It's Bugging Me...High Fructose Corn Syrup

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This High Fructose Corn Syrup topic is really bugging me.  I guess it's because I never realized it was in so many consumer products until fairly recently.  


One of my kids wrote a paper this past school year suggesting a "sugar" tax on products containing high fructose corn syrup.

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Sugar Feeds Cancer!

I just read an article "Cut Fructose and Cancer Risk" highlighting the fact that sugar not only helps cancer cells survive, but can also fuel cancer cell growth (pancreatic) at a much higher rate.

By now, we have all heard that we should avoid processed foods, e.g., anything that has high fructose corn syrup, white sugar, refined white flour, artificial sweeteners, artificial colors, artificial flavors, preservatives...basically 90% of what we probably see on most supermarket shelves (other than Whole Foods or other natural foods stores)!

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More Homemade Soup Recipes {Mushroom Spinach Farro Soup and French Lentil Brown Rice Soup}

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My friend "B" just got another chemo treatment today so I'm making her a couple of homemade soups and smoothies that I hope will make her feel comforted and loved. Trying to come up with something healthy and tasty...I decided to make Mushroom Soup with and Spinach and Farro, and French Lentil Brown Rice Soup.

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Easy Homemade Chicken Soup

There's nothing more comforting than a bowl of Homemade Chicken Soup.

There's nothing better than a bowl of homemade chicken soup when you're feeling sick. Got an email last night that my friend who's going through chemo for breast cancer just came down with a cold.  Poor thing.  She's supposed to get chemo again in a few days, so praying that getting plenty of rest, fluids and some good 'ol homemade chicken soup will help make her feel better quickly.

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It's Farmers Market Week!

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Visit your local farmer's market this week if you haven't already! Fresh tomatoes, corn, peppers, salad greens, peaches, and more go perfect with any summertime meal.

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