In addition to Spokewench's assumptions (sugar/syrup in reg. sodas and fake sweeteners in diet sodas - bad, bad, bad!!!), I would add my own assumption of the phosphorous and caffeine - both of which leach calcium from the bones and contribute to bone loss (at least, that's what my nutritionist told me!).
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08-07-2007, 08:05 AM #1
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Last edited by michelem; 08-07-2007 at 09:46 AM. Reason: spelling
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08-07-2007, 09:37 AM #2
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I'm betting michelem has got it with the calcuim leaching properties of soda - pro cyclists even men can start having problems with osteoporosis, so avoiding something that will make it more likely is imperative.
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08-07-2007, 09:38 PM #3
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but, but, I *love* caffeine and phosphoric acid!! They are my friends!
(especially when i have a bad gut. Do the osteoporosis gods turn a blind eye to the medicinal uses of Coca Cola?)
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08-08-2007, 07:47 AM #4
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Don't think so. Which sucks, since I need caffeine as my asthma rescue drug... and Coke is easier to deal with than coffee. So I try not to get into asthma trouble by taking my medication. OTOH, I shouldn't have Coke most of the time. I don't need the sugar. So I try not to drink it except as a maybe once a week treat, and I mostly suceed.
Originally Posted by KnottedYet
but, but, I *love* caffeine and phosphoric acid!! They are my friends!
(especially when i have a bad gut. Do the osteoporosis gods turn a blind eye to the medicinal uses of Coca Cola?)
Chocolate milk, plain milk, cheese... *those* are all allowed and get me calcium. And I like 'em.
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08-08-2007, 09:25 PM #5
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I should've mentioned that sugar is also my friend.
The more refined, the better!
I like hanging out with refined society....
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08-09-2007, 03:54 AM #6
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Sugar tastes good, and at the right time is *definitely* my friend. But too much is not good for me
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