Coca-Cola

[Commander]

The nicest drink known to mankind?

 

[Captain Pugwash]

no i prefer a nice glass of water

 

[sully]

Harveys?

 

[Basil Fawlty]

Yes diffinitely.

 

[Commander]

So nice that when you drink it fast it hurts.

 

[jonny.rainbow]

I realised a few years ago that the flavour of Coke is disgusting and that I only drank it for its addictive qualities.

 

[Tricky Dicky]

They stopped putting cocaine in it years ago.

 

[Caveman]

Gut rot.

 

[CHAPPERS]

On it's own? No.

When added to this stuff:

YES

 

[BHA Jordan]

Nice jug of Stella for me

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

Nice jug of Stella for me

why?

 

[Commander]

Have so far drunk nearly two litres this afternoon.







I feel sick

 

[BHA Jordan]

why?

Because it's a nice drink, because I like it a lot funnily enough.

Why do you ask?

 

[Commander]

On it's own? No.

When added to this stuff:

YES

Substitute that for this

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

Because it's a nice drink, because I like it a lot funnily enough.

Why do you ask?

i was just wondering why, with the wealth of beer available at our disposable, you continue to choose one that tastes like fizzy piss

 

[Barrel of Fun]

On it's own? No.

When added to this stuff:

YES

Too true.

 

[The Large One]

Not very good for you.

A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down. But does the sugar we eat actually contribute to our requirement of medication? The sugar industry would have us believe that sugar does not contribute to diabetes, heart disease, obesity, hypoglycaemia or nutrient deficiencies. I’d like to believe them, but I don’t.

Sucrose is an essential natural substance. Green plants absorb water and carbon dioxide and use sunlight to generate sugar which provides the energy needed for life. Sugar cane and beet contain sugar in its most accessible form and are refined into a commodity that sweetens up our daily dose of drabness. No longer just a plain source of fuel, sugar has become the equivalent of an addictive, toxic drug. We abuse it when needed, and as our intake of sugar and refined carbohydrates has increased, so have all the above-mentioned diseases. Coincidence?

In the UK, the average intake of sugar is now around 2 lbs per person per week. Some people eat much more. Sugar, like other refined carbohydrates is “fast-releasing” – it provides a sudden burst in energy, followed by a slump and the desire for another sugar-fix. Nutritionists worry that the perpetual use of fast-releasing starches upsets the hormonal status quo, leading to mood and energy swings, obesity, poor immunity, fatigue, fungal infections and other unpleasant symptoms. The roots of serious degenerative diseases can, more often than not, be traced to chronic high sugar consumption.

We can’t even escape the sugar trap by choosing honey, molasses or maple syrup. These are high-glycaemic and still provide a concentrated form of sweetness which has similar effects on the body. Artificial sweeteners contain the potentially harmful substances aspartame and saccharin as well as malto-dextrins and dextrose which affect insulin levels and may encourage weight-gain.

To wake up from a sugar-induced lethargic stupor, stay clear of overly refined and processed foods. Slow-releasing foods provide sustained energy (fresh fruit and vegetables, beans, pulses, nuts, seeds, wholegrains) so you are less likely to crave and binge. Also include small amounts of lean protein, essential fats and added nutrients to support glucose management. Exercise and the avoidance of sugar, stimulants and stress are important, too.

 

[BHA Jordan]

i was just wondering why, with the wealth of beer available at our disposable, you continue to choose one that tastes like fizzy piss

I've tasted a lot worse

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

I've tasted a lot worse

i'm not sure i have...what do you consider to be worse?

 

[CHAPPERS]

Not very good for you.

A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down. But does the sugar we eat actually contribute to our requirement of medication? The sugar industry would have us believe that sugar does not contribute to diabetes, heart disease, obesity, hypoglycaemia or nutrient deficiencies. I’d like to believe them, but I don’t.

Sucrose is an essential natural substance. Green plants absorb water and carbon dioxide and use sunlight to generate sugar which provides the energy needed for life. Sugar cane and beet contain sugar in its most accessible form and are refined into a commodity that sweetens up our daily dose of drabness. No longer just a plain source of fuel, sugar has become the equivalent of an addictive, toxic drug. We abuse it when needed, and as our intake of sugar and refined carbohydrates has increased, so have all the above-mentioned diseases. Coincidence?

In the UK, the average intake of sugar is now around 2 lbs per person per week. Some people eat much more. Sugar, like other refined carbohydrates is “fast-releasing” – it provides a sudden burst in energy, followed by a slump and the desire for another sugar-fix. Nutritionists worry that the perpetual use of fast-releasing starches upsets the hormonal status quo, leading to mood and energy swings, obesity, poor immunity, fatigue, fungal infections and other unpleasant symptoms. The roots of serious degenerative diseases can, more often than not, be traced to chronic high sugar consumption.

We can’t even escape the sugar trap by choosing honey, molasses or maple syrup. These are high-glycaemic and still provide a concentrated form of sweetness which has similar effects on the body. Artificial sweeteners contain the potentially harmful substances aspartame and saccharin as well as malto-dextrins and dextrose which affect insulin levels and may encourage weight-gain.

To wake up from a sugar-induced lethargic stupor, stay clear of overly refined and processed foods. Slow-releasing foods provide sustained energy (fresh fruit and vegetables, beans, pulses, nuts, seeds, wholegrains) so you are less likely to crave and binge. Also include small amounts of lean protein, essential fats and added nutrients to support glucose management. Exercise and the avoidance of sugar, stimulants and stress are important, too.

Cork it, fatty.