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Is Investing Money A Wise Move?

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August 18, 2015

For instance, if you do not spend 10% of your monthly income and just keep the cash in a box, then you are saving money.

It is a simple concept, but by itself, it does not get you very far.

The basic reason for that is that money does not retain its value.

What was worth 100 South African Rands last year is probably worth 10 or 20 more Rands this year. This rise in prices is called inflation, which eats away at your savings .

Historically, inflation in South Africa has long been at a higher level than in developed countries.

Over the past 30 years, it has varied over a wide range but has rarely fallen below 4% per year for a sustained period.

The long-term average over this entire period is about 8%.

Eight percent does not sound all that harmful. It just means that something worth 100 Rands becomes 108 Rands. However, that is only the rate for one year.

Over multiple years, there is a compounding effect, and the inflation rate of one year feeds into that of the next year.

This means that if you had saved 100000 Rands in 1982 and just kept it in a drawer as cash all long, then it would be worth about 10000 Rands today, just one-tenth of its original value at an inflation rate of 8%!

Currently, despite all the efforts of the South African Reserve Bank, inflation has stayed at around 6%.

Economists now say that high inflation is “structural”, meaning it is integral to the economy and will likely stay that way.

That is why we need to not just save, but also invest our savings.

Investing means putting our money into some form where it will yield some gains.

Typical forms of investment are property, gold, bank deposits, post office savings, shares and unit trusts.

Of course, just matching inflation should not be the goal. Anyone who takes the trouble to learn the basics and applies them should be able to earn more than enough to retain the value of their money.

Investments can then become an independent source of income.

If you let this sum accumulate instead of using it as income then it can grow into a substantial amount of wealth.

Investing over long periods of time will not just save you from inflation – it can also make you wealthy.

But investing can be as risky as it can be rewarding.

Newcomers who start investing with over-optimistic expectations and lack of knowledge or caution may face problems.

Rising prices (inflation) will mean that your money is actually worth less and less as time goes by. A good investment will not just match inflation but exceed it, thus becoming a second source of income in the long term.

Investment can be risky, but if done with some care and knowledge, can reward the investor handsomely.

Source: sowetanlive.co.za

Morgan Freeman’s Granddaughter’s Murder : Drugs Or Religion?

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August 18, 2015

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Morgan Freeman’s Granddaughter’s Murder : Drugs Or Religion?

Actor Morgan Freeman is mourning the death of his step-granddaughter who was found stabbed to death on a Manhattan street in New York, in an apparent exorcism.

Police responding to a 911 call at about 3am on Sunday (local time) found 33-year-old E’Dena Hines lying on the street with multiple stab wounds to the chest. She was pronounced dead at Harlem Hospital.

A lot could be said about the tragic passing of this young and vibrant life but I’m sure for the best of us, the most staggering part of this sad news is what many believe to be an exorcism, which was performed as E’dena’s life was being taken away.

More than one witness reported hearing a man screaming in bewilderment shortly before the police arrived at the crime scene:

Witness Brydon Tarafa, 28, told Dailymail.com that he was in his apartment when he heard “Jesus Christ is born”.

“I heard the man yelling ‘Jesus Christ is born’, like yelling, screaming maniacally,’ Tarafa said.”And I heard a woman scream shortly before that.”

Another witness, George Hudackoa said he heard the boyfriend scream “Get out, devils! I cast you out, devils! In the name of Jesus Christ, I cast you out.”

According to reports, police found her boyfriend standing over her body screaming and the knife was recovered at the scene.

Now I wonder, what does Jesus being born have to do with putting another human soul through so much suffering like the sort which 16 stab wounds can inflict on a person?

How can someone be casting out devils from a person, then finishes off by killing the very person they tried to cast devils out of? This senseless and brutal killing of Hines simply drags the name of Jesus in the mud, makes a mockery of the Christian faith and leaves people wondering what Christianity and Jesus are really about? If it was something good, how can this kind of horror be happening?

Some people believe that Hines’ boyfriend was under the influence of cocaine, which led him to do what he did. This may be true, but as far we at 1 Africa are concerned, the person of Jesus Christ and His message through the Christian faith have got nothing to do with devaluing, brutalizing and taking another life. On the contrary, one of His greatest recommendations to us is that we should love our neighbor as ourselves.

I do not know of a single person who would wish to see themselves being stabbed, and so if we truly applied the teachings of Jesus, no one would be stabbing another person. Clearly, Mr Lamar Davenport, Hines’ boyfriend and killer does not know the Jesus He was shouting about.

This is my command: Love one another the way I loved you. This is the very best way to love. Put your life on the line for your friends. John 15: 12 – 13

Jesus Christ is the epitome of His own teaching, He was first to lay His life down for you , for me and for everyone willing to accept His love. So many things are being said and done in the name of Christianity today but amidst the confusion, remember this one truth: Jesus loves you, and His love will NEVER hurt you. If you’d like to know Him better, we invite you to click on the banner below.

Portion of content sourced from : stuff.co.nz

Facebook Says LOL Is On Its Way Out

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August 17, 2015

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Pat yourself on the back, humanity: It looks like the internet is—finally—done with “LOL” (the acronym for “laughing out loud”) as a way to indicate laughter.

An analysis published on Facebook’s research blog found that people these days much prefer e-laughing by typing out “ha” (and, in smaller quantity, “he”) a number of times proportional to the level of funny, or using one or a combination of laughing emojis.

The research, which looked at the comments of people laughing in reply to Facebook posts, found that the overwhelming majority of users have abandoned LOL.

First noted in a 1989 list of internet acronyms, alongside other classics such as “BTW” (“by the way”) LOL had been envisioned as a way to add “color” to online communication.

Since then, however, “LOLing” has become a bit of an “old person on the internet” habit. Indeed, according to the Facebook researchers, it’s not just your dad LOLing at his own bad jokes, but a whole crop of older users: Looking at the different types of e-laughter employed depending on the age of the typer, the researchers found that users in the early 20s are more likely to use emojis, while those who prefer to LOL are closer to 30 (very, very old, in Facebook age).

Trying to further define how people laugh online, the research found that women emoji and LOL more than men, while male users “haha” and “hehe” more. Geographically, New York has been fastest to give up the LOL, while Phoenix, Arizona is more OK with it—and so is the south of the US in general, according to the study.

Source: qz.com

Is Getting A Tattoo A Sin?

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August 17, 2015

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This is a question many within the Christian community struggle with, especially in this age where tattoos have become mainstream.

Before we respond to this question let’s ask ourselves: What does the Bible say about tattoos? Is getting a tattoo a sin?

To Tattoo or Not To?

I believe tattooing falls into the category of “disputable matters”, where the Bible is not clear. But wait a minute, you might be thinking: “The Bible says in Leviticus 19:28”, “Do not cut your bodies for the dead, and do not mark your skin with tattoos. I am the Lord.” (NLT) How much clearer can that be?

To properly address the question we need to understand and think about a few things. First, this portion of Leviticus, including the surrounding text, is addressing Israel’s behaviour and also how they should interact with the “non-Christian” nations around them.

God’s desire is to set His people apart from other cultures. The focus here is prohibiting the people of Israel to engage in idolatrous or other kind of rituals that nations around them were involved in. God did this out of protection, because He knew this would lead them away from the one true God.

So why the prohibition against tattoos? Because one of the physical characteristics of other communities around Israel was that they marked themselves with tattoos. God did not want Israel to identify themselves or be externally identified in any way with these nations, including how they physically looked.

By way of a modern day example: today it is perfectly fine for women to wear pantyhose. However, pantyhose were popularized by prostitutes in Italy hundreds of years ago. So, if an Italian pastor back then asked the ladies of his congregation to not wear pantyhose, it would be because he didn’t want them to be identified with prostitution and thus telegraph the thought that the Church was involved in such immorality.

So, the important question remains, is getting a tattoo a form of “worship” still forbidden by God today? The answer is, this matter is disputable.

The Bible makes it clear that God cares about the inside of a person more than the outside. And at the same time it instructs us to not conform to the patterns and cultures of this world.

If you are considering the question, “To tattoo or not to?” I think the more serious questions to ask yourself are: What are my motives for wanting a tattoo? Am I seeking to glorify God or draw attention to myself? Will my tattoo be a source of contention for my loved ones? Will getting a tattoo cause me to disobey my parents? Will my tattoo cause someone who is weak in the Christian faith to stumble?

God has given us a means to judge our motives and weigh our decisions. Romans 14:23 states, “…everything that does not come from faith is sin.” Now that’s pretty clear!

Instead of asking, “Is it okay for a Christian to get a tattoo,” perhaps a better question might be, “Is it okay for me to get a tattoo?” Since tattooing is such a controversial issue today, I think it’s important to examine your heart and your motives before you make the decision.

Ultimately, the decision is between you and God. Though it may not be a black and white issue, there is a right choice for each individual. Take some time to honestly ask yourself serious questions, then God will show you what to do. If you are not sure how to begin a conversation with God, or would like to understand Christianity better, please click on the pop-up banner below.

Parts of content sourced from christianity.about.com, compellingtruth.org

Five Films About Africa To See This Summer

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August 14, 2015

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Five Films About Africa To See This Summer

From searingly personal stories to pressing political narratives, here are the documentaries about the continent that are not to be missed.

Africa is becoming increasingly known for cutting-edge, politically charged filmmaking. Directors from across the continent are a frequent fixture of the international film festival circuit these days, and western directors are increasingly exploring political and social issues on the continent.

This year’s documentary film offerings from Africa are a showcase for a stunning array of stories. Here are the five to see this summer:

They’ll Have To Kill Us First (Mali)

In 2012 a newly installed Jihadi regime seized power in northern Mali, imposing a vicious interpretation of sharia law on citizens across the region. As part of the new laws there was an absolute ban on all music, with Mali’s musicians facing persecution and even death.

Johanna Schwartz’s empathetic and emotionally charged documentary follows Malian singer Khaira Arby and her band of musicians as they attempt to defy the decree by staging an open-air concert, an act of inspirational defiance which puts them in grave danger.

Incorruptible (Senegal)

The tumultuous events surrounding Senegal’s 2012 elections provide the springboard for Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi’s film, which traces the Y’en A Marre movement founded to oppose former president Abdoulaye Wade’s quest to hold on to power for a third consecutive term.

In a country where 70% of the population is under 30, Y’en A Marre (meaning “enough is enough”) effected a massive increase in voter registration, resulting in the highest ever turnout at the polls in the history of independent Senegal.

Chameleon (Ghana)

Ghanaian journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas is a celebrity in his home country, known for his crusade to “name, shame and jail” guilty parties in a quest for justice – in the process disguising himself as a sheik, a woman and even a rock.

Ryan Mullins’ documentary follows Anas and his unorthodox methods, centering upon three primary targets: an extreme religious cult, a back-street abortionist who forces women to provide sexual favors, and an evangelical leader under suspicion of abusing children.

In a visual style reminiscent of a classic 1970s detective series, Mullins expertly depicts the complexities of Anas’ approach to tackling crime.

Madina’s Dream (South Sudan)

South Sudan achieved independence from Sudan in 2011 yet war still rages inside the country, with the inhabitants of the Nuba Mountains coming under sustained attack from aerial bombings resulting in extreme food shortages.

Andrew Berends’ unflinching and potent account of the battle-torn region focuses on 11-year-old Madina, who is forced to leave school and care for her younger siblings after her mother is killed.

Along with this intimate portrait of the civilian struggle, Berends was also afforded access to the rebel fighters. Nevertheless Madina remains at the very heart of the narrative, a girl who simply wants to return to her home.

Things of the Aimless Wanderer (Rwanda)

The spectre of post-colonial identity haunts director Kivu Ruhorahoza’s film, a provocative narrative about human encounters.

Spectacularly depicting a series of loosely connected and uncertain meetings between an African woman and a white male figure, in each segment the woman vanishes and the man is left to figure out what happened to her.

The “aimless wanderer” of the title is an arcane reference to misplaced western explorers, and Ruhorahoza takes his viewers on a journey through patriarchal culture, the role of women in east Africa and the fluidity of identity and existence in present-day Rwanda.

Source: theguardian.com

Google Has A New Owner

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August 13, 2015

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GOOGLE has a new owner: a holding company called Alphabet, run by Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Alphabet owns a few other things, too: Namely, every company ever created or acquired under the tech giant’s many-tentacled purview.

You could say Google got a rebranding of the highest magnitude, but that’s not quite accurate. Alphabet is a holding company, and Google is just one child held within its new parent’s staggeringly powerful arms. Their purposes are different, their corporate structures different. And their logos? Those are different, too.

Given the confusion surrounding the announcement, Alphabet’s visual identity plays a vital role helping people understand the differences between the two companies. Whereas Google’s goofy logo reflected a not-quite-mature web, Alphabet’s rational, bright red wordmark signals a growing-up phase. If Google’s logo reflects a campus with multi-story slides and themed conference rooms, Alphabet’s says, “I have a lobby full of Knoll furniture.”

We asked asked leading designers around the world what they think of the new Alphabet logo and they (mostly) love it.

The new name could give Google new-found flexibility …

Howard Belk, chief creative officer of Siegel+Gale: The Google brand and name is synonymous with “the Internet.” This new name is a signal Google has plans to keep expanding in whatever directions it sees fit. Whether the implications of this move are financial, such distinguishing the ROI on various ventures, and allowing investors to participate in a more targeted manner, or managing brand creation, choosing to put Google under an umbrella company shows that the company has plans for many more ventures.

… Or it could just confuse users.

Paul Munkholm, director of strategy, digital agency Kettle: As a business move, it can be really smart to decouple large, meaty businesses. [However,] there are a few watch-outs. First is the name Alphabet. There’s not a clear branding or verbal link to Google or to the other entities. Unlike Virgin, which is clearly a parent brand to businesses like Virgin Air and Virgin Mobile, Alphabet doesn’t have that same connection. The risk here is that for a while, people won’t know how to talk about Google. Google has become such a household name, but should people now talk about Alphabet when they mean Google?

Source: wired.com

Why Am I Still Single?

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August 13, 2015

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Why hasn’t anyone fallen madly in love with me?

This question haunts even the most confident women and men. You’re not alone. It comes up when you’ve spent years without settling in a good relationship and you finally reach the point of wanting to give up on love.

There are many reasons why people are single. There are people who are single due to the circumstances of their lives. They may have just gotten out of a meaningful relationship or just haven’t found someone with whom they’re truly compatible.

When you type the question “why am I still single” in Google, a long list of articles are displayed, mostly listing issues having to do with being too angry, bitter or too independent, being too picky, having fear of commitment or intimacy, low-self-esteem, past hurts, unforgiveness etc; all possible reasons why we may still be single. In some cases, it is true; and with a bit of honesty with ourselves, we may discover that there’s something in our character or our routine that’s delaying the loving relationship we desire to have. If you asked the question “why am I still single” with an open mind and in the spirit of wanting to know the truth, doing some introspection might be the best place to start , then take steps towards making changes where necessary.

On the other side, we don’t have full control of our lives and events that happen in them. Anyone going through prolonged singleness is all too familiar with the anger, sadness, confusion and distrust that accompany some of those “alone” moments. On the outside, we surely know how to look good, but deep inside, there’s a longing for that someone to cherish us above anyone else.

Though sometimes you might be reminded of these potential reasons why you may still be single, today let’s look at things with a different and much deeper perspective. God knows you better than yourself, and sees your desire and hears your every cry.

The challenge with most of our internal struggles is we tend to think no one really understands what we’re going through, so we prefer to keep our problems to ourselves. When, alone at night, you cry yourself to sleep wondering why you’re not one of your friends who are joined at the hip and raising a beautiful family, remember that you are not alone . God’s love for you is more than you could ever ask and He sees your desire for intimacy, connection and security and He’s willing to give you what’s best for you, when it’s best for you to have it. He knows why things have to happen the way they are happening now. Perhaps it’s just a matter of time before that special someone sweeps you off your feet. But whatever the future holds for you, you don’t have to go through any difficult moment of your life alone. Keep your hope alive and don’t give up on any of your dreams!

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West Africans Have Some Of The World’s Healthiest Diets

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August 12, 2015

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West Africans Have Some Of The World’s Healthiest Diets

People in Mali, Chad, Senegal and Sierra Leone enjoy healthier diets than their counterparts in the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan or Canada, according to a study published in The Lancet Global Health this spring.

Using self-reported diet surveys from 187 countries that are home to 89% of the world’s adult population, researchers led by Fumiaki Imamura from the University of Cambridge analyzed the intake of healthy foods such as fruit, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and fish, as well as foods containing fiber and omega-3s. They also looked at the consumption of unhealthy foods such as sugary drinks, saturated fats, sodium, and processed meats.

Taken all together, Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly West Africa, ranked better than wealthier regions in North America and Europe, probably because of a diet comprised of lean meats, vegetables, legumes, and staple starches, with less processed foods than countries that fared worse (such as the US and Russia):

There’s one important caveat. The study examines only nutrition—the quality of diet—and does not speak to the quantity of food consumed. It assumes that all adults surveyed are consuming 2,000 calories a day. The prevalence of malnourishment in Sub-Saharan Africa was around 24% in 2012, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization.

“Looking at just diet quality is not perfect, we know,” Imamura told Quartz. “For better public health, we should all look at any social and environmental factors. But, we found little global-health research on diet quality based on what people actually eat. So, we decided to fill the piece of many existing issues.”

The main conclusion of the study is that in much of the world, eating habits are getting worse. Worldwide consumption of healthy foods increased, but in high-income countries that was often outpaced by the growing intake of unhealthy foods, the study found.

These eating habits contribute to the non-communicable diseases—cancer, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory illnesses—that are expected to account for 73% of all deaths by 2020. That’s a reality that is already being felt in the developing world, including some parts of Africa, as people settle into more sedentary, urban lifestyles, and obesity rates rise.

Source: qz.com

How Does Belief In God Change My Life?

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August 12, 2015

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To many people God is a concept. He is an idea, a theory, a way of understanding the world. Since He cannot be seen it is hard to believe in Him. After all, how can you trust something you can’t even touch? In school we learned that gravity exists by observing that every time we let go of an apple it falls. But there is no such ‘drop test’ to prove the existence of God. Yet, despite this lack of “proof”, many intelligent people do believe in God. Thousands of people throughout history have devoted their lives to serving Him, despite the fact that they have never seen His face. Ultimately this may lead us to wonder, does it really matter? Does a belief in God really change anything about our lives? Is a belief in the existence of a higher power solely a theoretical idea; something to be discussed at the dinner table with friends?

The Bible is clear about the answer to this question. It tells us that believing in God changes everything about our lives. Accepting God’s existence is a life-altering belief, not only in the hope that it gives us for the future, but in the way God’s presence can change our lives now.

A Promise of Eternal Life

In the most basic way, a belief in God saves our life. God tells us if we believe in Him, and in His son, Jesus Christ, we will be saved from perishing. John’s gospel tells us,

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

Our belief in God gives us a hope of eternal life. If we believe in God, He will give us life. If we turn our back on Him we will inherit death as the deserved consequences of our actions.

Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live! Deuteronomy 30:19

What is this eternal life God promises? God promises that there will be a time in the future when His son, Jesus Christ, will return to earth to establish His kingdom. At that time those who have believed in him and are found faithful will be given immortal life and will live with Christ forever.

A Difference in Our Lives Now

But the change that occurs in our relationship with God is not just in our future. While a belief in God gives us great hope for a wonderful eternal life there is a very real way in which a belief in God also changes our lives in the present. The Apostle Paul explains a present day difference between those who believe in God versus those who do not. He reminds the believers in Ephesus of how their lives changed once they believed:

At that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of promise, without hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus, you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ…through him [Christ] we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household…And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit. (Ephesians 2:13-14,18,22)

The Picture of a Loving Father

What does it mean to have God as our father and to be known as His child? Does this really change our daily experience?

Accepting God as our father brings with it all of the blessings of a human family. God promises to those who love Him that He will care for them like a father cares for his children.

God cares for His people in real and meaningful ways by providing for their needs and protecting them from harm. Just as a little child needs his father to provide him with food, shelter and safety, once we are a part of God’s family, He will provide for all of our needs in a parental way. For example, God tells the Israelites, “During the forty years that I led you through the desert, your clothes did not wear out, nor did the sandals on your feet…I did this so that you might now that I am the Lord your God.” (Deuteronomy 29:5-6) God’s promises of hope are not just for the future, but make a real difference in our lives right now.

The Place of Suffering in Our Lives

So does this mean that once we believe in God we will get everything that we want? Does a belief In God mean that life will be easy? Even a superficial look at the lives of believers makes it clear that the answer to this question is “no.” It isn’t true that once we believe in God our lives will be free from trial. There are many examples within the pages of scripture of righteous men and women struggling through terrible hardship and trial. How can this be if God promises to answer our prayers and love us as a father? Well, it is because God loves us like a father that He allows us to experience hardship in order to grow. King Solomon writes:

My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves as a father the son he delights in. (Proverbs 3:11-12)

What God Asks of Us

What does God ask from us in order for us to receive these life altering blessings? Firstly, that we the have faith that He is the creator of the universe. That He does love us and has a plan of salvation for mankind. Paul tells us, “Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who diligently seek him.” (Heb 11:6) God promises that if we are willing to put our faith in Him as more than just a concept, believe that He is living powerful Father, we will see evidence of His existence in our lives.

So, does believing in God really matter? Does it really change anything about our lives? The resounding answer from scripture is, yes! God promises to those who love Him a hope far greater than anything this world can offer us. If you’d like to know how to build a relationship with God , or perhaps you have questions you would like to ask in order to know God better, please click on the pop-up banner below or send us a message to [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you.

“How does belief in God change my life” originally appeared on one-gospel.org

What One Can Of Coke Does To Your Body in One Hour

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August 11, 2015

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What One Can Of Coke Does To Your Body in One Hour

Have you ever wondered what happens to your body after you drink a can of your favourite fizzy drink?

While most of us know Coke isn’t good for us, we also don’t know exactly what happens to our bodies once we drink it. A detailed new infographic from The Renegade Pharmacist breaks it down, step by step, from the first sip, right through to 60 minutes after finishing — and it’s not pretty.

Here’s what happens after you drink a Coke:

In the first 10 minutes: Ten teaspoons of sugar (100 percent of your recommended daily intake) hits your system.

In 20 minutes: Your blood sugar spikes and causes a burst of insulin. Your liver responds by turning the sugar it comes into contact with into fat.

In 40 minutes: Your body has absorbed the soda’s caffeine. Your pupils may dilate, your blood pressure rises, and your liver “dumps more sugar into your bloodstream.” The adenosine receptors in your brain are blocked to prevent you from feeling drowsy.

In 45 minutes: Your body increases production of the pleasure neurotransmitter dopamine.

In 60 minutes: The drink’s phosphoric acid binds with calcium, magnesium, and zinc in your lower intestine to give you a further boost in metabolism. This is intensified by the high doses of sugar and artificial sweeteners that also cause you to urinate out calcium.

After 60 minutes: The caffeine’s diuretic effect makes you have to pee. When you do, you’ll pass on the bonded calcium, magnesium, and zinc that were headed to your bones, as well as sodium, electrolytes, and water.

Then a sugar crash begins, and you may become irritable and sluggish. You’ve now urinated out all of the water that was in the Coke, along with the nutrients that the phosphoric acid bonded to in your body that would have hydrated you or gone on to build strong bones and teeth.

Registered dietitian-nutritionist Karen Ansel tells Yahoo Health that the infographic highlights some of the concerns with drinking Coke on a regular basis. But, she adds, some of the effects of caffeine from Coke listed in the infographic “are a bit of an exaggeration” unless a person is sensitive to caffeine.

“However, cola has been shown to weaken bones and teeth, so it is on target there,” she says.

A study, published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention in 2010, found that regular Coke drinkers (those who had two or more sodas a week) were 87 percent more likely to develop pancreatic cancer.

Ansel says having a fizzy drink on rare occasions isn’t a huge deal, but she recommends having as little as possible by filling your cup with ice first or pouring it into a small glass, rather than drinking straight from the bottle or can.

“Should you worry if you’re the healthiest person in the world and you have one can of Coke on vacation? Not really. Just don’t do it on a regular basis.”

Source: yahoo.com [Edited]

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