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Aug182019 by adminNo Comments

Lime and soda? No thanks, say non-drinkers

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The days of lime and soda are over. "Sugary, carbonated or fruit-based juice drinks just won't do" for those seeking a booze-free alternative.At least, that is the view of Seedlip, which claims to be making the world's first distilled non-alcoholic spirits."We exist to solve this dilemma. What do you drink when you're not drinking?" says Ben Branson, founder of the Chilterns-based business. It is a conundrum that traditional drinks firms are also trying to crack.Diageo, the world's largest spirits maker, has just bought most of Seedlip. And industry experts say it is not alone in trying to find ways to tap into the non-alcohol sector.Rival Pernod Ricard, for instance, has done a deal to distribute non-alcoholic spirit Ceder and l...

Jul272019 by adminNo Comments

10 Reasons to Give Up Diet Soda

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Just one diet soft drink a day could boost your risk of having a vascular event such as stroke, heart attack, or vascular death, according to researchers from the University of Miami and Columbia University. Their study found that diet soda devotees were 43% more likely to have experienced a vascular event than those who drank none. Regular soda drinkers did not appear to have an increased risk of vascular events. Researchers say more studies need to be conducted before definitive conclusions can be made about diet soda's effects on health. To get our top stories delivered to your inbox, sign up for the Healthy Living newsletter ...

Apr92018 by adminNo Comments

Bubbles 101: What's the Difference Between Seltzer, Sparkling Mineral Water, Club Soda, and Tonic Water?

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There are so many different kinds of bubbly water out there that they all start to blend together as one. Whether it's seltzer, club soda, tonic water, or mineral water, they all posses slightly different ingredients making their flavor and best uses just a little bit different. Clear up your carbonation confusion once and for all so that you can live your best bubbly life while having a clear understanding of what exactly is in that fizzy drink of yours. This article originally appeared on CookingLight.com. With so many different kinds of bubbly waters that all seem like they're one in the same, it can be tricky to keep track of them all. From tonic water to seltzer to mineral water, it seems like nobody is drinking just plain water anymore. There’s a lot g...

Jul222017 by adminNo Comments

Study: Regular soda causes body to store more fat after high-protein meals

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FRIDAY, July 21, 2017 -- Combining a sugary soda with your burger or fried chicken can really prime your body to pack on more pounds, a new study suggests.Folks who had a sweetened drink with a high-protein meal stored more unused fat, compared to others who ate the same food with a sugar-free beverage, laboratory tests revealed.Their bodies did not burn about a third of the additional calories provided by the sugary drink, researchers found.The participants also burned less fat from their food, and it took less energy overall to digest the meal."If we are adding extra carbohydrates on top of what's already in a meal, that will definitely have an effect on the body being able to use fat as an energy source, and it will more than likely go into energy storage," said lead researcher Shanon C...