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To: grampa who wrote (206)	12/15/2006 3:02:42 PM
From: E. Charters	Respond to of 356

Soft drinks are mostly delivery system for a special artificial fruit sugar. Excess carbs causes depression, suicidal tendencies and hyperactive behaviour in some individuals. Also the high fructose corn syrup kills leptin, a brain chemical that tells us when to sto eating. This can cause obesity in 25% of the population. This HFCS is in bread, and many confections. Avoid them all for health. A social scientist in New York treated a group of juvenile delinquent teenages successfully by just changing their diet away from sugars, carbohydrates and deep fried fats to whole grains and low glycemic carbs. This dieta alonje caused a 60% reduction in their recidivism rate. EC<:-}

To: grampa who wrote (206)	12/17/2006 9:44:03 PM
From: E. Charters	Respond to of 356

Diet Sodas Although diet sodas are “calorie-free”, they do not replace water in terms of nutrition. Diet sodas contain phosphorus, and a high phosphorus intake, if not balanced by a good intake of calcium, can promote loss of bone. (Regular sodas have phosphorus, too, neither is a great choice). Since many adults do not get enough calcium in their diet, drinking beverages that contain phosphorus adds to the problem of good calcium balance, and this can be a problem for those prone to osteoporosis. Good calcium/phosphorus balance is just one good reason that children and young people, who are still growing, should avoid drinking large amounts of either diet or regular sodas. In addition, diet sodas often contain caffeine, which is de-hydrating and adds to the challenge of replacing lost fluids. Last, diet sodas contain artificial sweeteners, and although they are considered “safe” in moderate amounts, they are unnecessary chemical that adds to the other chemicals the body is exposed to on a daily basis. Moderation is the key when drinking diet drinks.