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Did you know that soda is the number one most consumed beverage in the U.S., other than water? This is not good, considering soda causes many health issues. This essay is all about soft drinks, including where they came from, how they are made, and the health risks that soft drinks cause.
Soda started a few thousand years ago. When Greeks and Romans discovered the medical benefits of mineral water, so they began to bathe in it. Then, in the late 1700’s, the Americans and Europeans started drinking this sparkling mineral water. Mineral water was first produced in 1809. This imitated mineral water was called “soda water.” The first bottled soda water was sold in 1835 (“Soft Drink”).
In 1767, Joseph Priestley created a process of infusing mineral water with carbon dioxide. Torbern Bergman also invented a similar process in 1771, while trying to produce mineral spring waters. He was suffering from poor health, and he thought that the mineral spring …show more content…
Sodas can also change the protein levels in the brain, which can lead to hyperactivity. Drinking sodas can cause dehydration, especially sodas with caffeine. This is because both sugar and caffeine cause dehydration. Caffeine is bad for your body, and soft drinks are the main source of caffeine. Sodas can even cause the risk of asthma and lung disease (Telegraph Reporters)(“8 Reasons Why People Drink Soda and 16 Reasons To Give Up Soda Drinking”).
Soda is a very acidic beverage, so it can cause a damaged digestive system. Soft drinks can even cause harm to cells. Studies show that soft drinks can even increase the risk of Alzheimer's. Now, you may think one soda every two or three days is not that bad, but drinking even two soft drinks a week can double the risk of pancreatic cancer. Next time you think about grabbing that soda out of the fridge, think again (Telegraph Reporters)(“8 Reasons Why People Drink Soda and 16 Reasons To Give Up Soda
Did you know that soda is the number one most consumed beverage in the U.S., other than water? This is not good, considering soda causes many health issues. This essay is all about soft drinks, including where they came from, how they are made, and the health risks that soft drinks cause.
Soda started a few thousand years ago. When Greeks and Romans discovered the medical benefits of mineral water, so they began to bathe in it. Then, in the late 1700’s, the Americans and Europeans started drinking this sparkling mineral water. Mineral water was first produced in 1809. This imitated mineral water was called “soda water.” The first bottled soda water was sold in 1835 (“Soft Drink”).
In 1767, Joseph Priestley created a process of infusing mineral water with carbon dioxide. Torbern Bergman also invented a similar process in 1771, while trying to produce mineral spring waters. He was suffering from poor health, and he thought that the mineral spring …show more content…
Sodas can also change the protein levels in the brain, which can lead to hyperactivity. Drinking sodas can cause dehydration, especially sodas with caffeine. This is because both sugar and caffeine cause dehydration. Caffeine is bad for your body, and soft drinks are the main source of caffeine. Sodas can even cause the risk of asthma and lung disease (Telegraph Reporters)(“8 Reasons Why People Drink Soda and 16 Reasons To Give Up Soda Drinking”).
Soda is a very acidic beverage, so it can cause a damaged digestive system. Soft drinks can even cause harm to cells. Studies show that soft drinks can even increase the risk of Alzheimer's. Now, you may think one soda every two or three days is not that bad, but drinking even two soft drinks a week can double the risk of pancreatic cancer. Next time you think about grabbing that soda out of the fridge, think again (Telegraph Reporters)(“8 Reasons Why People Drink Soda and 16 Reasons To Give Up Soda