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Herbal Sweetness Still Banned… For Now

By on November 14, 2007 in DIET

On November 12, 2007 Coca-Cola announced that they will now be tackling the ongoing “Stevia Battle” in the United States in hopes of releasing a stevia-based, high intensity sweetener they’re calling “Rebiana.” Stevia, an herb known for its naturally sweet taste, has been banned in the United States as a sugar alternative since the early [...]

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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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