About 1 pint (480 mL) of blood is taken when you donate. It takes about 10 minutes. The whole process-including answering questions and having a short exam-takes up to an hour. Donated blood is tested to make sure that it is safe to use.
Soda is an unhealthy beverage because it's high in calories and sugar but low in vitamins and minerals. Coca-Cola is one example of a type of soda that's sugary and packed with calories, but Coke Zero is one alternative that is sugar-free.
Overview. 1  What originated as diet Sprite is now called Sprite Zero -- a transparent, lemon-lime flavored soft drink that uses artificial sweeteners to produce a low-calorie, caffeine-free soda. Produced by Coca-Cola, Sprite Zero is known for a crisp, clean taste without the high sugar content found in other soft drinks.