Comments on: Stop wasting money on Energy drinks….

By: Emma

Emma — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 09:01:10 +0000

I dislike these immenesly and we confiscate them off students at school. they are simply banned!

By: michelletwinmum

michelletwinmum — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 13:08:22 +0000

Gosh yes that level of caffeine does sound toxic. My kids have never tried them and long may it stay that way, fizzy pop is bad enough! Mich x

By: Emma

Emma — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 09:49:25 +0000

eeeek, scary statistics there!

By: HPMcQ

HPMcQ — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 20:30:21 +0000

no way jose! totally bonkers to give to a child. however i must say Mr HPMcQ does drink them, but they are ones for runners, you see he often will go for a 40k run for the fun of it. so energy drinks/bars are a must on his travels.

By: BooRooTiggerToo

BooRooTiggerToo — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 18:34:34 +0000

Although I used to have the occasional energy drink if I was facing a long drive etc it was actually fizzy pop that has been my downfall. I gave it up before the summer and feel so much better for doing so, less tired, less headaches etc. I don't believe that energy drinks or fizzy pop should be given to those under 16.

By: PinkOddy

PinkOddy — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 15:42:34 +0000

I guess that is the problem – so many parents don't use age ratings for anything and DO let their young kids play games/watch films not suitable. I hope you can convince your other half to stop as they can't be doing him any good.

By: Liz Burton

Liz Burton — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:24:06 +0000

The caffeine levels in these drinks are crazy. Im pretty shocked when I see kids drinking them to be honest.

By: Sonya Cisco

Sonya Cisco — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 12:28:53 +0000

Oh gosh I wouldn't dream of giving them to my kids- who wants them more fuelled with manic energy than they already are! I very occasionally have a vodka and red bull on a rare night out – mostly because I am rubbish at staying up late these days and it gives me a little boost – but thats maybe twice a year!

By: actuallymummy

actuallymummy — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 10:55:31 +0000

Totally agree. Jason went through a phase of drinking a lot of Red Bull, thankfully that's over now. But to give them to children is just nonsense. My kids drink water or milk, or a glass of juice if they're having breakfast. Occasionally if we're out for dinner and drinking wine, the kids will be allowed a Lemonade, and because GG now has to drink sugar free, I do let her have the occasional diet coke as a treat, as most restaurants don't have diet lemonade.

By: Stacey Corrin

Stacey Corrin — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 09:05:36 +0000

My other half got into that habit after working night shifts. It's taken over three years to finally get him to see that it was damaging to his health. The amount of sugar in these drinks is shocking and to think that teenagers are taking these into schools to stay awake, doesn't bare thinking about. I'm with you on this one, 100%.

By: Stressy Mummy

Stressy Mummy — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 23:19:58 +0000

Oh I so agree with you on this one! I have never seen the point of them, they are such a waste of money and all that sugar too! I may let my kids have the very occasional fizzy drink but these things are a big no no

By: @EatLikeULoveU

@EatLikeULoveU — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 17:54:42 +0000

I have cut out all caffeine from my diet (except chocolate) and I have to say I feel better for it. I actually feel less tired. I can't stomach caffeinated tea or coffee now, it makes me feel sick. The thought even of a can of cola makes me feel queasy.

When you're tired it's true you crave sugar which is part of why it might have started. it will be damaging his teeth though.

By: Northumberland Mam

Northumberland Mam — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 16:02:20 +0000

My fella drinks energy drinks and it bugs me…..There is no need….Just go to bed earlier! Grr!
As for kids drinking them….It's just wrong!