Posts Tagged ‘Soft Drinks’


Why a glass a day WILL keep the doctor away… – Daily Mail

Health benefits: Women put on less weight if they stick to red wine rather than soft drinks or other beverages The health benefits of red wine have long been a consolation to those who enjoy an occasional glass or two. But the news has got even …

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Health Care Reform – The Effort Continues in Washington

Health care reform, it's feeling like old news at this point, but the debate and the effort to push through some sort of change or law is still going on. This seems more about one party winning than it does about helping balance the industry as a whole and helping more Americans take charge of their own health. Should [...]

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How to Survive the Holidays

The day after Thanksgiving is a milestone of sorts in America. It reminds us of just how quickly the year has gone by- and how close we are to the holiday season. This realization- coupled with the fabulous sales at major department stores and malls everywhere- helps make the day after Thanksgiving our biggest shopping [...]

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Avoid All Soft Drinks, Some Juice Drinks OK

While many people may think that a soft drink here and there, or a diet soda once a day won't do harm to their health and especially their weight, you may want to read on. Juice plus regular soft drinks are just the beginning, because diet soft drinks are a big problem as well.  With natural (not [...]

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Nutrition Score For Schools: Fail

The diet and nutrition that students are getting today is not close to where it needs to be. Students need adequate vitamins and nutrients for good health, and what has been shown, good grades. Schools are not making the grade when it comes to the nutrition that is being provided. Here’s more – Schools in [...]

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Tax High-Calorie Juice Drinks, Soft Drinks

The most common way to raise money for any type of federal program is to raise taxes. The way to do that is to pick on things that contribute to health problems, like sugary juice drinks, soft drinks, or any high-calorie drinks that lack vitamins and nutrition, but are packed with calories and add to [...]

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Poor Diet And Violence Linked

There have been only a few studies done between a child’s level of success relative to their diet. For instance, a study was done on students’ performance in school with their typical diet, and their performance was measured after a period of being on a diet rich in whole food fruits and vegetables. The results [...]

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How To Treat Constipation At Home

by Troy Adams There are natural treatments for constipation that are easily available at home or can be bought at the grocery store. There are certain ingredients that are recommended natural treatments for constipation like, flaxseed, buckthorn, rhubarb, aloe or senna, but many times, the best treatment for constipation is a change in diet and [...]

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Taxing Juice And Soft Drinks – Health Care or Sick Pay?

A diet which is void of soft drinks and fast foods – the two top contributors to the obesity epidemic – is going to be a step toward better health. Here's a question, though: which is more fattening, apple juice or sugar-laden soda? Judging from the calories, the answer would be apple juice, which doesn't [...]

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