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"I'd suggest staying away from, or at least cutting down on, fizzy drinks. All those little bubbles are carbon dioxide. We expel the carbon dioxide while breathing out, as it's poison to the body. So why do we choose to put it back in again in the form of carbonated drinks? Probably because we didn't know any better... but we do now! Fizzy drinks like cola not only dehydrate you, but may also contain around eight cubes of sugar per can - even worse are the diet colas with huge amounts of chemicals like aspartame... UGH! Steer clear of these, if you want good health." - Robert Redfern, The Miracle Enzyme Is Serrapeptase (Get the book.)

"This appears to be related to the huge increase in the consumption of "fizzy drinks". This could be said to be a societal trend or behaviour. It is fundamentally related to the tendency of parents to "give in" to the child's demand for this type of beverage. The power of television advertising does not help parents control this negative behaviour in their children and points to the need for more integrity from companies producing these beverages. It is wise for parents to realize that it is often 'profit only' that motivates these companies." - Philip Christie, Something to Chew On: A Mouth Map to Health (Get the book.)

"One particular additive, found in most fizzy drinks, is proven to keep people awake: caffeine. Indeed, three cans of Diet Coke deliver as big a caffeine hit as a regular espresso. As the French essayist Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin said in 1825, 'It is the duty of all mamas and papas to forbid their children to drink coffee, unless they wish to have little dried-up machines, stunted and old, at the age of twenty', but many parents, diligent about banning coffee, are unaware of the caffeine cocktail available in fast food and soft drinks." - Sue Palmer, Toxic Childhood: How the Modern World is Damaging Our Children and What We Can Do About it (Get the book.) "Human beings had already learned to extend their waking hours by the regular absorption of caffeine (in coffee, tea and, most recently, fizzy drinks), to which most of the developed world is now addicted. Gradually, through the twentieth century, people have slept less and less, and rushed about more and more. Indeed, we now seem positively to resent time spent sleeping, or even resting. As science writer Paul Martin points out in his book Counting Sheep, 'Having nothing to do is seen as a sign of worthlessness, while ceaseless activity signifies status and success." - Sue Palmer, Toxic Childhood: How the Modern World is Damaging Our Children and What We Can Do About it (Get the book.) "They start the day with a sugary cereal, and continue at regular intervals with cans of fizzy drinks, cakes and biscuits, chocolate bars and sweets. As a body fuel, sugar is worse than useless. It provides an immediate 'sugar high', which in many children can lead to hyperactivity and impulsiveness, so they're unable to settle down and learn in school. But this high soon wears off, leaving the body craving more sugar. The child then has the option of feeling cranky and miserable or refuelling with sugar for another high. Hence the regular sugary snacks." - Sue Palmer, Toxic Childhood: How the Modern World is Damaging Our Children and What We Can Do About it (Get the book.) "What's more, these finger-foods are 'tasty', because the high quantities of fat, salt and food additives disguise poor-quality ingredients. fizzy drinks satisfy our human craving for sweetness (there's the equivalent of three tablespoons of sugar in each can), as do sugary snacks like biscuits and chocolate bars. The addiction has been building up for some time, since fast-food outlets proliferated in the second half of the twentieth century and restaurants like McDonald's became associated with days out, treats and parties." - Sue Palmer, Toxic Childhood: How the Modern World is Damaging Our Children and What We Can Do About it (Get the book.)

"General Guidelines þ It is best to avoid heavy, oily and fried food; aged cheeses; yogurt; onion and garlic, especially uncooked; highly processed and refined foods; fizzy drinks, alcohol, coffee, regular tea; artificial sweeteners; and commercial sugar. þ Try to include one or two pieces of fresh fruit per day in your diet. If you use fruit juice, make sure it is freshly prepared and not older than one hour (best diluted with water)." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

"Offending items include anything that has a high refined white sugar content, such as sweets, chocolates (especially milk chocolates), and fizzy drinks. Phos ac: If hair has become thin and greasy as a result of emotional stress, especially in teenagers who are growing and developing very rapidly, Phos ac can be helpful. There is also likely to be a general sense of nervous exhaustion. Sulphur: This remedy is best used if there is a tendency to be averse to washing in general and if there is a noticeable feeling of heat and sweatiness in the head and scalp." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"Carmoisine (E122 or Red 3), a red dye, is used in jellies, sweets, blancmanges, marzipan and cheesecake mixes. You'll also find it in novelty cakes. • Ponceau 4R (El24 or Red 7), also red, is used in European tinned fruit, jellies and salamis. Smarties and Simpson's cakes also contain it. In addition to the devastating effects of additives in children (and adults), the excessive consumption of sugar by children has highly destructive effects on their development. It sows the seeds for many illnesses, including diabetes and obesity." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

"Glucose is the main fuel for the brain and body, and when blood glucose levels fluctuate wildly all day on a roller-coaster ride of refined carbohydrates, stimulants, sweets, chocolate, fizzy drinks, juices, and little or no fiber to slow the glucose absorption, it is not surprising that levels of activity, concentration, focus, and behavior will also fluctuate wildly, as is seen in children with ADHD." - Patrick Holford, The New Optimum Nutrition Bible (Get the book.) "However, fizzy drinks containing phosphorus can inhibit calcium absorption, as can drinks containing caffeine. A cola drink that contains both is therefore bad news. If you drink only pure water or distilled water, ensure that you are getting all the minerals you need from your diet and supplements. The majority of water filters cannot help but remove some of the good minerals along with the bad, so the same applies. Most important of all, whatever kind of water you drink, make sure you drink enough." - Patrick Holford, The New Optimum Nutrition Bible (Get the book.)

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