As kids, our parents often stressed the importance of building healthy bones by making us drink a glass of milk at breakfast or sneaking some leafy greens into our lunchboxes. As we grew up, many of us learned to adopt those habits to maintain a strong skeleton. You know that calcium and vitamin D boost bone health.But have you ever thought about the effects of consuming foods that cause the opposite effect?
Softdrinks
Soft drinks are packed with phosphoric acid, which causes an increase in the blood’s acidity levels. As a result, the body pulls calcium out of our bones in order to bring the acidity levels back to normal. Moreover, people who drink soda are more likely to have a “soda belly,” which is similar to a beer belly.