Picture: Counsel #18 — The Soda Trap CWe 136.1
Whenever you drink a Pepsi or a Diet Coke, have you stopped to think about what those drinks are doing to your body? Sure, soda may taste good, but beneath the fizz and sweetness, all sodas are loaded with artificial chemicals, sugar, and caffeine - ingredients that reduce the quality of your health. CWe 136.2
A lot of people drink soda due to the energy boost it provides, but research shows that the initial “sugar rush” is quickly followed by an energy crash, leaving you more fatigued than before. If you’re trying to lose weight or struggle with managing your sugar levels, drinking soda can increase the risks of obesity and long-term diabetes. Similarly, if you don’t like going to the dentist and aren’t a fan of doctors, staying away from sodas can ensure you keep those visits to a minimum, as soda can lead to tooth decay and heart disease. Additionally, drinking caffeinated soda contributes to anxiety and mood disorders, making it harder to focus on tasks. As children of God, we should fill our bodies with substances that refresh us, leaving us ready to carry out God’s purpose.[172] https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/13-ways-sugary-soda-is-bad-for-you CWe 136.3
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV CWe 136.4
“Soda causes inflammation of the stomach, and often poisons the entire system.” Ellen White in Counsels on Diet and Foods, p. 316 CWe 136.5
Reflect: What’s something you can do to reduce your soda intake? CWe 136.6
