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Taken With A Grain of Salt

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Brent

Do you know what your eating?  Do you know it’s origin?  Do you know what your food is made up of?  Where do those flavors come from?  If you can’t answer these questions then you should reconsider your next meal.  … Continue reading →

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Your Sweet Tooth Could Kill You

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Brent

    So, here we go again and again.  More research has been done showing that consuming sweetened drinks, either regular or diet, were associated with higher risks of developing hypertension (high blood pressure).  Harvard researchers put the increased risk … Continue reading →

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“The Twinkie Defense” Revisited

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Brent

    Is this for real?   I’ve discussed the differences between the real thing and artificial sweeteners before.  The only real conclusion is that moderation of the real thing is the way to go.  The physical state of your … Continue reading →

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