In everything we consume, there is the possibility of it either harming or helping our bodies.

Caffeine is known to be addictive, yet soft drinks are very tasty and therefore are consumed frequently. Cigarettes contain tar that coats the lungs and causes respiratory problems, but the tobacco is grown by farmers and helps them put food on the tables of their families.

Even alcohol, as deadly as it can be, has the redeeming qualities of lowering stress and helping to prevent heart attacks.

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