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The dangers of ‘energy’ drinks and the massive benefits from drinking water. A very important CWEST issue. ‘ENERGY’ DRINKS. There are lots of so called energy drinks on the market. Please beware – they can seriously damage your health. ‘ENERGY’ DRINKS. ‘ENERGY’ DRINKS.
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The dangers of ‘energy’ drinks and the massive benefits from drinking water. A very important CWEST issue.
‘ENERGY’ DRINKS. • There are lots of so called energy drinks on the market. Please beware – they can seriously damage your health.
‘ENERGY’ DRINKS. • In the last few years in the UK, 5 teenagers have died as a direct cause of drinking too many ‘energy’ drinks.
‘ENERGY’ DRINKS. • Ingredients in ‘energy’ drinks include -: • Caffeine
‘ENERGY’ DRINKS. • Taurine. • Taurine is an amino acid that your body naturally produces. It helps regulate heartbeat, muscle contractions, and energy levels. Usually your body makes enough that you don’t need to supplement.
‘ENERGY’ DRINKS. • Sugars. • A tin of Monster Energy contains 54g of sugar. • A tin of Red Bull (a smaller tin) has 28g.
‘ENERGY’ DRINKS. • Doctors, dieticians and other experts say that a man in good health should only have a maximum of 37.5 grams of added sugar daily. This is 9 teaspoons worth.
‘ENERGY’ DRINKS. • A woman’s (who is in good health) recommended daily sugar intake is 25 grams or 6 teaspoons.
‘ENERGY’ DRINKS. • So, what are the main side effects of drinking too much so called energy drinks? • Palpitations (heart issues)
‘ENERGY’ DRINKS. • Uncontrollable shaking
‘ENERGY’ DRINKS. • Agitation and restlessness
‘ENERGY’ DRINKS. • Gastrointestinal upset
ENERGY’ DRINKS. • Chest pain
‘ENERGY’ DRINKS. • Dizziness
‘ENERGY’ DRINKS. • Paraesthesia (tingling or numbing of the skin and more serious problems)
‘ENERGY’ DRINKS. • Insomnia
‘ENERGY’ DRINKS. • Respiratory distress
‘ENERGY’ DRINKS. • Headache
‘ENERGY’ DRINKS. • Weight gain
‘ENERGY’ DRINKS. • If ‘energy’ drinks were so good for you, why is it that every Premiership club, all Football League and every SPL club have banned players from drinking the stuff?
‘ENERGY’ DRINKS. • Energy can come from many other healthy food sources like bananas and pasta.
THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER • Re-hydrate yourself by drinking the most common drink in the world – cool, healthy water!
THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER • See, winners drink and eat healthily and would never consider drinking stuff which can seriously harm them.
THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER • Relieves fatigue and gives more energy
THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER • Flushes out toxins
THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER • Excellent skin complexion
THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER • Aids digestion
THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER • Promotes weight loss
THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER • Boosts the immune system
THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER • Natural headache remedy
THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER • Helps prevent cramps and sprains.
THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER • Puts you in a good mood
THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER • Water is cheap/free so it saves you money against every other drink.