LOS REFRESCOS IMITAN A LAS BEBIDAS FERMENTADAS COMO LA KOMBUCHA

Soft drinks imitate fermented drinks, like kombucha

We couldn't agree more with this great reflection from the Kombucha Mamma, Hannah Crum : "soft drinks are an imitation of fermented drinks." And you don't have to think too hard to discover that soft drinks were already born with the clear desire to imitate the characteristics of fermented drinks. All without being able to match the healthy benefits that fermented foods have for our health, arising naturally and truly impossible to match.

We tell you. The first sodas, made from water, sodium bicarbonate and carbon dioxide, were put on the market at the end of the 18th century. And here, the first coincidences already emerged: ingredients to help digestion, bubbles, pleasant flavor. Its consumption was intended to treat problems such as heartburn or indigestion , as well as to control fever , gout and even some nervous disorders .

They were distributed in hospitals and, given the great acceptance and high demand they obtained, they left the pharmaceutical field and gradually became popular until they became what they are today: Bubbles in a drink that is easy for everyone to consume.

Healthy? Between little and very little: with a lot of sugar (later replaced by sweeteners that contribute little), with artificial ingredients, with flavorings and colorings... Everything, to make them more attractive and get the largest number of customers possible. The benefits of fermented drinks were and are far away .

In this case, the dilemma of who came first, whether the chicken or the egg is very easy to answer, don't you think? By the way, if you want to listen to Hannah Crum's podcast with Fatburningman where she discusses, among many other things, the link between fermented foods and soft drinks, we leave you the link .

Drinking soft drinks can ruin your health

When the heat arrives, hydration is key to keeping up. Too often, when we are thirsty, soft drinks displace our water intake, the main source of hydration for human beings.

But drinking soda doesn't come free. Regular consumption of these drinks, loaded with artificial ingredients, sugar and sweeteners, can lead to:

Dehydration : although the base of a soft drink is necessarily liquid, they can cause dehydration due to the high sugar and caffeine content they contain and which increase fluid loss through urine.
Overweight or obesity : Soft drinks contain a large amount of added sugars. Its regular consumption can lead to weight gain or, if consumed in excess, obesity.
Cardiovascular problems : Frequent consumption of soft drinks has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular ailments, such as high blood pressure and heart disease.
Type 2 diabetes : The high amount of sugar in soft drinks can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, due to its impact on the body's insulin response.
Dental problems : The phosphoric and citric acids contained in some well-known soft drinks can damage tooth enamel and increase the risk of cavities.