Coffee or Soda—Which is healthier

In a recent study, woman who had one cola a day had about 15 percent higher risk of hypertension while similar pattern drinking of coffee appeared to have little effect.  And it appeared that the more cola they drank, diet or regular,  the higher their risk was for hypertension.  The coffee drinkers did not have an increased risk for high blood pressure.  So it does not appear to be the caffeine that is the culprit, but possibly the sweetner. (Maybe corn syrup is the problem?) Apparently coffee's caffeine can temporarily increase blood pressure for some people, but for most people small amounts (approximately 250 mg per day) appear to be safe.

But the answer to the healthiest drink is water.   Water.   Water.  You cannot be healthy if you do not drink enough water.  Our bodies are 60-75% water. So while you may feel you are getting your daily water needs in by sipping coffee, diet soda, or juice, there is nothing like the real thing: water!

Here are some of the Benefits of Drinking Water:

Transports oxygen to cells- water generates electrical and magnetic energy in every cell, providing a natural power boost

Maintains muscle tone - Proper hydration helps keep your joints and muscles lubricated, so you’ll less likely get cramps and sprains

Regulates body temperature—you will feel more energetic when exercising

Helps reduce water retention

Helps metabolic breakdown of proteins and carbohydrates

Helps eliminate body waste and toxins- Water is used by the body to help flush out toxins and waste products from the body. If your body lacks of water, your heart, for instance, need to work harder to pump out the oxygenated blood to all cells, so are the rest of the vital organs, your organs will be exhausted and so are you.  Flushing out waste (pardon the pun)  will raise your metabolism and help you lose weight.

Reduces hunger- works as an effective appetite suppressant without any calories.

Look Younger with Healthier Skin: You’ll look younger when your skin is properly hydrated. Water helps to replenish skin tissues, moisturizes skin and increase skin elasticity.

Better Productivity at Work: Your brain is mostly made up of water, thus drinking water helps you think better, be more alert and more concentrate.

Drinking water can also prevent and treat:

Depression: hydration helps the body naturally replenish its supply of the neurotransmitter serotonin

Disorders: hydration is needed for the production of nature's sleep regulator, melatonin

Lack of energy: water generates electrical and magnetic energy in every body cell, providing a natural power boost

Attention Deficit: a well hydrated brain is continually energized to imprint new information in its memory banks.

Heart disease and stroke: hydration is essential to help prevent clogging of arteries an the heart and brain.

Hypertension: hydration is crucial in treating it without using diuretics or medication

FLU  and other ailments like kidney stones and heart attack: water adds with lemon is used for ailments like respiratory disease, intestinal problems, rheumatism and arthritis etc.

Reduce the Risk of Cancer:  some studies show that drinking a healthy amount of water may reduce the risks of bladder cancer and colon cancer. Water dilutes the concentration of cancer-causing agents in the urine and shortens the time in which they are in contact with bladder lining.


So even if you don't like water, drink it.  Try it bottled.  Try it flavored.  Try it cold.  Just drink it.


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