Pepsi is really bad for you :smirk:

Although, it’s not always easy to keep away thoughts of just how much sugar and caffeine you’re subjecting your body to – especially your teeth – with every sip.

However, next time someone judges you for reaching for a red and white can of the stuff, here are some medical justifications for doing so.

Coca Cola can...ease digestion
Scientists and doctors have found that one of the best treatments for gastric phytobezoar, a condition where a person has difficulty with food moving through their digestive tract and suffers stomach blockages, is a glass of Coca Cola. The high acidity in the fizzy drink acts like gastric acid and can ease severe abdominal pain, break down the blockages and get things moving again.

Coca Cola can...focus your mind
Just like your morning cup of coffee, Coca Cola offers a good whack of the stimulant caffeine (it’s a caffeinated drink after all). As the caffeine enters your blood stream, it can spark increased concentration and mental focus, so if your attention levels are dipping, a mouthful or two of Coke could get you back up to speed. Overdo it though and too much caffeine can leave you feeling jittery and stressed.

Coca Cola can...give you a sugar rush
If you’re all out of energy and in need of a quick blast of sugar to get over that 4pm slump. Of course, most doctors would recommend snacking on a handful of nuts or a piece of fruit for a more controlled release of sugar into your system, but sometimes you just need a rush to get you going – regardless of the inevitable sugar crash 30-60 minutes later.

Coca Cola can...stop nausea
There is much speculation on this front, but many people swear by a glass of flat coke when it comes to settling an upset stomach and eradicating nausea. While the jury is out on whether the drink is actually capable of curing a nasty bout of diarrhoea or sickness, what is agreed upon is the fact the sugar content in it will make you feel better – for a while at least.

However…
Regardless of the apparent medical benefits, and the fact Coca Cola still tastes pretty great (you can’t beat it with ice and a slice on a hot day), it is still a fizzy drink, meaning it’s completely packed with sugar. Horrifyingly, one can of coke (330ml) contains 100% of your daily sugar allowance, and there’s no denying that will have a corrosive effect on your teeth over time.

It is also a diuretic, meaning however cooling and thirst quenching it might seem, it won’t help with rehydration. In fact, according to health writer Wade Meredith, it’ll make you want to urinate, and force your body to expel vital nutrients including calcium, magnesium, zinc and sodium.

Bottom line, Coca Cola’s addictive. Even without the cocaine that was in the original list of ingredients, it has a similar effect on the pleasure centres in the brain as heroin – as do most caffeinated drinks.

That’s not to say you should go immediately cold turkey on cola, just drink in moderation

well you sound fun

Coca-Cola is bad for the planet and for people's health. I wouldn't normally bother pointing this out as it's rather obvious but your pompous polite notice made me want to disobey your instruction to move on.
The beach towel is a large advert for the Coke Company, and if you don't mind carrying around an advert for this global company then do it. Just don't think that Coke are being kind to you with this 'freebie'; everything they do is about maximising revenue for the company, regardless of the environmental or health costs.

Ironic them giving you a beach towel since they are having a massive influence in spoiling all our beaches and oceans. Maybe you can use the towel to collect some of the waste plastic while you're out for your beach day.

None in Wath

Not everything we wear. No one sees my socks or my under apparel so no advertising there. My t shirt is plain white and logo free from a supermarket, and my shoes are nondescript footwear with no name visible, apart from the maker's name inside (and no one wants to peer into there). My trousers are also devoid of brand names and logos. Some people wear a lot of brand names because they identify with it, or they feel part of a group because of it. There's nothing wrong with branded clothing if its important to a person, but some brands are more environmentally damaging than others, and I wouldn't want to be associated with them. Coca Cola is one such brand, and McDonalds is another as far as I'm concerned.:laughing:

- Sent from my iPad

Quite a few in Borehamwood, down the end of the cerial isle for some strange reason

Nothing in Canal Road Bradford

Now Marty, there really was no need for that was there? You've launched yourself into a discussion that really had nothing to do with you, and made nasty personal attacks on me. That was really all rather unnecessary and unpleasant. I find it strange that you defend that Coca Cola company so vociferously, and even stranger that people like me encourage you to use Coca Cola's towels, but that is your choice and I won't criticise it or insult you because of it. I'd never let a stranger dictate my behaviour in that way. You choose to let 'people like me' upset you so that you resort to insults - and this bit I understand. But encouraging you to alter your behaviour over your towel choice, that seems like I have a great deal of power indeed! Please, don't get angry (it's bad for your health, and even though you are 'perfectly healthy' now, you could find that anger raises your blood pressure) and please don't change your behaviour to 'wind up pathetic people' like me. Am I worth it? I think not. Use your towel and drink your carbonated drinks and do try to do it without being concerned over my my beliefs and concerns. You might be right in what you think, but so might I be. There's no need for insults because we see things differently.
I accept your apology, though disagree that the tone of your email was similar to mine. At no point did I insult you or call you pathetic or tedious or a bore. There really is no need to get so personal or worked up over a simple posting (and especially one which didn't really concern you in the first place.)

Now Marty, there really was no need for that was there? You've launched yourself into a discussion that really had nothing to do with you, and made nasty personal attacks on me. That was really all rather unnecessary and unpleasant. I find it strange that you defend that Coca Cola company so vociferously, and even stranger that people like me encourage you to use Coca Cola's towels, but that is your choice and I won't criticise it or insult you because of it. I'd never let a stranger dictate my behaviour in that way. You choose to let 'people like me' upset you so that you resort to insults - and this bit I understand. But encouraging you to alter your behaviour over your towel choice, that seems like I have a great deal of power indeed! Please, don't get angry (it's bad for your health, and even though you are 'perfectly healthy' now, you could find that anger raises your blood pressure) and please don't change your behaviour to 'wind up pathetic people' like me. Am I worth it? I think not. Use your towel and drink your carbonated drinks and do try to do it without being concerned over my my beliefs and concerns. You might be right in what you think, but so might I be. There's no need for insults because we see things differently.

Perfrct for covering the bloated belly from drinking all that coke.

What on earth happened to my comment I posted??

Somewhere between a third and a sixth of the caffeine of a coffee.

Only just over double the sugar of skimmed milk and less calories than semi skimmed milk.

This deal applies to all coke products - so, ofr instance, coke zero which has neglible calories and sugar - a lot less than the aforementioned milk.

Anything we enjoy can have the same 'affect on pleasure centres'... that doesn't mean it's a bad thing.

Wade Meredith, I would suggest, is probably a typical idiot click baiter.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19774754 - just one example of many.
No, the 32mg of caffeine in a can ok coke is not likely to have dieuretic effect.
You know what will, however? The 330ml of water. But suggesting it's a bad thing to drink water because you're more likely to want to pee seems pretty silly too.

I wouldn't normally respond, but your pompous reply has forced my hand, people like you are a tedious bore. I (like millions others) drink coca cola and am perfectly healthy, people like you encourage me to use coca cola towels to advertise a product that winds up pathetic people like yourself

hot,but i like Coca Cola:3

HEAT!! I LIKE DRINKING THIS S**T. A free towel is brilliant as I buy this in VAST quantities anyway! :laughing:

Anything thats FREE gets heat added from me

Nothing in Bedford(

Got mine. Many thanks!

Clearly you did not read the whole thing. The blogger did not say that at all. She was simply stating what others, you included, would say about Coke. The other thing that the blogger stated was if you don't like Coke, instead of writing horrible comments, just pass the item!!

None is slough

nothing in leytonstone...Goose chase came to mind...

There is probably so much because it sells well, people can "re-stock" the shelves...

Picked up a towel in my local extra store oddly tho the towel and cans were on a special offer section but no mention of the towel being free but i asked and they said it scans through at £5 but is deducted when bought with the coke.

None in Newton Heath or Oldham Tesco Extras as staff even checked in the back to see if they had arrived. No one had any knowledge of the deal.

the beach is really bad for you

Cant say I noticed this in Glasgow Silverburn earlier

Probably not - that's why there's always so much on the shelves in the supermarket. If anybody drank it then the shelves would be empty.

loads in Redditch this afternoon

Loads in Tesco Extra Peterborough If it helps anyone :smiley:

Surrey Quays extra had plenty as you walk in straight infront of you.

No towels in Hamilton leicester waste or trip

The 'NW5 2JU - Kentish Town Express' branch had 2*8 cans for £6.00 on offer until 11.07.2017 when I was there around Tuesday 1:15pm, but staff didn't know anything about a free towel and said there was none in store.

Do people really drink this stuff

not in Norwich or Ipswich Stores :disappointed:

It contains more than 100% of free sugar intake per day for the average adult....30g per day is the maximum amount advised, a can of coke has 35g of free sugars ( 'free sugar' is added sugar) http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/sugars.aspx

Yes diet coke is included.
It's 70cm by 140cm.
Quality is okay. It's not premium. But it is free.

I'm not 100% sure if caffeine free will work. As I belive it only said coke, diet and zero.

However it did also say "purchase ANY 2 pack of 8" so you could argue that at the till.

Nobody seems to know anything about this in my Tesco Extra :confused:

not in the Great Yarmouth store

I don't wear logos, I know all the arguments about fizzy drinks and I'm STILL gonna enjoy my diet coke and towel!
Heat

the quality of the towel is not good.

is diet coke eligible for the towel as well?
how big is the towel? and how good is it? Sheridan good or Next good?

I saw this too. Unfortunately, it's currently 30 cans for £7 at Asda at the moment so it's only a good deal if you're looking for a cheap towel I guess.

So much for limiting the amount of 'health comments' relating to coke.

Hi OP can you get this if you buy the caffeine free diet coke? Or just the full sugar?

oh wow this would fit a babies cot bed perfectly

LOOOOOL XD DDD

Just want to be a bit boring and point out...

If you get the 24 cans for £6.50
= 27p per can
based on this, the towel will cost £1.67

If you find the 30 cans for £7 deal
= 23p per can
based on this, the towel will cost £2.27

:man:

According to Primark's website, the cheapest beach towel is £4.50 , pus there's also one with the Union Jack:smile:

but it's the normal price for a couple of 8 packs

Thank you. Picked up this deal in Tesco Airdrie. Loads left, Great deal.

Have ordered 8 packs so hopefully get 4 towels. Thank you

Not available in SuperStores, just Extras, can anyone confirm?

The towels not really free though, as next to this offer was another Coca-cola offer, 24 tins for £6. I guess you have to decide, a beach towel and 16 tins, or just simply 24 tins. The choice is yours!

Coke is amazing...

next to this deal is a pack of 24 for £6.50. so really you are paying for the towel as its only 50p more for an extra 8 cans.

Nope, but you can use them as moob wipes!

if you drink alot of Coke is beach towel size large enough to wrap around you ?

make sure you dont get a load of whale lovers tring to push you back into the sea

you say its a decent size beach towel.
But its not big enough for me.
Luckily as I drink 32 cans of full fat coke per day. I got 2 free towels!
thanks heat added.
Now just need to warn greenpeace im going to the beach

But Helmsley and Helmsley tell us that a "healthy" lifestyle is only achieved by eating bio-diverse eggs, being gluten/wheat free and not eating any processed food....

does coke count???

Im off to watch a unqualified 20 year old blogger tell me what to eat to live a healthy long life...

Coke is the work of the devil.

(heat BTW great deal).

It doesn't contain 100% of sugar intake in one can...its like 35-40% or something along those lines

Yawn

Not everything. If you're not a poser you can wear plain clothes that aren't emblazoned with logos and brands. It's not difficult.

Poppycock

Enjoy ice cold coca cola one day because of the hot weather, use the towel the next because of the rain - gotta love the British Summer :sunglasses:

Awesome thanks!

everything we wear is free advertising for companies. if i wear nike trainers and a burberry coat am i not advertising their products for free? but still paying the privilege of paying to wear it. thats just how comapies work, it all starts of with word of mouth then spreads like a hot deal on here, eventually everyone wants someone the action

oo this thread is fun, it's like.. do the opposite of what OP asked...

here's mine. It takes 2.5L of water to make 1L of coke and they take water from farmers land and often dry up natural ground water supplies.

still.. it tastes great with rum... mmmmm

Great deal. Any idea how big the towel is?

Coca-Cola is bad for the planet and for people's health. I wouldn't normally bother pointing this out as it's rather obvious but your pompous polite notice made me want to disobey your instruction to move on.
The beach towel is a large advert for the Coke Company, and if you don't mind carrying around an advert for this global company then do it. Just don't think that Coke are being kind to you with this 'freebie'; everything they do is about maximising revenue for the company, regardless of the environmental or health costs.

Asda has 30 cans for £1 extra. Then you can go on the beach sell the extra 12 cans and buy a decent towel

"and the fact Coca Cola still tastes pretty great (you can’t beat it with ice and a slice on a hot day)"

have you not heard of beers/pimms/magners dear chap

Said in my Tesco with any 8 pack nothing about needing to buy 2

Only ever pay 25p a can for this so in my head I'd still be paying a pound for a towel I don't want XD

Great deal. Sorry but I love Coca Cola.

The "water bottle trick" is the free sports bottle you get if you buy 2 bottles of Robinsons juice
If you scan the bottle on its own it scans at 10p,unfortunately it doesn't work with the towels

So just how much sugar is there in a can of Coke Zero? There's supposed to be a clue in the name but I can't figure it out.

well you sound fun

Saw these in store today. Was tempted, but the towels felt thin and quite rough to the touch. Maybe I'm a bit soft.

Heat.

"how bad Coca-Cola is for you and how you clean your bathroom with the stuff"..this isnt my comment but i fully back the bloggers comments. horrible stuff

The towel is pretty decent for a freebie. Large stash in my local store at the weekend.

Water bottle trick doesn't work with this deal,the towel alone scans at £5

Great deal op

cold because 24 is 6.50 atm.

none in Carlisle

Do you get it with the coke or send off?

Although, it’s not always easy to keep away thoughts of just how much sugar and caffeine you’re subjecting your body to – especially your teeth – with every sip.

However, next time someone judges you for reaching for a red and white can of the stuff, here are some medical justifications for doing so.

Coca Cola can...ease digestion
Scientists and doctors have found that one of the best treatments for gastric phytobezoar, a condition where a person has difficulty with food moving through their digestive tract and suffers stomach blockages, is a glass of Coca Cola. The high acidity in the fizzy drink acts like gastric acid and can ease severe abdominal pain, break down the blockages and get things moving again.

Coca Cola can...focus your mind
Just like your morning cup of coffee, Coca Cola offers a good whack of the stimulant caffeine (it’s a caffeinated drink after all). As the caffeine enters your blood stream, it can spark increased concentration and mental focus, so if your attention levels are dipping, a mouthful or two of Coke could get you back up to speed. Overdo it though and too much caffeine can leave you feeling jittery and stressed.

Coca Cola can...give you a sugar rush
If you’re all out of energy and in need of a quick blast of sugar to get over that 4pm slump. Of course, most doctors would recommend snacking on a handful of nuts or a piece of fruit for a more controlled release of sugar into your system, but sometimes you just need a rush to get you going – regardless of the inevitable sugar crash 30-60 minutes later.

Coca Cola can...stop nausea
There is much speculation on this front, but many people swear by a glass of flat coke when it comes to settling an upset stomach and eradicating nausea. While the jury is out on whether the drink is actually capable of curing a nasty bout of diarrhoea or sickness, what is agreed upon is the fact the sugar content in it will make you feel better – for a while at least.

However…
Regardless of the apparent medical benefits, and the fact Coca Cola still tastes pretty great (you can’t beat it with ice and a slice on a hot day), it is still a fizzy drink, meaning it’s completely packed with sugar. Horrifyingly, one can of coke (330ml) contains 100% of your daily sugar allowance, and there’s no denying that will have a corrosive effect on your teeth over time.

It is also a diuretic, meaning however cooling and thirst quenching it might seem, it won’t help with rehydration. In fact, according to health writer Wade Meredith, it’ll make you want to urinate, and force your body to expel vital nutrients including calcium, magnesium, zinc and sodium.

Bottom line, Coca Cola’s addictive. Even without the cocaine that was in the original list of ingredients, it has a similar effect on the pleasure centres in the brain as heroin – as do most caffeinated drinks.

That’s not to say you should go immediately cold turkey on cola, just drink in moderation

lol

Worth more than £6 just for an official Coca-Cola towel. Heat added

Wonder if the water bottle trick would work with these also ?

will have to go hunting for these for the holidays :smiley:

Cheap beach towel, voted hot, thanks for posting

Great spot, heat added.

Pepsi is really bad for you :smirk: