Science Of Life

Author(s): U S Dugar
Publisher: U S Dugar

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intestines and stomach lining. Aerated drinks contain carbon dioxide, which nobody in the world would advise to drink.
The impact of cold soft drinks after each meal can be guessed from the fact that body needs an optimum temperature of 37 C for digestive enzyme functioning. The temperature of cold soft drinks is very much below 37ʻC or even close to zero degree. This dilutes the enzymes and stress the digestive system. The food taken does not be digested. In fact it will be fermented! The fermented food produces gases, decays and becomes toxin, gets absorbed by the intestine, circulates in the blood stream and is carried to the whole body. Hence toxin is accumulated in other parts of the body, developing into various diseases. The research shows that consumption of sugar sweetened beverages, including soda, fruit drinks punches, and sports drinks, leads to weight gain and increased obesity rates among children and adolescents. Such consumption has been linked to less healthy diets and a number of other negative health consequences, including decreased bone density, dental decay, headaches, anxiety and loss of sleep. Consumption also has been linked to tooth decay.
Jainism teaches to avoid all situations and actions which may lead to violence. Alcoholic beverages, stimulant drinks like coffee, tobacco and drugs are the roots of considerable violence, physical as well as mental. This is violence of the subtle life processes which may lead to violence of others as well. Jains do not consume fermented foods (beer, wine and other
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