Monthly Archives: September 2008

High Fructose Corn Syrup Not So Sweet

High Fructose Corn Syrup is a sweetener and preservative found in many processed foods, from Twinkies and sodas to ketchup and breads.  It is made by changing the sugar in cornstarch to fructose, another form of sugar.  It extends the … Continue reading

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Stay Away From Artificial Sweeteners

Artificial sweeteners, also known as sugar substitutes, are used instead of traditional table sugar, or sucrose, to sweeten food and beverages.  Artificial or chemical sweeteners have NO food value, trick the body into thinking it is eating something sweet, and … Continue reading

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Fish is Not a Health Food

The waters fish live in are so polluted, you would never possibly drink it. But you’re ingesting toxins like bacteria, contaminants, and heavy metals, each time you eat fish.  Fish’s bodies absorb toxic chemicals in the water they swim in. … Continue reading

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Don’t Breed or Buy While Shelter Animals Die

Every year more than 3 million cats, dogs, birds, and other animals are euthanized simply because there’s not enough homes for them.  Millions of domestic animals never know what its like to be loved and have shelter and food every … Continue reading

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Don’t Wear “Exotic” Animals

Most people would probably agree that it’s not right to wear fur.  Animals such as foxes, rabbits, chinchillas, mink, and seals are killed by electrocution, neck-breaking, and having their skulls smashed.  The ways exotic animals like crocodiles, snakes, lizards, and … Continue reading

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