Bottled Water
First of all, the water in bottled water may actually be from a municipal
source no matter how pretty the picture of a mountain stream on the label. But
the most harmful element of bottled water is the bottle itself. Not only is
discarded plastic an environmental disaster, it also leaches dangerous
chemicals into whatever it touches.
Alcohol
Drinking to excess has a number of health consequences, not the least of which
is cancer. Numerous studies point to the link between alcohol and cancers of
the esophagus, stomach, liver, colon, and breast. And though many consider red
wine to be healthy due to its antioxidant content, it still contains ethanol.
Ethanol is the primary trigger for cancer found in alcoholic beverages
Sports Drinks
Sports drinks may not directly lead to cancer, but they provide a stepping
stone along the way. Though marketed as healthy, sports drinks are loaded with
sugar and carbohydrates. And unless you literally work out all day long, they
are unnecessary too. Stick to regular water for the most part, because the
extra calories in sports drinks can lead to obesity and type 2 diabetes,
both of which are linked with an increased risk of developing cancer.
