Water v Coke

[Karen]

Source please, as I don't believe lots of the water claims. I drink lots of water, by the way, so it's not like I am taking this personally, but a lot of that sounds completely made up.

Also, on the "Coke" side, if the citric acid in the Coke is what will "clean your toilet bowl" wouldn't orange juice or lemonade also do the same thing?

A stronger acid that is often used around the house to clean things is white vinegar, which I use to clean litterboxes.

I think folks forget that we human beings are acidic creatures ourselves ... all acid ain't bad, like all alkalai ain't bad - it's just too much in either direction that should scare you. I remember when certain shampoos labelled themselves (as a selling point) non-alkalai. Bet they wouldn;t have had the same marketing buzz with "mildly acidic" - but acid is the opposite of alkalai ...

We humans are funny (as in peculiar) critters.

[sweetpatata6]

Also, on the "Coke" side, if the citric acid in the Coke is what will "clean your toilet bowl" wouldn't orange juice or lemonade also do the same thing?

It has to do with the citric acid/ carbonation mix, because the carbonation is very corrosive ((sp?)).

[Karen]

It has to do with the citric acid/ carbonation mix, because the carbonation is very corrosive ((sp?)).

So then any soda will do, right? Because I read ingredient labels on everything, citric acid in a soft drink is bad news for me - and almost every soda has it. Which is why I drink water, by the way.

I was just pointing out how the statement in the original posted bit is incomplete and misleading.

[lvpets2002]

I drink lots of water too (at least 54 + oz.) per day.. I do also drink two diet cokes a day (24 oz total) per day.. However I learned to drink lots of water due to my Colon problems..

[Cataholic]

False....

http://www.snopes.com/cokelore/acid.asp

[sweetpatata6]

False....

http://www.snopes.com/cokelore/acid.asp

But coke DOES disolve teeth in ike two days. ((My friend's even done it before))

But some of those didn't seem too right...

[Catty1]

Water is a winner, though!

I started a nutrition program about 4 years ago. Part of it was to up my water intake.

And yes, as a North American I was so used to not having enough water that I didn't feel thirsty any more...but it's funny how a lot of munchies disappeared when I upped my intake!

It sure detoxed the morphine/anesthetic headache when I was in hosp.

I agree with 1, 2, and 5, even though this is mentioned on Snopes. The percentages for less cancer and other illnesses, though, I would like to see documented.

However - 6 to 8 glasses a day sure can't hurt.

[Cataholic]

For the record, I am a huge water drinker. I aim for 2 litres a day, and totally feel the difference when I am hydrated. I had heard the thing about thirst differently, like once you notice the thirst, you are already dehydrated. Don't know if it is true or not.

Gotta run! Bathroom break. Water does that, you know.

[elizabethann]

Good thing there's Pepsi.

[wombat2u2004]

False....

http://www.snopes.com/cokelore/acid.asp

Well....you give your youngin whatever you want him to drink.....and I'll do the same for mine....k ????

[Lady's Human]

Wom, if you drink too much water it can poison you and kill you.

If you drink too much coke it can be bad for you.

The same goes for damned near anything.

There is an LD 50 (dosage at which 50% of the test population will die from acute effects) that has been lab tested for Corn Syrup, sugar and a few other innocuous foods. I could write up an article on them in such a manner that you'd be afraid to eat anything in your fridge.

The point is, as the old saying goes, all things in moderation.

[wombat2u2004]

Yes, true, all things in moderation is the go. But even then, some things are ok to consume, and others are not.
Am I to assume that Coca cola is not one of the products that is responsible for obesity and related problems in the USA ?????
Wom

[Lady's Human]

Coke, McDonalds, BK, KFC are in no way responsible for obesity in the US.

The responsibility lies (as far as food goes, there are exceptions who have no control over their metabolism) with those who have no self control and pay no attention to what they are eating. If you eat 4000 calories a day and sit on your butt, guess what? You're going to be overweight!

[wombat2u2004]

Source please, as I don't believe lots of the water claims. I drink lots of water, by the way, so it's not like I am taking this personally, but a lot of that sounds completely made up.

Also, on the "Coke" side, if the citric acid in the Coke is what will "clean your toilet bowl" wouldn't orange juice or lemonade also do the same thing?

A stronger acid that is often used around the house to clean things is white vinegar, which I use to clean litterboxes.

I think folks forget that we human beings are acidic creatures ourselves ... all acid ain't bad, like all alkalai ain't bad - it's just too much in either direction that should scare you. I remember when certain shampoos labelled themselves (as a selling point) non-alkalai. Bet they wouldn;t have had the same marketing buzz with "mildly acidic" - but acid is the opposite of alkalai ...

We humans are funny (as in peculiar) critters.

I'll try and track down the source for you. It came to me via an American PTSD site I'm a member of.....I know the guy who posted it, so will ask him.....k ?????
Wom