London, Europe Brief News – People of all ages are familiar with the distinct red and white Coke logo. However, the benefits of drinking Coke aren’t impressive from a nutritional standpoint.
The Coke Legacy
Chemist John Pemberton of Atlanta, Georgia, invented the formula of a dark fizzy concoction he named “Coca-Cola” in 1886. However, Coke didn’t take off until almost 10 years later, when a Mississippi businessman found a way to bottle the drink, as well as secure a trademark and design for the famous Coke bottle.
Caffeine
One of the benefits of drinking Coke is that it contains caffeine, a natural stimulant found in the kola nut, coffee beans and tea leaves as well. Caffeine makes you feel more alert and might increase your performance when embarking on certain tasks.
Sugar
Furthermore, Coke is loaded with added sugar, which is not a benefit to your health. The Center for Science in the Public Interest, or CSPI, labels Coke and other soft drinks “liquid candy” and points to these beverages as a major contributor to weight gain in children and adults.
Coke and Diet
The Coca-Cola Co. is also involved in philanthropic endeavors, a compelling reason to make it your soft drink of choice. In June 2011, the company announced that it gave $200,000 to the World Islamic Economic Forum Foundation to help empower women economically.
