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 Cold drinks
The soft-drink industry has had to cope with a lot of accusations in recent years. Many fingers have pointed to this industry, blaming it for the ever-increasing global obesity problem.

As a result, manufacturers have been pressed to produce healthier cool drinks, such as bottled mineral water and fruit juice.

What should you know about the variety of cool drinks that are available on our shop shelves? Should you limit your intake? And are the healthier options really better? Learn more.

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01. Cancer in a can?
A dangerous combination of two preservatives in soft drinks and fruit juices could be increasing consumers' risk for cancer, according to a UK report.
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02. Cola choice may be all in your mind
Coke or Pepsi? What determines your choice may lie in your brain as much as in your tongue, Texas researchers say.
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03. Get your kids to cut down on colas
If you want your teenager to veer away from the vending machine in the school cafeteria, you need to swear off soft drinks yourself, experts say.
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04. Super-sized sodas are loaded
You may think super-sized soft drinks are good value for the money, but at what cost to your health?
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05. Soda + sugar = extra calories
How many calories do you add to your diet by drinking soda - the regular kind, with sugar?
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06. Drinking a mineral overload?
Beverage giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo will soon be launching a range of carbonated cold drinks fortified with vitamins and minerals. Find out why DietDoc is concerned.
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