very toxic substance and builds

up in the human body. It has a particular affinity for the brain and has

been linked to the degenerative senility affliction, Alzheimer's Disease.

Many times humans think they can lose weight by drinking me in the

" diet " form. Not so! My high sodium content helps them retain water in

their bodies and they become edemic. The kidneys and bladder do not

function properly after a long habit of soft drink intake. The sugar in

me destroys the beneficial flora in the colon and constipation results.

This locks the toxins in the body so they cannot be eliminated properly.

The blood is not pure, as a result, and the cells are affected. In order

to lose weight, fat must be flushed from the cells. The enzymes

responsible for aiding the process of fat release are paralyzed when

they are poisoned, and so cannot do their job. People defeat their

purpose when they try to lose weight by drinking me.

In conclusion, I would like to admit there is not a smidgen of humility

in me. I am very egotistical! I am master over much of the

decision-making ability of the human race. HA! You don't believe me???

Look on school campuses, in city parks, at ball games, in business

offices, at street corners...anywhere there are people...SEE YOU AROUND!