Health Tip from the Medical Service - Soda? No, thanks! ________________________________________ Did you know 60% of WFP employees are overweight or obese? Not only, the Global Health Appraisal Survey shows that in some Country Offices, 55% of employees self-rate their knowledge of healthy eating as “poor”. For these reasons, we would like to share with you the following information about sodas and their potential negative health effects. Sodas are known to cause: weight gain, tooth decay, dehydration, metabolic disorders and heart disease Even diet sodas can be harmful to your health because they contain phenylalanine, an ingredient used in artificial sweeteners. What is in soda? One middle sized bottle of soda (5.9 dl or 20 oz.) daily adds 240 empty calories to your diet per day, 7200 calories in a month, and 87600 calories per year. The same one bottle of soda daily gives you 65 grams of sugar per day, 1950 grams per month, and 23725 gr or 23.7 kg sugar per year! So what should I drink? Water Why is water so good? The Seven Wonders of Water: 1. Stay Slimmer with Water 2. Water Boosts your Energy 3. Lower Stress with Water 4. Build Muscle Tone with Water 5. Nourish your Skin 6. Help your Digestion 7. Water Reduces Kidney Stones How to switch from soda to water? • Cut down gradually: replace one regular soft drink (or one diet soda) per day with a bottle of water • Flavour your water with fresh mint leaves, lemon wedges or orange slices • Many varieties of water are carbonated and flavoured to mimic soda, without providing all of the unnecessary calories and sugar • Try mixing soda with water, and aim for a 50:50 ratio • If its the caffeine you crave, youre better off with tea or coffee, with minimal added or no sugars For more information on how water can make your lifestyle healthier, visit: docustore.wfp.org/stellent/groups/medicalservice_content/documents/forms/wfp260182.pdf
Posted on: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 13:53:40 +0000
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