‘What are we, monsters? Bring back the Coke’: JetBlue ditches Coca-Cola from its flights in favor of rival drink Pepsi – and some passengers are fizzing with rage The New York-based carrier is updating its onboard refreshment service An internal memo told JetBlue staff of the introduction of Pepsi products But passengers have flocked to Twitter to … Read more
Choosing to have diet drinks with your meals could lead to weight gain, scientists believe. Many people choose beverages with artificial sweeteners, rather than the ‘full-fat’ sugar versions. But research found that when consumed with a carbohydrate, such as fries, the body’s metabolism is impaired. The brain’s ability to perceive sweet taste also changed, which, … Read more
British MPs are three times more likely to ‘drink riskily’ and down an entire bottle of wine on a standard day than members of the public, a study suggests. Those parliamentarians who carry out extra work outside the Commons are more likely to be the worst culprits and end up among the country’s heaviest boozers. … Read more
Just one full-fat fizzy drink a day in middle-age may increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke, according to new research. The sugar-laden beverages send cholesterol levels soaring – increasing the risk of clots that cut off blood supply to the heart or brain. Researchers from Tufts University in Massachusetts studied almost 6,000 over … Read more