who knew there were so many uses for Coke?


> >
> > Water or Coke?
> >
> > We all know that water is important but I've never seen it
> > written down like this before. Interesting if it is true.
> >
> > 1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.
> > (Likely applies to half world population)
> >
> > 2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is
> > often mistaken for hunger.
> >
> > 3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much
> > as 3%.
> >
> > 4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost
> > 100% of the dieters studied in a U-Washington study.
> >
> > 5. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.
> >
> > 6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day
> > could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of
> > sufferers.
> >
> > 7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term
> > memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on
> > the computer screen or on a printed page.
> >
> > 8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon
> > cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by
> > 79%, and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer.
> >
> > Are you drinking the amount of water you should every day?
> >
> >
> > COKE
> >
> > 1. In many states (in the USA) the highway patrol carries two
> > gallons of Coke in the trunk to remove blood from the highway
> > after a car accident.
> >
> > 2. You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of coke and it will be
> > gone in two days.
> >
> > 3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl
> > and let the "real thing" sit for one hour, then flush clean.
> > The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous china.
> >
> > 4. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper
> > with a rumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil dipped
> > in Coca-Cola.
> >
> > 5. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals: Pour a can of
> > Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion.
> >
> > 6. To loosen a rusted bolt: Applying a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola
> > to the rusted bolt for several minutes.
> >
> > 7. To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola into the baking
> > pan, wrap the ham in aluminum foil, and bake. Thirty minutes
before
> > the ham is finished, remove the foil, allowing the drippings to mix
> > with the Coke for a sumptuous brown gravy.
> >
> > 8. To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of coke into a load
> > of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle.
> > The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains. It will also clean
road
> > haze from your windshield.
> >
> > For Your Info:
> >
> > 1. The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. Its Ph is 2.8.
> > It will dissolve a nail in about 4 days. Phosphoric acid also
> > leaches calcium from bones and is a major contributor to the
> > rising increase in osteoporosis.
> >
> > 2. To carry Coca-Cola syrup (the concentrate) the commercial
> > truck must use the Hazardous material place cards reserved for
> > highly corrosive materials.
> >
> > 3. The distributors of coke have been using it to clean the engines of
> > their trucks for about 20 years!
> >
> > Now the question is, would you like a glass of water or coke?

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Hmmmm, Im thinking

I am a bit soda fan, but I try to get my daily water.

People don't realize how much 1-2 gallons of water is. You REALLY need to force yourself to drink that much water.

Thanks for that post Bill.

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Manu Narayan

I used to drink that crap and Dr Pepper. It is poison. Nothing but water, fresh fruit and veggie juice for the past few years. And chocolate Vitasoy soy milk of course. http://discussanything.com/Ubb/wink.gif

Originally posted by Snouter:
I used to drink that crap and Dr Pepper. It is poison. Nothing but water, fresh fruit and veggie juice for the past few years. And chocolate Vitasoy soy milk of course. http://discussanything.com/Ubb/wink.gif
Im trying man! It is just so tasty ;-)

But honestly, with all the calories in sodas, and the negative side affects, perservatives, acids, sugars, I should be drinking less.


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Manu Narayan

Well, I quit Cokes a few years back..I was having trouble with bladder infections, due to the cokes.. So, I cant say I get 2 gallons of water a day but I dont do bad.. http://discussanything.com/Ubb/smile.gif

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"The grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for"
-Joseph Addison

I dont care what anyones says, I am addicted to pepsi. I need at least 2 a day, but can have 4 or 5. I know its bad, but its the caffine/suger, and in 30 years, people will look at pop like we look at cigerettes.

Oh, Ive got nothing against the taste of them. GOD they are good, Ive even taken a few sips of my wifes pepsi the last 2 weeks....shame on me...
But I was up to like 5 a day before I got sick, and that was not good.

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Hmmmm, Im thinking

As your newly appointed discussion leader in this area, I will try to think of a way to get everyone off the soda and on the veggie/fruit juice routine in addition to water. Then we kick it up a notch and drink not just regular spring water, but magnetized water that really helps flush out the toxins in the body.

I will start by making a comitment to drink no more than 1-2 sodas a week. Anyone wanna join me?

Another thing to remmeber about those fruit juices. Just cause they are 'fruit' juice doesn't mean they are healthy! A lot of them are loaded with addatives/sugars/etc.

Where do things liek Gatorade fall into that spectrum?

Can you explain the differences between tap water, 'natural spring' water and magnetic water?

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Manu Narayan

gatorade has alot of sodium in it...if i am not mistaken

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"The only thing i know is that i don't know"
-Socrates

and obviously he didn't know...when he drank hemlock. Thanks D Durden :)
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Snouter, where do you get these wonder beverages?

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You and I, We are strangers by one chromosome

Gatorade also has some other bad stuff in it I can't remember right now..

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Red 86 GT


"Fascism should more appropriately be called Corporatism, because it is a merger of State and corporate power."
Benito "Il Duce" Mussolini

Originally posted by Manu:
Where do things liek Gatorade fall into that spectrum?

Like Scott said and CA indicated "Sport drinks" contain high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, salt, sodium citrate, monopotassium phosphate, ester gum, sunflower oil, Yellow 5, Blue 1 and who knows what else.

Can you explain the differences between tap water, 'natural spring' water and magnetic water?

Tap water has toxic additives such as floride and chlorine. Spring water is alledgedly from places where it is abundent like Maine and Vermont. To magnetize the water, place a gallon jug on a specially made magnet designed for that purpose. In 3 hours or so the water or juice or whatever beverage you want will be magnetized to supposedly help cleanse the body by supercharging the fluid so it flows better.

where do you get these wonder beverages?

All you need to do is get a Juiceman like I have got http://www.salton-maxim.com/salton/juiceman/juiceman.asp
or try a Vitamix http://www.vita-mix.com/ or similar juicer.

The Juiceman is about $160, the Vitamix is a unique unit and about $400. It is special because it grind up all of the material so there is no waste to clean up like with the juiceman. I would get the Vitamix if my Juiceman broke down. But it seems very tough, almost daily use for 2 years.

Then just pick up apples, carrots, ginger, parsley, beets and other veggies and fruits (organic if possible) and juice them. I basically try to do 2 apples and 5 carrots and a small chunck of ginger daily.

Well, I can attempt to only have 2 a day. Ive been drinking some fresh carrot juice, and a little more water. I kinda feel healthy, but Im sure that odd feeling will pass. One other thing to try is shakes with bananas and other fruit.

Hows it taste?
Really, is it gross or tasty?

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You and I, We are strangers by one chromosome

The taste has a lot to do with the freshness and compination of the ingredients and if it is chilled a little bit. But the apples and carrots are nice and sweet. The one veggie that is great for cleansing your internals is wheatgrass and that is not easy to develop a taste for. It is usually served in a shotglass at health food type stores.

HUmm, ginger in a drink? I like ginger candy, and chinese ginger beef, but not sure if i would like it in a fruit drink.

Yes, the Ginger is great for your digestion. I cut a piece about the size of a grape and juice it followed by a few carrots to make sure it all comes through. A little goes a long way and it adds a nice bite to the taste.

well, ill try that next time I make a batch of juice.

well, here's to dedication. My mom was asking me what I want for my birthday...I asked not for car parts. Not for computer components, or Cds. I asked for a juicer.

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Manu Narayan

Snouter, ya know naything about the various juicers on the juiceman site? pros/cons?

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Manu Narayan

I have and recommend the Juiceman II. Here it is for $160. Tell Salton that you have an internet price you want them to match and give them the link. (That's what I did 2 years ago). Stay away from the less powerful models. The white plastic will stain over time. Stainless steel would be great but, no big deal though. The only difference on the more expensive model is a larger slot to put in the fruit and veggies which is unnecessary.
http://rawfoods.com/marketplace/juiceman2.html



[This message has been edited by Snouter (edited 10-01-2001).]