Diet Soday May Cause Stroke and Dementia

 

According to a new study consuming diet sodas may result to higher risk of stroke and dementia. Drinks with artificial sweeteners like diet sodas are linked to higher risk of stroke and dementia according to the study, which published in the American Heart Association's journal Stroke on Thursday.

However, the researchers failed to determine an actual cause-and-effect relationship between consuming artificially sweetened drinks and an increased risk for stroke and dementia. Therefore, some experts caution that the findings should be interpreted carefully.

No connection was found between those health risks and other sugary beverages, such as sugar-sweetened sodas, fruit juice and fruit drinks.

"We have little data on the health effects of diet drinks and this is problematic because diet drinks are popular amongst the general population," said Matthew Pase, a senior research fellow in the department of neurology at Boston University School of Medicine and lead author of the new study.
"More research is needed to study the health effects of diet drinks so that consumers can make informed choices concerning their health," he said.

The new study involved data on 2,888 adults older than 45 and 1,484 adults older than 60 from the town of Framingham, Massachusetts. The data came from the Framingham Heart Study, a project of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and Boston University.

The American Beverage Association was quick to defend diet drinks.

“Low-calorie sweeteners have been proven safe by worldwide government safety authorities as well as hundreds of scientific studies and there is nothing in this research that counters this well-established fact,” it said in a statement. It added:

    While we respect the mission of these organizations to help prevent conditions like stroke and dementia, the authors of this study acknowledge that their conclusions do not — and cannot — prove cause and effect.






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Pineapple Water Detoxify, Diet, and Reduce Swelling and Pain

I learned about pineapple water when I visit Hawaii at the lobby of a hotel they give complementary drink to help re-hydrate the guests after they spent too much time on the beach. It's more refreshing than plain water since the fruit adds some subtle sweet taste to the water.

What's great about it is it's not only refreshing but it also helps your body to remove harmful toxins, it also reduces swelling and pain in your joins and it boost your immune system. Pineapples are sweet and very delicious, it has a lot of health benefits too. It is very effective against bloating, water retention, and ugly cellulite. The potassium in it eliminates the excess water in your body. The iron supply your body red blood cells that transport oxygen throughout your whole body.

In a 100-gram serving, raw pineapple is an excellent source of manganese (44% Daily Value [DV]) and vitamin C. Pineapples can help reduce the risk of macular degeneration, a disease that affects the eyes as people age, due in part to its high amount of vitamin C and the antioxidants it contains. Pineapple contains dietary fiber, which is essential in keeping your intestines healthy. It also contains enzyme called bromelain which helps you improve your digestion and fight against inflammatory processes of the organism. The enzyme also fasten your metabolism that leads to weight loss. A 100-gram serving of pineapple is just 40 calories.

Health benefits of Pineapple:

1. Anti-inflammatory
2. Helps you lose weight
3. Eliminates intestinal parasites
4. Improves thyroid function
5. Balances electrolyte levels
6. Eliminates toxins and heavy metals from your body
7. Improves digestion
8. Keeps your gums and teeth healthy
9. Improves vision
10. Prevents cancer
11. Strengthen your bones

Here's a Pineapple-Mint-Ginger Water Recipe from Foodnetwork:


Place 4 cups thinly sliced pineapple (about 1 1/4 pounds), 5 sprigs mint (lightly crushed) and 8 round slices ginger (smashed) in a pitcher. For still infused water, add 2 quarts of water. For sparkling water, add 1 quart of seltzer during prep and a second quart just before serving. Refrigerate 2 to 4 hours to allow the ingredients to infuse. Stir well and strain, discarding the solids. For serving, add fresh pineapple, mint and ginger for garnish and plenty of ice. The infused water will keep refrigerated for up to 2 days.

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