One drink – so many uses

Coca-Cola is the biggest-selling soft drink in the world. It used to be seen as a mid-week treat.  However, its popularity has increased astoundingly, so much so that it is now a daily staple in the lives of many. But do you actually know what’s in it? The potential harm so much sugar could do to your body?

 Too many cakes? Or too much Coca-Cola?

Is too much Coca-Cola the reason Father Christmas is overweight?

Strange and worrying uses

In fact, Coca-Cola is so potent it has many uses other than drinking. Here are just a few:

• Stop a jellyfish sting from hurting.

• Get rid hiccups of (by gargling).

• Remove grease stains from clothing and fabric.

• Remove chewing gum from hair.

• Remove rust by dipping a rag in coke.

• Remove blood stains from clothing and fabric.

• Clean oil stains from a garage floor.

• Loosen a rusty bolt.

• Kill slugs and snails.

The list goes on: http://www.wisebread.com/51-uses-for-coca-cola-the-ultimate-list

If it is capable of eating through grease and rust, then perhaps not the best substance to expose your digestive system to?

Coca cola have recently launched a new product called ´Coke Life´, which contains fewer calories and sugar than the original ´Coke´.  It uses cane sugar and stevia leaf extract as a substitute for sugar.  This shift in product highlights that even Coca Cola have realized the importance in a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Maybe you should start taking it more seriously too?

Now watch this video:

Your turn!

What is your favourite soft drink? Do you think it is good for you? Name five healthy alternatives.

Useful links

http://www.therichest.com/rich-list/most-popular/the-top-10-bestselling-soft-drinks/