Drinks come in many different varieties. Some are healthy (see “Healthy Water”). Others provide a jolt of energy. The purpose of this blog is to explore the pros and cons of different kinds. I point out the benefits, drawbacks, and effects of various drinks.
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People must consume two things to survive. They must eat food to nourish the body. The body requires liquid to live. This second requirement may be more important than the first. People can go for longer periods of time without food than without water or some liquid. Drinks provide different forms of liquid.
HEALTHY DRINKS
Many liquid concoctions promote good health – www.prevention.com/food/healthy-eating-tips/20-healthy-drink-options. People may drink these as snacks or as substitute meals. These could supplement workouts. These may look unappealing. Some might taste awful. Many help people lose weight (see “Healthy Water”).
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WEBSITES
One main purpose of this site to give informative links to other websites about the different types of relevant topics of discussion. This might aid them in making their personal choices. Please find some of those links below.
www.prevention.com/food/healthy-eating-tips/20-healthy-drink-options
www.bustle.com/articles/27917-the-10-healthiest-beverages-other-than-water
www.everydayhealth.com/photogallery/soda-alternatives.aspx
Search engine links are below.
FORUMS
I want to give users links to forums so users can learn from others about these options. People can learn the likes and dislikes of others. Information leads to good choices. Please find some forum links below.
www.city-data.com/forum/food-drink/91331-how-make-healthy-drinks-home.html
forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=145302741
shop.thefuturelaboratory.com/products/food-drink-futures-forum
www.linkedin.com/company/uk-health-forum
Forums search engine links are below.
CHAT ROOMS
I give links to chat rooms so people can discuss different healthy drink choices with others. They can do this publicly or privately. Be sure to guard confidential information on the Internet. No room is truly private. These discussions might help people evaluate and have better understanding to make clearer choices. Please find the chat room links below.
firstvitaplus-jeck.page4.me/53.html
www.chatterhead.net/health-chat.html
www.facebook.com/Healthy-Drinks-203072286422546/
www.linkedin.com/company/viva-drinks
Chat rooms search engine links are below.
ENERGY DRINKS
Green Energy Drinks are a huge part of today’s culture. Actually, all energy drinks are a big craze nowadays. People may drink these any time a little pick me up is desired or needed. These are often high in sugar content. One drawback to these is the extra energy they provide. It is almost like people feel a let down when they do not drink these.
PEOPLE DRINK ENERGY DRINKS WHEN A LITTLE PICK ME UP IS WANTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Please find some of these links below.
www.menshealth.com/nutrition/energy-drink-ingredients
Search engine links are below.
FORUMS
Please find forum links below.
boardreader.com/s/Energy%20Drinks.html
www.bevnet.com/bevboard/forums/33-Energy-Drinks
drugs-forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9217
www.giantbomb.com/forums/off-topic-31/what-is-the-best-energy-drink-1458015/
Forums search engine links are below.
CHAT ROOMS
Chat room links are below.
christianchat.com/bible-discussion-forum/77717-monster-energy-drink-logo-not-number-beast.html
www.wireclub.com/topics/food,energy_drinks
www.wwww.chathour.com/chatroom/Energy_Drinks
www.reddit.com/r/AskMen/comments/3iuvzr/anyone_drink_way_too_many_energy_drinks_for_what/
Look below to find a more extensive offering of these chat room links.
SPORTS DRINKS
People drink sports drinks when exercising. These replace electrolytes that might be lost. Some popular examples include Gatorade and Powerade. These definitely hit the spot after a workout.
Links are below.
www.bestproducts.com/fitness/health/g734/electrolyte-sports-drinks/
www.thetoptens.com/best-sports-drinks/
www.mensfitness.com/nutrition/what-to-drink/sports-drinks-vs-water
www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/08/05/sports-drinks-myths-busted/
Search engine links are below.
FORUMS
Please find forum links below.
www.marksdailyapple.com/forum/thread23139.html
www.dance-forums.com/threads/sports-drinks-for-dancers.3668/
www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/what-to-drink-when-you-exercise#1
forums.adventurecycling.org/index.phptopic=3361.0
www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/08/05/sports-drinks-myths-busted/
Forums search engine links are below.
SOFT DRINKS
Many soft drinks have a lot of sugar and caffeine. Some of these are diet and others are caffeine free. There are many different varieties. Some benefits are these can be quite cool and refreshing. Some drawbacks are these can be addicting plus they have been linked to pancreatic cancer. Links are below.
www.coca-colacompany.com/stories/soft-drinks
www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-drinks/soft-drinks-and-disease/
www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/soft-drinks-americas-other-drinking-problem/
www.webmd.com/diet/features/can-soft-drinks-be-healthy#1
Search engine links are below.
FORUMS
Please find forum links below.
able2know.org/forum/soft_drink/
www.talkjesus.com/threads/confessions-of-a-soft-drink.6557/
www.topix.com/forum/drink/soft-drinks
forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2131083
Forums search engine links are below.
CHAT ROOMS
Chat room links are below.
wwww.cnn.com/2012/04/27/health/soda-obesity www.cnn.com/2012/05/18/health/jampolis-dangers-drinking-soda/index.html
MILK
This is a dairy product. We owe this one to Elsie and her friends because cows produce milk. They do this for their young. Milk is a good source of Vitamin D and helps build strong bones. People can get much needed Calcium (Ca) from milk. Milk links are below.
www.healthyeating.org/Milk-Dairy/Dairy-Facts/Types-of-Milk.aspx
www.2020site.org/fun-facts/Fun-Facts-About-Milk.html www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/273451.php
Search engine links are below.
FORUMS
Forum links are below.
forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=138843263
Milk forum search engine links are below.
CHAT ROOMS
I hope to give users links to chat rooms so they can discuss milk with other people. This might be the different types of like whole, skim, 1%, 2%, or some other kind. People can learn opinions about different brands. These discussions can help people make more informed choices.
www.wireclub.com/topics/food,milk
www.wireclub.com/topics/food,chocolate_milk
www.babycenter.com/400_chat-rooms-for-breastfeeding-mothers-such-a-thing_10752308_113.bc
COFFEE
Coffee is what many people drink in the mornings. It helps them wake up and start their days. Some people cannot even imagine beginning their days without their morning cups. Coffee’s obvious benefits are its awakening power and its warmth. Because coffee contains caffeine, it can be quite addicting. Coffee can leave stains on people’s teeth.
The coffee links are below.
www.consumerreports.org/cro/coffee.htm
www.telegraph.co.uk/food-and-drink/features/how-coffee-affects-your-body-from-the-first-sip/
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Many love to drink alcoholic beverages. This might be beer. It could be wine. Hard liquor is for many. Alcohol can be a great deal of fun and liven up many parties. It helps people relax. It lowers inhibitions. It can just make people feel great. Alcohol is very addicting. It can make people belligerent and violent. It can disrupt the lives of many. Many drink too much and become alcoholics.
Please find some links to alcoholic beverages below.
www.britannica.com/topic/alcoholic-beverage
www.thetoptens.com/best-alcoholic-drink/
www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Alcoholic_beverages.aspx
Search engine links are below.
FORUMS
Click below to learn from others in relevant forums.
www.city-data.com/forum/alcoholic-beverages/
patient.info/forums/discuss/browse/alcohol-consumption-23
thevinylverse.com/forums/index.php?threads/favourite-alcoholic-beverages.768/
drugs-forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=227343
Search engine links are below.
CHAT ROOMS
www.healthfulchat.org/drugs-and-alcohol-chat-room.html
www.caron.org/?gclid=CNWv_LG1yc4CFZY0aQodPe8K2Q&gclid=CNWv_LG1yc4CFZY0aQodPe8K2Q
http://remedylive.com/live%20chat%2024/7/embed/#?secret=a2ppGQQOHZ
In this post I look at different types of drinks. I give benefits and drawbacks to each. I list some effects. I give links throughout the blog. Three cheers and happy drinking!!!
