Soft drinks are defined as soft drinks (as opposed to hard drinks are alcoholic beverages).
Soft drinks are mainly composed of sparkling water mixed with sugar or artificial sweetener, and various natural or artificial flavorings and colorings. Many contain caffeine.
Benefits of drinking soft drinks:
Soft drinks are refreshing and can provide a quick energy boost their blood sugar or caffeine.
Negative effect of drinking soft drinks:
Soft drinks contain caffeine, a stimulant that causes the body to release cortisol, which in turn triggers insulin release. Over time the caffeine makes your body an insulin resistant so that it converts glucose into fat and stores it in your belly. One study estimated that the caffeine sensitivity to insulin was reduced by 15% in people without diabetes. In adults, excessive caffeine may increase blood pressure and cause irregular heartbeats. People who react to caffeine should choose a decaffeinated soft drinks that are available.
Caffeine also increased levels of free "bad fatty acids" in the blood and levels of the hormone adrenaline.
Caffeine can cause behavioral problems and developmental problems in children.
A high intake of sweetened drinks add empty calories that can add to weight problems.
Soft drinks can also cause dental problems because their sugar promotes the growth of bacteria that cause cavities, in addition, many contain acids that can erode tooth enamel.
Soft drinks contain large amounts of phosphorus, which interferes with calcium absorption and may affect the development of bones and teeth in young people who regularly consume soft drinks in large quantities.
Soft drinks are not harmful to them in moderation. The danger is that if taken regularly in large quantities, they can satisfy hunger and to take the place of essential nutrients in the diet.
Caution:
Do not be misled by the name of fruit flavored drinks. As you read closely, the labels will not disclose the non-carbonated fruit drinks often contain fruit juice under 10%, while the accommodation of large amounts of sweeteners and colorings.