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Post by sandy on Nov 6, 2007 10:28:44 GMT -5
Is it just me? Aren't the drink and food companies pushing drugs? Just take a look at all the drinks and foods on the market laced with mega doses of caffeine and other energy enhancing additives. People take illegal drugs for the boost and feel good reactions. So isn't drinking or eating caffeine laced foods a good start on drug abuse? Also these drinks are really not safe. Teens drink them, often times in place of a meal, and all at once there is a big let down so they drink another. It can cause all sorts of problems. I had a talk with my oldest grandson about using them. I don't feel that having one every so often is bad but drinking several before playing sports is a drink of possible disaster. Am I wrong about this?
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Post by Mark on Nov 6, 2007 10:42:57 GMT -5
Well, I have never had an 'Energizer', so don't know how strong they are. I do know that I've always drunk a lot of coffee without turning to drugs, but that might not be a good comparison. I've never taken illegal drugs and don't see their appeal. Nor do I do much imbibing. I've always preferred a clear head over one beset by mind altering or clouding influences. But, having said that, I have no idea about the pervasiveness of these types of soft drinks or their effect, but will keep my eye open for literature or commentary on the subject.
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Post by Dabbit on Nov 7, 2007 12:56:26 GMT -5
Are you talking about the like of red bull Sandy? I think like everything in proportion they are fine, but too many and they'll probably send you hyper - with who knows what consequences? Too much energy has to be released somewhere - somehow surely?
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Post by Maria on Nov 7, 2007 21:53:38 GMT -5
Sandy, do you remember the parents that sued McDonald's because their son was so fat and all he would eat was fast foods? IN my opinion, the parents needed to be in control of what they feed their kids. How does a 10 year old have the money to buy that kind of food? They supply the money and thus the food and high caloric intake.
I say this all because I believe that you can see things that aren't good for you -- whether it be violent films, junk foods and or power/energy drinks--it doesn't mean one has to consume the merchandise. Some people will buy anything that is advertised and looks sexy. I think decision making and discretion begin in the home where families are suppose to be teach values and how to think to children. Unfortunately, many parents have relegated their parental role/influence to TV, billboards, disgusting rap music and to others that aren't teaching kids judgments or values. In general they don't talk to their kids and bring up sundry of ideas and guide them into thinking responsible people.
Sorry I got off the main subject of energy drinks. But then I have a cup of coffee or tea in the morning and water the rest of the day. I have even given up colas. Although I still have the occasional one. I am trying to eat healthy. LOL
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Post by Mark on Nov 7, 2007 22:40:11 GMT -5
Are you talking about the like of red bull Sandy? I think like everything in proportion they are fine, but too many and they'll probably send you hyper - with who knows what consequences? Too much energy has to be released somewhere - somehow surely? Dabbit, if it really gave one energy, I'd be leaping tall buildings or something after the coffee I drink. Mostly stuff and nonsense IMHO. Caffeine may not be particularly good for you, especially in certain circumstances, but for most of us it will not have a deleterious effect. I don't condone the manufacture of things which are truly harmful, but those companies are within their rights, and as Maria says, I think that parents should not relegate their responsibilities to television, schools or neighborhood buddies. Good behavior begins at home. There's another case of some woman who won millions in a suit against McDonalds because she carelessly spilled some hot coffee on herself and received a rather bad burn. Well, woe is me, should I be able to sue the owner of a building if I trip over my own feet and bang my head against that building's walls? If that woman had wanted luke-warm or even cold coffee she should have ordered it. At some point, people have to take responsibility for their own and their childrens' actions - there's no vaccine against stupidity, I'm afraid.
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