Cold carbonated soft drink may not be so cool after all.

Carbonated soft drinks contain phosphoric acid, citric acid, malic acid, carbonic acids.
The citric acid and malic acid do not have the same properties as the natural ones present in the fruits. These are acidic and can cause PH imbalance in the body. The body has to release calcium from the bones to neutralize the extra acids. In the long run, this will lead to ostreoporosis. Soft drinks also contain high amount of sugar. High pure sugar content causes the body to crave for food as there are no other essential nutrients. This may cause an individual to become overweight. Some may even contain caffeine coal tar derivatives , which is carcogenic . When taken together with food, soft drinks can lead to fermentation instead of digestion in the body.

Excess water may not be good for you

Excess water may waterlog your tissue, cellular functions may be impaired also.
It can also reduce the capability of the blood to absorb and carry oxygen.
It will increase sweating and cause loss of energy.
Thirst is usually caused by excess salt ,spices, excessively processed and cooked food and also concentrated food.
Drink water when you feel thirsty only.
Distilled water is considered best, as the body will only absorb inorganic minerals. The minerals in the water will clog up the blood vessels together with cholesterol. It may also cause gallstones , kidney stones and arthritis.
Drink water ten minutes before each meal, and before having anything in the morning.

Garlic---answer for intestinal parasites

Most common parasite is Giardia lamblia, usually come from drinking water. Symptoms caused by intestinal parasites are: abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, constipation. Eating flesh garlic in small amount twice a day will usually rid the children of the parasite within one week. Pumpkin seeds have similar effects.
Other functions of Garlic:

• Lower LDL cholesterol.
• Prevention against cold and fever. It actually can kill viruses which cause cold and influenza.
• Help alleviate hypertension.
• Can elevate mood.

Foods with antibacterial activities

Food such as garlic, celery, yogurt, cucumber, clove, onion, cranberry, chilli pepper, plum, coconut, horseradish, banana, apple, nutmeg, cabbage, carrot, licorice, black mustard seeds, tea, wine,watermelom, have antibacterial activities. This is because they contain allerin(garlic), lactobacillus (yogurt) Eugenol (clove), Anthocyanates (Red wine)

Are fruits good for all ?

Some fruits which are sweet are not good for those suffering from diabetes. They may aggravate your problem. So watch out! not all fruits are good for the ill.

How harmful is the salt ?

Extra salt causes heavy burden to the kidneys. Overuse of salt can cause a severe disease of the kidney called nephritis. It may also cause water retention and increased body weight. Salt is the main contributor of hypertension.

Do we need vitamins supplements ?

Unless those who are very deprive of food like in the poor countries, it may be necessary to supplement some vitamins and minerals. Usually it is not necessary to do so. The body can only efficiently utilise vitamins and minerals in the food that they come with. If they are isolated, it is very difficult for the body to assimilate. The extra minerals and vitamins will cause burden to the kidney and liver.