Tag Archives | junk food

What Does “All-Natural” Really Mean?

By on January 15, 2008 in DIET, junk food

It goes without saying that those trying to live healthier lifestyles are attracted to goods that are grown naturally. But now, there’s reason to believe that just because a product is labeled as natural, it may not be any better for you. That’s because, up until now, no industry regulations have been set on the [...]

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Does Your Body Deserve Cheap Food?

By on November 6, 2007 in DIET, junk food

The other day I saw a commercial in which two male co-workers were competing with each other to see who had spent the most on the various articles of clothing they were wearing. They were interrupted in this ridiculous game of one-ups man-ship by a female co-worker who stuck a McDonald’s double cheeseburger in their [...]

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Do You Really Know What’s In Your Fast Food?

By on October 29, 2007 in DIET, junk food

You’re relaxing at home, flipping through some channels and a news headline suddenly catches your eye, “Buffet worker stomps garlic with boots.” You find this to be surprising but yet sadly, this is not new information to you. The fast food industry may be convenient at times but is it really worth it? The ongoing [...]

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Why Are Parents Evil Enough to Feed Their Children Garbage?

By on October 18, 2007 in DIET, junk food

Not too long ago I was on the bus and I saw this mother literally shoving a tube of liquid candy down the throat of her overweight 4 year-old. It was unbelievable. As I sat and watched, I thought about how angry I was at the mother for poisoning her child when nutrition-less, sugar-loaded food. [...]

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Sugar is the Sweetest Poison of ALL

By on September 21, 2007 in DIET, junk food

Our sugar consumption has hit the roof. Americans are eating more sugar than their ancestors. The exact figure is not known but it is estimated that it is over 120 pounds per person per year and that is an awful lot. Among carbohydrates there are simple carbohydrates and there are complex carbohydrates that are found [...]

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Begin Super Market Recovery Today (Part 1)

By on September 21, 2007 in DIET

Do You Choose Taste Over Health? What if I invited you to lunch and offered you one of three dishes: A bowl of crunchy potato chips, a bowl of juicy red grapes, or a bowl of leafy greens – which would you choose? My mother asked me this question yesterday as we debated my role [...]

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