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"Every time the weather is hot, everyone likes to drink cold drinks, but some drinks really can't be drunk indiscriminately. Standing in front of the store, Li Wei and his old classmate, Wang Hao, who is now a doctor, were chatting warmly.
Wang Hao, dressed in a white lab coat, looks very professional, while Li Wei, an experienced architect, met by chance on the streets on this summer day.
Li Wei just walked into the store, planning to pick out a few clothes suitable for summer, the thermometer at the door had climbed to 38 degrees, and the hot air was like a furnace, which was unbearable.
Wang Hao took his hand and walked to the coffee shop on the side, and the cold air made both of them breathe a sigh of relief. "Do you remember that Uncle Zhang? I passed away due to kidney failure some time ago, which is really heart-wrenching. Wang Hao ordered a cup of coffee, and his tone was slightly heavy.
Li Wei nodded, indicating that he would listen to Wang Hao continue. "Uncle Zhang's situation is typical, he especially likes to drink sweet carbonated drinks and commercially available fruit juices, especially in the hot summer, almost every day.
Although these drinks quench thirst, they are a huge burden on the kidneys when consumed in large quantities over a long period of time. Wang Hao explained.
"Why do you say that?" asked Li Wei curiously.
"First of all, these drinks contain a lot of sugars and additives, such as phosphoric acid and artificial sweeteners.
Studies have shown that phosphoric acid can bind to calcium in the body, affecting bone health, and long-term excess may also impair kidney function.
Too much sugar will lead to an increase in insulin levels in the body, increase the burden on the kidneys, and accelerate kidney disease. Wang Hao analyzed the hazards of these ingredients in detail.
"Looking at the data, according to a recent study, people who regularly consume sugar-sweetened beverages have more than twice as many people who suffer from kidney disease as those who do not drink these beverages regularly.
This is a staggering ratio, and it is clear that these beverages are an important factor in the high incidence of kidney disease. Wang Hao provided data support.
Li Wei listened attentively, he never realized that these daily drinks actually hid such a big health risk.
He suddenly remembered that he also drank these drinks regularly, "So what are we going to do?"
"The best way to do this is to try to choose water or homemade beverages, such as freshly squeezed juice or lemon slices added to the water.
This quenches your thirst and avoids excessive sugar and additives. Wang Hao suggested.
The two talked a lot about diet and health, and Wang Hao also mentioned another case, a young programmer who stayed up late for a long time and ate irregularly, which led to severe stomach problems and early kidney failure.
"Health really can't wait until something goes wrong to pay attention to it, every bit of accumulation is very important. Wang Hao's words made Li Wei deeply moved.
It was getting late, and when the two said goodbye, Li Wei felt that today's chance encounter was very meaningful, not only reliving the old relationship, but also learning a lot of important knowledge about health.
He decided to adjust his eating habits when he returned home and try to avoid drinks that were not good for his health.
In modern society, how can consumers make health-responsible decisions among the many food choices they make?
This issue has sparked a wider discussion, and the transparency of food labeling, the use of food additives, and the increase in public health awareness are all important topics that deserve in-depth analysis.
How to maintain a healthy diet in the modern fast-paced life requires not only individual efforts, but also policy guidance and social participation.
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