Is it bad for vegans to drink soda?!
I'm a vegan and never was a big soda fan, but sometimes I just really want one!. Do you think it's okay for vegans to have a soda occasionally, or is it not a good idea!? I know that soda is really bad for your bones, and I don't really get a lot of calcium!. I have to take calcium pills to help me out!. Anyways if you can help me out with my dilemma that would be grand :D Thanks guys!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
Obviously soda is bad overall, but!.!.!.
Soda is only bad in terms of leaching calcium if you drink it regularly or constantly!. A soda every once in a while isn't really going to cause much harm!.
There are a lot more "natural" sodas available now!. I've never been big on soda either!.!.!.luckily, I wasn't raised in one of those families that drinks soda 24/7!.!.!.ew!. :) But I do crave it every now & then too, and I've found that "natural" sodas actually taste a lot better!. They're not so sickeningly sweet, since they're made with real sugar, or rice syrup, and things like that instead of HFCS!. They're still junk food, of course, but they're a lot better than regular soda!. You could also just buy some tonic water & mix it with your favorite fruit juice!. That's even more natural!. :)
A better question would be: Why aren't you getting enough calcium!? Calcium is pretty easy, really!. Broccoli is one excellent source!. How can you not love broccoli!? :)Www@FoodAQ@Com
Soda is only bad in terms of leaching calcium if you drink it regularly or constantly!. A soda every once in a while isn't really going to cause much harm!.
There are a lot more "natural" sodas available now!. I've never been big on soda either!.!.!.luckily, I wasn't raised in one of those families that drinks soda 24/7!.!.!.ew!. :) But I do crave it every now & then too, and I've found that "natural" sodas actually taste a lot better!. They're not so sickeningly sweet, since they're made with real sugar, or rice syrup, and things like that instead of HFCS!. They're still junk food, of course, but they're a lot better than regular soda!. You could also just buy some tonic water & mix it with your favorite fruit juice!. That's even more natural!. :)
A better question would be: Why aren't you getting enough calcium!? Calcium is pretty easy, really!. Broccoli is one excellent source!. How can you not love broccoli!? :)Www@FoodAQ@Com
Depends on the source of the sugar as to whether it's completely vegetarian, but as some respondents have said that it's usually corn syrup, it should be safe in that regard!.
When you say "soda" - chances are that you're probably talking about one or another of those horrible dark brown softdrinks that currently dominate the softdrink market!. (I won't mention any names, but one of them rhymes with "Pensacola" and another with "choke!.") They typically contain caffeine to get people, mainly children, addicted to them!. In the process, the other ingredients, such as phosphoric acid and the high sugar content, combine to eat away at tooth enamel!. I have seen first-hand the nasty-looking teeth of a few people who drank a lot of that stuff!. Yuk!
I suggest, if you get a craving for something cold and fizzy to drink, that's not going to do you quite as much harm in the process, buy a bottle of plain soda water - then mix it with pure fruit juice and a vegan-safe sweetener!. Cheers!Www@FoodAQ@Com
When you say "soda" - chances are that you're probably talking about one or another of those horrible dark brown softdrinks that currently dominate the softdrink market!. (I won't mention any names, but one of them rhymes with "Pensacola" and another with "choke!.") They typically contain caffeine to get people, mainly children, addicted to them!. In the process, the other ingredients, such as phosphoric acid and the high sugar content, combine to eat away at tooth enamel!. I have seen first-hand the nasty-looking teeth of a few people who drank a lot of that stuff!. Yuk!
I suggest, if you get a craving for something cold and fizzy to drink, that's not going to do you quite as much harm in the process, buy a bottle of plain soda water - then mix it with pure fruit juice and a vegan-safe sweetener!. Cheers!Www@FoodAQ@Com
oh so you KNOW soda has no animal product!? since when!?
do you really understand those ingredient names!?
sorry hon!.!.!. soda is packed with chemicals that are derivatives from pork!. (pigs)
soda is MEAT!.!. learn your additive names!.!. do YOUR research!.
NO vegans can't drink soda!.!.!. NO vegans can't have crackers!.!.!. NO vegans can't have most candies!.!. NO vegans can't eat half the processed junk that even makes claims it's vegetarian, why!? because most processed foods INCLUDING vegetarian have casein in them and other products stemming from animal element!.
whether or not it's and additive or biproduct!.
some folks need to learn about processed foods!.!.!. read up about how these foods are made!.!.!.
sodas
packaged foods such as snacks, candies, cake mixes, jello mixes!.!.!.!. yogurts!.!.!. vegetarian processed foods!.!.!. (most will list now that they contain dairy!.!.!. )
frozen foods, frozen dinners, frozen fruits and veggies!.!.!. prepackaged frozen meals!.!.!.
canned foods!.!.
dried foods!.!. dehydrated foods!.!.
so on!.
learn about labelling and learn about chemistry put into mass production food processing!.
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do you really understand those ingredient names!?
sorry hon!.!.!. soda is packed with chemicals that are derivatives from pork!. (pigs)
soda is MEAT!.!. learn your additive names!.!. do YOUR research!.
NO vegans can't drink soda!.!.!. NO vegans can't have crackers!.!.!. NO vegans can't have most candies!.!. NO vegans can't eat half the processed junk that even makes claims it's vegetarian, why!? because most processed foods INCLUDING vegetarian have casein in them and other products stemming from animal element!.
whether or not it's and additive or biproduct!.
some folks need to learn about processed foods!.!.!. read up about how these foods are made!.!.!.
sodas
packaged foods such as snacks, candies, cake mixes, jello mixes!.!.!.!. yogurts!.!.!. vegetarian processed foods!.!.!. (most will list now that they contain dairy!.!.!. )
frozen foods, frozen dinners, frozen fruits and veggies!.!.!. prepackaged frozen meals!.!.!.
canned foods!.!.
dried foods!.!. dehydrated foods!.!.
so on!.
learn about labelling and learn about chemistry put into mass production food processing!.
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I'm a agroindustrial engineer!.!.!. first of soda is composed of water, sugar, preservatives!.!.!.!. They have minimal amounts of vitamins and other micronutrients, contain food colorings, conservatives and emulsifiers!.
Soda (mainly dark sodas) contain phosphorus in small amounts, but considering the modern diets this amount increases noticeably!. Phosphorus diminishes calcium absorption and it "can" increase bone fractures and reduce density in bones!.!.!. THis is a fact to be taken into account by women reaching and over there 40's!.
Its perfectly ok for vegans to drink soda, it doesn't have any animal byproducts nor any animals are killed to manufacture soda!. But in a ethical sense vegans are known (in my opinion) to have a better consciousness of their health and their environment!.!.!. and soda isnt healthy at all!.!.!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
Soda (mainly dark sodas) contain phosphorus in small amounts, but considering the modern diets this amount increases noticeably!. Phosphorus diminishes calcium absorption and it "can" increase bone fractures and reduce density in bones!.!.!. THis is a fact to be taken into account by women reaching and over there 40's!.
Its perfectly ok for vegans to drink soda, it doesn't have any animal byproducts nor any animals are killed to manufacture soda!. But in a ethical sense vegans are known (in my opinion) to have a better consciousness of their health and their environment!.!.!. and soda isnt healthy at all!.!.!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
yeah it leaches calcium and it also has High Fructose Corn Syrup its the worse! You can try the sodas with pure cane sugar in terms of HFCS!. They have those organic sodas in the health food stores i think they use more of a sparkling water base!. Make sure you sip with a straw to avoid getting a lot of sugar on your teeth and Root beer has no caffiene!.!.!.!.FYI
lots of soda odds and ends, i probably didnt address you !? very well but its yours if you want it!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
lots of soda odds and ends, i probably didnt address you !? very well but its yours if you want it!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Well I was vegan for a while and it wouldn't hurt to have a soda once in a while!. Like if you absolutely have to have one then that is fine!. But just don't keep drinking them!. And I switched to semi vegetarian which means I can eat fish egg's and chicken!. But yes commit to your choice of being a vegan you feel so great if you commit to it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
It's bad for EVERYONE to drink soda!. It is just a can of empty calories!. You'd be better off and healthier drinking wine or beer with your meals than soda!.
That said, if you have a soda occasionally, it probably won't hurt you!. It's when you drink a can or more a day that problems really start!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
That said, if you have a soda occasionally, it probably won't hurt you!. It's when you drink a can or more a day that problems really start!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
i am a vegan of 9 years, i also dont drink alcohol, soda or coffee but plainly because it is bad for you i have no idea if they are vegan or not!. i just never have them so i've never looked into it!.
but do you ever realise all the food additive codes on such products!? for eg!. 120, etc!.
a lot of them are animal derived and are most likely in some of these drinks!.
heres a website:
http://www!.vnv!.org!.au/site//index!.php!?op!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
but do you ever realise all the food additive codes on such products!? for eg!. 120, etc!.
a lot of them are animal derived and are most likely in some of these drinks!.
heres a website:
http://www!.vnv!.org!.au/site//index!.php!?op!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Soda is very bad!.
The high sodium content
The artificial coloring and flavoring
Not to mention the carbonation bloats your stomach
The sugar and artificial sugars are not a dream team!.
There are no benefits to sodas for anyone!.
Stick with fruit juices and water!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
The high sodium content
The artificial coloring and flavoring
Not to mention the carbonation bloats your stomach
The sugar and artificial sugars are not a dream team!.
There are no benefits to sodas for anyone!.
Stick with fruit juices and water!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Carbon dioxide is a product of animal exhalation, so it is an animal product!. Plants, on the other hand, absorb CO2 from the atmosphere and make it (and water) into sugar!.
Soda water is a solution of carbon dioxide in water (usually with flavoring and sweetener!.)Www@FoodAQ@Com
Soda water is a solution of carbon dioxide in water (usually with flavoring and sweetener!.)Www@FoodAQ@Com
It's bad for everyone!.
They are filled with carbon dioxide, and usually white sugar, colours, etc!.
There are of course healthier all natural ones to choose from too!.
But the carbon dioxide is still there!. But, hey, once in awhile, that's fine!.
You can also try malt beverages, they are good too!.
Such as Tiger Malt or Malta brands!.
http://www!.thebhlgroup!.com/showproducts!.!.!.!.
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They are filled with carbon dioxide, and usually white sugar, colours, etc!.
There are of course healthier all natural ones to choose from too!.
But the carbon dioxide is still there!. But, hey, once in awhile, that's fine!.
You can also try malt beverages, they are good too!.
Such as Tiger Malt or Malta brands!.
http://www!.thebhlgroup!.com/showproducts!.!.!.!.
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No, it is not bad!. Sodas aren't good for you, but sometimes you need them for a little caffine!. I dont see why you would ask this though, considering Soda doesnt contain meat!.!.unless theres some new soda i havn't heard of, ha, just kidding!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
keep takin your calcium pills,
and a soda every once and a while is fine!
enjoy life, enjoy your meals!
food and drink is one the the most important aspects of living!.!.!.so enjoy it!Www@FoodAQ@Com
and a soda every once and a while is fine!
enjoy life, enjoy your meals!
food and drink is one the the most important aspects of living!.!.!.so enjoy it!Www@FoodAQ@Com
If you live in the states most of it is made from HFCS so you don't need to worry about bone char and stuff!. But drinking it is really not a good idea for anyone!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
vegans are against eating things that come from animals!.
Soda is 100% sugar and chemicals!.
So it's A!.O!.K!. to drink it!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Soda is 100% sugar and chemicals!.
So it's A!.O!.K!. to drink it!Www@FoodAQ@Com
i was told the same thing by some herbalife nutritionists, concerning soda!. but if you don't have soda too often, then it is ok!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
Since when did Soda become any type of meat!?
No, you can drink Pepsi if you want!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
No, you can drink Pepsi if you want!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Soda is crappy for you, health wise
But meh, unless you're one of those nuts who drinks them unstead of water you will be fine
So far as I know soda has no animal products in itWww@FoodAQ@Com
But meh, unless you're one of those nuts who drinks them unstead of water you will be fine
So far as I know soda has no animal products in itWww@FoodAQ@Com
Drink one once in a while!. It's bad for everybody to drink them all the time!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
its okay once in a while!. im a vegatarian and i drink it all tha time!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
For the love of God, drink a soda if you want one!.
You aren't living if you're afraid to live!.
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You aren't living if you're afraid to live!.
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Unless there is meat soda, I think you're good!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I'm sure it's probably fine!.!.!.I mean, it's not like it has meat in it or anything!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
sure if you really want one just let yourself
but sodas pretty much bad for everyone right!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
but sodas pretty much bad for everyone right!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
imagine taking a glass of water!.!.!.!.pouring sugar in it and drinking it!.!.!.!.!.if you're ok with that then,,,'nough saidWww@FoodAQ@Com
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well i personally dont drink soda--
no junk food-nothing sweet!! just fresh/dried fruits---
but its not bad---its bad for ur HEALTH !!! Www@FoodAQ@Com
no junk food-nothing sweet!! just fresh/dried fruits---
but its not bad---its bad for ur HEALTH !!! Www@FoodAQ@Com