Yesterday was the 315 International Consumer Rights Day. CCTV’s 315 party exposed many food safety issues, especially in remote areas such as rural areas where supervision is relatively weak. Counterfeit drinks are rampant. A disaster, but the price has not dropped much. CCTV 315 Party exposed that the walnut and peanut drink did not contain walnuts at all, and the additives exceeded the standard.

1. CCTV exposed walnuts and peanuts

With the arrival of the annual International Consumer Rights Day, CCTV’s “3.15 Party” has become the annual focus of consumers’ attention. The second round of this year's March 15 party focused on counterfeit drinks. It is difficult to distinguish the authenticity of "Li Kui" and "Li Gui" in the beverage market.

Currently, it is sometimes difficult to detect the problems with many popular drinks on the market with the naked eye. Unless you compare it with drinks produced by regular manufacturers, it is difficult to tell the difference. Counterfeit drinks have become a common social phenomenon in the market.

Counterfeit drinks often flow into rural areas. One can of additives is used to mix 8,000 bottles of drinks

Many companies in Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province mass-produce copycat walnut dew, walnut peanut drinks, almond dew and other popular products on the market. drinks, and some even imitate their packaging designs. The person in charge of some manufacturers said that these products are generally sold to third- and fourth-tier cities and rural markets.

"Stabilizer, acesulfame potassium, aspartame, potassium sorbate, cyclamate" various additives + two tons of purified water + walnut flavor = this "walnut peanut" that is hot on the market . Neither walnuts nor peanuts are added to this product. The flavor of walnuts relies on walnut essence. One can of juice can produce 8,000 bottles of "walnut peanuts".

Some "fake" walnut drinks are actually plant protein drinks, but the country has clear regulations that other walnut products other than walnut kernels, as well as protein and fat plant fruits, seeds, nuts and their products cannot be used .

Not only imitate the product type but also take great pains in the outer packaging

In addition to imitating the product type, some companies also take great pains in the outer packaging. The products are very similar to a certain brand of walnut milk, 6 There is only one more word for "Pure Walnut", and the difference between "6 pounds of walnuts" and "6 grains of walnuts" is just one stroke. The exterior design and composition are also the objects they imitate, making it difficult to tell the difference.

This is a certain brand of Red Bull drink. It is a follow-up product imitated by some companies with the word Red Bull and an outer packaging design similar to that of a certain brand. This is a certain brand of coconut milk products, which are imitated and mostly labeled with the words "authentic Hainanese".

CCTV’s “315 Party” not only exposed and cracked down on illegal business practices, but also raised people’s awareness of and distinguishing fake drinks. It is hoped that through the "315 Party", more consumers will be aware of counterfeit drinks, thereby increasing food safety awareness.

2. These women drink less drinks

1. Menopausal women

Because women in menopause have insufficient estrogen secretion due to the decline of ovarian function. , can easily lead to osteoporosis, so women during this period should not drink carbonated drinks to avoid further damage to bones.

2. Women with high blood pressure and heart disease

Women with high blood pressure, heart disease and other diseases should avoid drinking carbonated drinks to avoid causing greater harm to the body. burden.

3. Women with diabetes

Because carbonated drinks contain a lot of sugar, women with diabetes should avoid drinking them to avoid aggravating the condition.

4. Pregnant women

Carbonated drinks contain pigments, preservatives, and excess sugar, which can easily cause high blood sugar in pregnant women and may lead to miscarriage. In addition, except for cola, all carbonated drinks contain sodium benzoate, a toxic substance that is not good for the mother and fetus. Pregnant women are prone to calcium deficiency during pregnancy. Coke contains phosphoric acid, which can easily rob the body of calcium and aggravate calcium loss in the body, which is not good for the development of the fetus. Therefore, pregnant women should not drink carbonated drinks.

5. Women during menstruation

Soda contains a large amount of phosphates that chemically react with iron in the body, making it difficult for the body to absorb iron. If the human body is deficient in iron, it will be prone to menstrual weakness, fatigue, lack of energy, etc., and even dysmenorrhea. The caffeine contained in soda is more likely to cause headaches in menstruating women.

6. Breastfeeding women

Lactating women should not drink carbonated drinks, which can easily affect the milk and thus affect the health of the baby.

3. The dangers of drinking too many drinks

1. Promotion of dental caries

Many surveys have shown that there is a positive correlation between the intake of sweet drinks and the risk of dental caries. Related. In order to reduce the risk of dental caries, in Western countries, sweet drinks are often consumed through straws. Acidic sweet drinks do not necessarily come into direct contact with teeth. But even so, the risk of dental caries is still high. Another possibility is that sweet drinks cause calcium loss in the body, making teeth more fragile. In China, most consumers are not used to it. Acidic drinks directly contact the enamel of teeth, and the impact on our teeth can be imagined!

2. Lead to obesity

At present, the average sugar content of domestic sweet drinks is about 50 grams based on a 500ml bottle, and each gram of sugar brings 4 kilocalories. Drinking two and a half bottles of such a sweet drink will bring about approximately A bowl of calories for an adult woman! American research also shows that one can of sugary drink a day will increase your weight by about 7 kilograms per year. However, advertisements for sweet drinks are still overwhelming all over the world. Under the banners of "fruit plus milk", "vitamin supplement", "drink more, you'll be more beautiful", "fruit nutrition supplement", etc., they attract consumers with their bright packaging, colorful colors, rich fragrance, and sweet and sour taste. .

3. Two cans of sweet drinks a day increases the risk of diabetes by 50%

On the one hand, drinking more sweet drinks will greatly increase the risk of obesity, and obesity itself is the main cause of type 2 diabetes. Predisposing factors. At the same time, the sugars present in sweet drinks are monosaccharides and disaccharides dissolved in the drinks. These sugars are very easy to digest and absorb, which will cause a rapid increase in blood sugar. This impact on blood sugar is greater than eating the same weight directly. Sugar cubes are even worse! In addition, there is another scary thing, that is, these sugars are in a dissolved state and are hidden in sweet drinks. We can’t see or touch them, so we eat them in our stomachs unknowingly and cause damage. Healthy! Nearly 60% of the foods consumed by Germans are high-sugar foods, which results in 51% of Germans being "overweight" and the number of people suffering from diabetes reaching 7.5 million.

4. Increase the risk of kidney stones

In most people’s minds, since kidney stones are mostly calcium oxalate stones, they should be more related to oxalic acid and calcium. Few would think of it in relation to sweet drinks. In fact, the United States is a country with a high incidence of kidney stones, which is closely related to its citizens’ high consumption of sweet drinks. Among the epidemiological studies on the relationship between sweet drinks and kidney stones, 5 studies have shown that sweet drink consumption is significantly related to the risk of kidney stones and urinary tract stones. Researchers analyzed that sweet drinks reduce the intake of calcium and potassium and increase the intake of sucrose, which may be an important factor in increasing the risk of kidney stones.

5. Leading to nutritional imbalance

People who drink a lot of sweet drinks usually have less dietary fiber intake and eat less starchy staple foods and protein. This may be because sweet drinks occupy your stomach and your appetite decreases during meals. For developing children and adolescents, this is really not good news - causing obesity and malnutrition. There are also studies suggesting that people who drink a lot of sweet drinks tend to have insufficient intake of vitamins and minerals as a whole.

6. Promote osteoporosis and fractures

The more people drink sweet drinks, the less dairy products they drink and the lower their calcium intake. Similarly, in studies funded by the food industry, there was only a small negative to positive association between sweetened beverages and calcium intake; in large studies funded by the government, sweetened beverages and calcium intake were There is a clear negative association. Two studies have shown a significant link between sweet drinks and reduced bone density, and another study has suggested that drinking more sweet drinks will increase the risk of fractures.

7. Raise blood pressure

Graham McGrrick, chairman of the British Blood Pressure Association, issued this warning to people around the world: Too many sweet drinks are "coffins" A nail in the lid." As long as you drink more than 355 ml of sweet juice or carbonated drinks every day, it will "pressurize" your blood vessels. For each additional can of sweetened beverage consumed, diastolic blood pressure will be 1.6 mmHg higher than normal, and systolic blood pressure will be 0.8 mmHg higher than normal.

The quality of various brands of drinks on the market varies. You should not drink counterfeit drinks. If you drink them, they are just additives, which will cause great harm to the body.

It’s okay to drink drinks appropriately, but when buying drinks, consumers must go to regular shopping malls to choose. Drinks produced by regular manufacturers have various nutrients and preservatives in the amount that meet the standards, so you can drink with confidence. some.