Is Coca-Cola bad for chipmunks?
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Hello Chipmunk, I'm a fish! YAY!!!! I like talking animals, they're so much better than the dumb ones. What was your question again?...........erm.........oh yeah, I think coca-cola would be fine for chipmunks like yourself, but as I'm a fish, I prefer Pepsi.
477332
it is bad for just about every part of your body to drink soft drinks. if you are still in your growing years (boys up to 22, girls up to 18) soft drinks can do serious long term damage. they aren't good for anyone but especially not for the young. \n\ni say it but i still drink them. however, i did not drink carbonated beverages until after i became an adult and had my only child. before that, i wouldn't risk the possible effects on myself or my child.
833278
Well, you're not going to win this argument.  Check out this link (http://www.montereybay.com/creagrus/chipmunks.html) about North American chipmunks, which says:  Chipmunks are small striped squirrels (genus Tamias) in North America. The first thing for a field observer to recognize is that a chipmunk is different from the only other squirrel that is vaguely similar, the Golden-mantled Ground-Squirrel. That colorful squirrel is widespread and easily visible in wooded open country in the mountains throughout western North America.  Note that although the Golden-mantled Ground-Squirrel has black-and-white body stripes it lacks any stripes on the face. It is not a chipmunk. All chipmunks have facial stripes. \n\nSo yours is probably some type of ground squirrel.  Check out this site (http://www.enature.com/fieldguides/view_default.asp?searchText=squirrel&curPageNum=4) for some possibilities (with photos), so maybe you can ID it.  Hope that helps!
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Why would you think a synthetic chemical (it has nothing not created in a lab in it) that you are probably addicted to (otherwise you wouldn't be asking and which was purposely made with addictive chemicals) would not be bad for you?\n\nMy question to you is why you are only worried about your triglyceride levels?  Not about your brain cells or diseases(like cancer) caused by cell mutating ingested "foods"?\n\nThey don't call it "cola wars" because of the battle between Pepsi and Coke.  It is a profiteering war against YOU and your health.\n\nDon't fall for it.
40220
Chocolate contains theobromine, an chemical compound that dogs can't metabolize quickly. If a dog ingests a large amount of chocolate, the theobromine can build up and reach a toxic level of concentration, leading to cardiac arrest. Different types of chocolate are more harmful than others, and the effects will vary, depending upon the size and weight of the dog. However, it is potentially lethal.
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long term damage can come from a diet of too much of these things. The caffeine and sugars or diet sweeteners are hard on kidneys and the salt (sodium) in large quantities will also effect the kidney function. If you drink at least 8 glasses of water a day you would avoid damage even if you ate a lot of chips and sodas as the water will continually flush the toxins from your kidneys and not allow any to buildup.
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aspartame can be harmful in large dosages. however, one coke zero a day should not have any effect on you. remember when research is done on these products, many times a rat is excessively given any one substance to see if it can be harmful. that may be an over exaggeration, but one diet soda a day is perfectly fine.
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I won't touch the stuff because it uses an altered chlorine molecule and I already get headaches from Aspartame.\nThe best sweeteners are real food.\nIf blood sugar is a concern, the LIQUID form of a plant called Stevia is a sweetener that is easy on the palate & no spike in sugar levels. I believe no calories either. Just 3 drops sweetens my cocoa (which I make very strong).\nHoney, unprocessed molasses, chickory root syrup, agave (from cactus) nectar- there are so many alternatives at a good health food store. Also I find that I can eliminate or decrease sugar if I use a drop of Vanilla.\nKudos to you for listening to your body. Ingestion of chemicals is a good thing to avoid- some of us are lucky enough to have a sensitive system to remind us of this. Best of health to you!
660284
I was ' addicted to coca cola' i decided i need to quit  and i did it in a weird way . From coke i switched to sprite then to Sparkling water in which i put lemon, and then i switched to plain water. Give it a try. You might find it easy to switch to sparking water and then after awhile to water.\nAlways keep in mind that sodas are so bad for you.Filled with sugar and chemicals that can give you anything from anxiety attacks to ulcer and diabetes\nBest of luck to you:)
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Obviously your still alive.\nThis is an urban legend.\n\n1975-1980s: During the product's heyday, rumors persisted that if a person ate Pop Rocks and drank cola, their stomach would explode. The company spent large sums sending out flyers to debunk the rumor. This is, in part, caused by the false assumption that pop rocks contain an acid/base mixture, like baking soda and vinegar, which produces large volumes of gas when mixed through chewing and saliva.\n\nThe most famous of these folk lore, a child named Mikey from the Life cereal commercial was said to have died after eating a Pop Rocks and Cola mixture.\n\n1998: In the horror film Urban Legend a folklore professor ask a student to eat Pop Rocks and drink cola. The student refused because he believed it would kill her, just like "that kid in the cereal commercial."\n\n2001: A couple living in northern California sued Baskin-Robbins. Their 5 year old daughter ate the "Shrek Swirl" flavored ice-cream which had Pop Rocks. The girl complained of stomach pain and was taken to the hospital where doctors allegedly inserted a tube to relieve gas pressure from the girl's stomach.\n\n2003: The TV series MythBusters managed to disprove the rumor by mixing Pop Rocks and Cola inside a pig's stomach.\n\nSo, keep doing it. A pig died so you would have this important fact proven!
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No because digestive acid has a lower pH than coke.  Also, the coke would enter the bloodstream.
911106
Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi contain aspertame which can hinder your progress if you're trying to lose weight on a low carb diet.  They both also contain a lot of caffiene which can constrict blood vessels (not good!).  \n\nYou're probably much better off choosing another beverage with less preservatives and caffiene when it comes to your health.  Of course, if you drink them in moderation, I'm sure not much harm is done.
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I have a copy of the book mentioned by Jenny K. Although most of th e book reads like an informercial ("if you want to hear more about this, please visit my website...") it does raise some interesting questions on food additives&#92;food addictions.\n\nTo answer your question: IN my personal experience, diet colas, caffeineated or not, will likely lead to a poor food choice. Whether it is the sweetner, insulin reaction theory, or just the simple fact that I am habituated to eat these things in tandem with diet colas, it really doesn;t matter to me, I screw up, that's what counts.
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Not diet, not diet, not diet, that diet crap is yucky even though they continue to say that it isn't.  Diet coke/pepsi doesn't even work anyway, but really its nasty nasty stuff.  As for Coke vs Pepsi, Coke all the way!
723322
I saw on the news that Diet Soda is bad for you...worse for you than regular soda because of the ingredient that makes it "diet" or whatever...according to mythbusters, soda can dissolve meat over a few days...if it's ALL you drink, it's very unhealthy...drink a few glasses of water a day to keep you hydrated.
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THIS IS EXTREMELY UNHEALTHY!YOU ARE IN TAKING AROUND 3OOO CALORIES! EVEN IF YOU ARE DRINKING DIET THE SUGAR THAT IS USED IN DIET SODAS HAS BEEN LINKED TO CANCER! ONLY DRINK THE DIET SODAS THAT ARE SWEETENED WITH SPLENDA. ALONG WITH THESE HEALTH RISKS THERE IS THE FACT THAT YOUR TEETH ARE GOING TO BE HORRIBLY DAMAGED FROM ALL OF THE SUGAR. THE RESULTS OF THE THE DAMAGE DEPEND ON WHAT SODA YOU ARE DRINKING (COKE, PEPSI AND MOUNTAIN DEW ARE THE MOST DAMAGING AS THEY ARE THE MOST ACIDIC AND CONTAIN MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF SUGAR). SINCE YOU ARE DRINKING PEPSI ONE THAT HAS VERY FEW CALORIES BUT STILL HURTS YOUR TEETH. GRAPE SODA HAS A TON OF SUGAR IN IT AND IS ALSO VERY ACIDIC
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There were tests done that say it isn't healthy and can cause a multitude of problems, but everyone has to drink their diet soda to make up for that candy bar they ate earlier... not me though, purity is my stance or at least as close as possible