Food for Thought: Measuring Soft Drinks' Jolt, Science News Online, Aug. 25, 2007

My last "Food for Thought" column noted that elderly women may keep their wits longer by drinking lots of caffeine. In that study, the women derived their caffeine from coffee and tea. A new study offers some guidance for Golden Girls who eschew the standard caffeinated brews but still want to reap some benefit from the stimulant. Many soft drinks contain caffeine, but how much of a jolt they deliver is seldom printed on the label.

Link to a chart that shows caffeine content of diffrent pops. Good to know.
I find it odd that Jolt Cola is not on the list.
Maybe I should start drinking Diet RC, since it is cheaper and has more caffeine than Diet Coke. Also no mention of the new Diet Pepsi Max.

The Myth Of Salads: Why Why Fast Food Salads Aren't Necessarily Going To Help You Lose Weight - Consumerist

Ohhh, yes the wonders of marketing. The assumption that a salad is more healthy than a fatty burger. Hmmm I love burgers. I always laugh when I see people scarfing away on a salad at a fast food chain and wondering why the pounds aren't peeling away. Some interesting comparisons. To note that just the burgers where compared and not the fries and pop that usually comes with a meal.
I am always on the look out for a healthier options when eating at fast food. Since I do allot of eating at fast food restraints while on the run, I try to find the best option when I can. I usually end up not doing to well though...


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