4/25/2008
The idea of a healthy soft drink may sound like an oxymoron. But to soda manufacturers, it's the hottest trend. They’re hoping to perk up sagging soda sales with new "healthy" soft drinks. There are caffeine-free, no-calorie beverages laced with vitamins and minerals, like Diet Coke Plus and Tava from Pepsi. "Zero-calorie" sodas are aimed at consumers who don’t like the idea of a "diet" drink. The truth is that artificially sweetened soft drinks – even those fortified with vitamins and minerals -- are anything but natural and healthy. Most doctors agree that the nutrients we are lacking in our diets include calcium, potassium, folate, and vitamin D. And you can’t get them from a can. You’re better off having a glass of milk or drinking 100% juice.
Here’s something to mark on your calendar now. St. John’s auxiliary and the Community Blood Center are teaming up for a joint blood drive. It’s set for Monday, May 5th from 10 – 4 at St. John’s. For more info, call St. John’s Referral One at 625-2000 or log onto stj.com.
