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How to make soda pop

Photo Credit: Wikipedia I can't stand the taste of water. especially flat water with no bubbles. Years ago, I used to drink a lot of Coca-Cola. I had what you might call brand name loyalty. I could take the...

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The High Fructose Corn Syrup Controversy

The average American consumes more than 60 pounds of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) every year. HFCS is found as a sweetener in nearly every aisle of every supermarket in America, even in some foods that you...

4 comments    health food nutrition
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Politics and High-Fructose Corn Syrup

June 28, 2009High-Fructose Corn Syrup is becoming more and more common these days as it is appearing on the ingredient labels of more and more foods. A few people have questioned the possible health effects...

12 comments    food politics diet
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To Get Rid Of Love Handles, Do Not Eat White Foods

If you are struggling to lose your love handles your current diet may be the cause of your frustration. If you are exercising on a daily basis, but not seeing any significant results the food that you are...

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Artificial Sweeteners, Natural Sweeteners

While many people use artificial sweeteners, natural sweeteners are increasing in popularity.  There is good reason for that.  More and more people are concerned about the effects of the various chemicals...

5 comments    health food diabetes
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High Fructose Corn Syrup

Check the ingredient list on almost any package of food and you will see the words, high fructose corn syrup.  It is in bread, soda, canned fruit, and even some brands of milk.  What is this corn syrup...

2 comments    health nutrition foods
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Fat @$$ Tax

The House Ways and Means committee has proposed a tax on sugary sodas and psuedo-juice drinks. Many on the left and right are decrying that this would hit poorer people and small retail business...

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Products with Mercury in High Fructose Corn Syrup

High Fructose Corn Syrup, or HFCS, is a common replacement for sugar as a sweetener in many food and beverages such as salad dressings, soft drinks, deli meats, snack bars, breads, cereals, soups and yogurt,...

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High Fructose Corn Syrup - In Moderation? Are You Kidding Me?

Over the past couple of weeks I have been seeing tv commercials and newspaper ads about High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS). HFCS is a sweetener that is sweeter and cheaper than sugar and the food...

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Natural Sodas

I must confess, I love to drink soft drinks, aka cola, aka soda pop. I grew up during the big Cola Wars of the late 70s and early 80s. I remember drinking from ring tab-topped cans, where we'd pull the...

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