Softdrinks 'strongest-selling' in Philippine groceries
By lady Di
@lady1993 (27225)
Philippines
November 14, 2012 4:40am CST
I don't think that is healthy at all. Maybe we should just invent something that tastes like sodas but not as harmful as it, when taken daily. I did drink coke thrice this week, but that was because it was 3 of my friend's birthday.. i only drink it when there's an occasion.
"Next to softdrinks, wines and spirits are the next highest-moving products in the local market" I don't even drink any of that...it's quite expensive.
"The biscuits category took the third spot in the list" This definitely deserves it spot.. i eat them almost everyday...
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13 responses
@chiwasaki (4694)
• Philippines
25 Nov 12
Soft drinks are really addictive. When I started drinking soft drinks like Coke and Royal, I can consume almost 1.5 Liter bottle every day. However, I already refrain from drinking this as I developed gastritis due to this.
@rog0322 (2829)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
16 Nov 12
Hi,
I don't know why it is so addicting. I drink it sometimes on special occasions only especially after eating certain seafoods raw to aid in digestion. It may be have no medical basis but I feel it goes well after eating than drinking plain water to cool down the hot spices.
@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
14 Nov 12
Hi lady!
I was able to control my intake of soda already but then, I just realized I am starting to drink a lot again in the past few days. Thanks for starting out this discussion, I have to check on with my diet.
Have a nice day!
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
14 Nov 12
Sodas are not good for us at all. I see so many kids buying sodas here in my cafe. I know its not good for them. BUt if I dont sell them, someone else will.
@iluvusabado (2560)
• Philippines
15 Nov 12
i'm not really surprised with this. sodas have this addictive taste. sometimes when i drink one, i feel like i'm getting thirstier instead of it quenching my thirst. i remember my friend in high school has their ref filled with sodas, not water.
just drink everything in moderation.
@sakurage123 (77)
• Philippines
14 Nov 12
Most people are getting use to drink soft drinks because they find it tasteless to drink water.Well, this is unhealthy but its good for our economy.People who drink soft drinks know their limitations and they are responsible for their health.
@vesuvius (1677)
• Philippines
14 Nov 12
I don't find it hard to believe that sodas topped the list - Pinoys are way too addicted to sodas. Seriously.
I doubt if anything healthy that tastes like soda could be invented anytime soon, but even if there would soon be products of such sort, I doubt if we Filipinos would even care. I may sound very negative but a vast majority of Filipinos only pretend to care about their health, while in fact they dismiss health as a minor concern.
@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
14 Nov 12
I believe that anything taken in excess is harmful to the body... i used to drink soda twice a day... Mt Dew during lunch and Coca Cola for dinner... but now i decided to cut back on the soda... so i just drink when it is given to me for free... well... the result is... i lost like 10 pounds in just 1 month... my friends were quick to notice the change... and the secret is so simple... cut back on the soda...
@jhomsxxx (31)
• Philippines
14 Nov 12
maybe that news is true... all pinoy loves to drink softdrink especially in summer, special ocassion like bithday christmas newyear etc... but we all know that drinking softdrinks can harmful in our health... we should change our practice to always drink softdrinks...we must drink water insted softdrinks
@bluespygirl (2112)
• Philippines
14 Nov 12
I drink softdrinks only if the weather is so hot and I am out of the house. It is really satisfying. I hope too that they will create a healthy soda. On the secongd thought, I think there is one from Pepsi but I don't know if it is available here in the Philippines already. I have red the title of it in yahoo news..
@mrsuniega (786)
• Philippines
14 Nov 12
Softdrinks really is not good to the body if taken it daily. I think sodas became number one in the market due to the fact that it's cheap drinks, a thirst quencher specially if it is cold. i drink sodas quite sometime when the day is so hot. If you have noticed softdrinks doesn't only available in the groceries but also in sari sari store where everyone can afford to buy it.
@fatlex06 (895)
• Philippines
14 Nov 12
Is this a fact? oh my. Filipinos must be aware of this. Me myself stopped drinking soda because my doctor advised me that it is not really good for my health. I had a severe stomach pain before that leads me to having a minor hyperacidity. That was because I have drank a lot of soda and eaten a lot of junkies. Yiykes 
But not I have learned my lesson. I usually eat fruits more than the not so nutritious foods in the market. It is always fun to eat and stay healthy. 
But not I have learned my lesson. I usually eat fruits more than the not so nutritious foods in the market. It is always fun to eat and stay healthy. 
@neil_tokitz (345)
• Philippines
14 Nov 12
Makes me remember this story I've heard from my neighbor. Eating and drinking biscuits and soft drink at the same time is bad for your throat. If you want to drink and eat this food, you should eat all of the biscuit and then after that drink your softdrink. Don't remember the disease thou, it's something related to throat. Especially to those teachers, you should take care of your voice. :)
