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Side Effects Of Soft Drinks

Mohsin Ali — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:07:20 +0000

Taking soft drinks have become our daily routine without considering the side effects of cold drinks. Carbonated or soft drinks have become a part of our diet to such an extent that for many, a meal or a snack without a soft drink is unthinkable. Although soft drinks may provide instant refreshment, they are very harmful to our bodies.

A carbonated drink is nothing more than a toxic brew of colouring agents and chemicals with no nutritive value. A regular bottle contains an equivalent of 11 teaspoons of sugar and excessive consumption can lead to increased triglyceride (fat) formation and decreased glucose tolerance, either of which may cause diabetes. A regular can of a soft drink contains 45 milligrams of caffeine and can lead to a dependence on the substance. These drinks have a pH of 3,4 (acidic), which is strong enough to dissolve your teeth and intestinal linings. For habitual drinkers, the risk of bone fractures increases by three to four times and in the long run may even cause osteoporosis. Probably the most disturbing fact about soft drinks is that the zing, which makes them so appealing, comes from a combination of phosphoric acid and an anti-freeze compound, ethylene glycol (a poison).

Carbonated drinks are aerated with carbon dioxide—the same substance which is the waste product of our respiratory process and would otherwise cause suffocation if left in the lungs.

Soft drinks can also be used for other tasks such as cleaning toilet bowls, loosening rusted bolts or to get rid of corrosion on battery terminals. This highlights the true poisonous natural of all such drinks.

Considering all the harmful effects of soft drinks, it only makes sense to switch over to healthier substitutes such as water, fresh juices, flavoured milk, milk shakes, lassi, nimbu-pani or green tea. Considering the side effects of soft drinks, it is better to take natural drinks rather artificial ones.

In Pakistan or India most soft drinks are Pepsi, Coca Cola, Apple etc. Side effects of Coca Cola Or Pepsi are equally harmful as of other cold drinks.

The writer is a medical practitioner.

Herbs For Hair: Herb to Remove Dandruff And Bring Shine

Afifa Gillani — Mon, 10 May 2010 13:29:06 +0000

Herbal hair rinses are very easy to make—basically they are a cold tea—and they are good for all sorts of things—to clear dandruff, to lighten or darken hair and, of course, as a general conditioner to bring out the highlights in the hair.Infusions of Lime flowers of Nettles make good hair conditioners of Parsley is rubbed into the hair and scalp every few days it is said to help clear dandruff. An infusion of Rosemary made in the usual way—pour boiling water over two or three sprigs of rosemary, let it cool, and warm it up again just before use—not only makes the hair smell wonderful but it is extremely good for it and will darken dark hair. Use it as a final rinse. An infusion of Camomile flowers used in the same way will brighten fair hair. Rumour related that Lucrezia Borgia used some ‘unnatural means’ to lighten her hair—blondes being unusual in Italy—perhaps her secret concoction was nothing more ominous than infusion of Camomile.

Herbal hair rinses are very easy to make—basically they are a

cold tea—and they are good for all sorts of things—to clear

dandruff, to lighten or darken hair and, of course, as a

general conditioner to bring out the highlights in the hair.
Infusios of Lime flowers of Nettles make good hair conditioners

of Parsley is rubbed into the hair and scalp every few days it

is said to help clear dandruff. An infusion of Rosemary made in

the usual way—pour boiling water over two or three sprigs of

rosemary, let it cool, and warm it up again just before use—not

only makes the hair smell wonderful but it is extremely good

for it and will darken dark hair. Use it as a final rinse. An

infusion of Camomile flowers used in the same way will brighten

fair hair. Rumour related that Lucrezia Borgia used some

‘unnatural means’ to lighten her hair—blondes being unusual in

Italy—perhaps her secret concoction was nothing more ominous

than infusion of Camomile.

What Is Nutrition? Definition And Meaning Of Nutrition

Mohsin Ali — Sun, 02 May 2010 08:51:50 +0000

What is nutrition?
Good nutrition can help prevent disease and promote health. The first thought that comes to various people’s minds is “health food”. But knowing how much of what foods to eat to ensure good health. Technically, nutrition is defined as “The sum of the processes involved in eating, absorbing, and using nutrients”. The science of nutrition studies the processes by which the body uses food for energy, maintenance, and growth. It is particularly concerned with identifying those nutrients and substances in foods that foster the development of a strong body and promote good health.
There are six major classes of nutrients: carbohydrates, fats, minerals, protein, vitamin and water. Nutrition is also called nourishment which helps in providing the food to cells and organisms. Poor nourishment can have an injurious impact on health, causing deficiency diseases such as scury, beriberi and kwashiorkor.

What is good nutrition?

Good nutrition leads to good health, and may include a diet that contains vitamins, proteins etc. Lack of good food remains a serious problem, with about 36 million human beings starving to death every year. For good nutrition a person should eat a well-balanced diet. Children require relatively larger amounts of nutrients and calories because of their rapid growth. Good nutrition are
All fruit, Wheat, Milk, Fish, Soya beans, Brown Rice, Meat-but not to excess

What is bad/poor nutrition?
Bad nutrition leads to bad health with many diseases such as malnutrition or some other serious diseases. Bad nutrition are:
Oily foods such as chips, Fried items (Fish fingers, chickenfry), Ghee and butter, Raw eggs, Unwashed raw vegetables and fruits.
The total amount of fat you eat, whether high or low, is not really linked with disease. What really matters is the type of fat you eat. The ‘bad’ fats-saturated and trans fats-increase the risk for certain diseases.
What is Sports nutrition?
Sports nutrition is the study and practice of nutrition and diet as it relates to athletic performance. Good nutritional practice will help athletes train hard, recover quickly and adapt more effectively with less risk of illness and injury. Athletes are cautioned against the indiscriminate use of dietary supplements. The use of supplements does not compensate for poor food choices and an inadequate diet. Food can contribute not only to the enjoyment of life, but also to success in sport.

Fruit Or Vegetable: The Difference Between Fruits and Vegetables

Mohsin Ali — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 07:00:43 +0000

Fruits and vegetables are the most essential part of our daily food. These two natural products provide proteins, vitamins and some other most important ingredients of our body. Is there any special definition which can differentiate between the fruits and vegetables. In 1893 United States Supreme Court tried to clarify the difference between a fruit and a vegetable by saying that vegetable are eaten as part of the main course of a meal, but fruit is eaten as an appetizer or dessert, or for a snack.

Fruit Or Vegetable

But, as with so many words, there is one definition which is correct according to the dictionary and another one which people use in everyday life. Sweet corn, for instance, is eaten as an appetizer, but most people would consider it a vegetable. Similarly, fruits and vegetables are differentiated on the basis of taste, sweet or savory.
In botany, a fruit is the ripened ovary of a plant. (The ovary is the part of the plant where the seeds are kept). So, strictly speaking, an acorn is as much a fruit as an apple. But, if you went into a store and asked for fruit, the store owner would not offer you acorns. When we talk about fruit in everyday life, we mean the juicy fruits like apples, grapes, oranges and melons.
A “Vegetable” has even more meanings than a “fruit”. The word covers any kind of plant life, even including trees. But, again, in everyday life vegetables mean food like lettuce, cabbage and sprouts. This type of food is differentiated from fruits on the basis of its savory taste.