Did You Know You Are Addicted .. ?? - 2

We talked about pain-killers and chewing gums. Today we talk about the rest.

Flavoured milk additives / Chocolate breakfast cereals
Is your kid lured to 'health' food by flashy commercials? Nutritionist Aishwarya Rajan says, "Kids have these food products for breakfast with milk and then tend to snack on them too."

Harmful effects : She adds, "They contain preservatives. These tend to fill up their stomachs fast, giving them excess energy and then making them feel hungry soon."

Aerated drinks ( especially colas / lemon drinks )
Are your meals incomplete without a glass of cola ?

Harmful effects : Diet consultant Shikha Sharma warns, "Contrary to popular perceptions, aerated drinks hamper digestion. It also leads to tooth decay

Dietary supplements
Do you start your day with dietary supplements from proteins, high quality carbohydrates to creatine and amino mass? Dietary supplements are used especially by men to get that perfect pumped up body.

Harmful effects : Dr.Chitra Singh says, "Men dont even see it as drug abuse. There are no health experts consulted either, apart from the gym instructor. Precuations are overlooked, for instance, consuming water to nullify its adverse effect on the liver."

Coffee & Tea
Can you imagine starting your day without bed tea? Tea and coffee are necessary eveils in our life.

Harmful effects : Dr Veena Agarwal says, "Tea and coffee instantly stimulate the nrevous system, heighten alertness and alleviate fatigue. People believe that these beverages activate the bowel system. But, caffeine dehydrates the body, causing loss of essential minerals." Should this habit be kicked instantly? Nutritionist says, "Wean it off or it may lead to withdrawal symptoms like headaches, irritability and nausea. move on from cofee to tea, then to green tea and eventually hot water."

Source : TOI