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Organic Cocoa Cassava Bars: Make the Switch Now

Posted on January 20th, 2012 by author  |  No Comments »

Instead of settling for popular candy bars or energy bars, Dr. Joseph Mercola recommends a healthy alternative: Organic Cocoa Cassava Bars. Similar energy bar products on the market have been found to promote less-than-optimal health primarily because of three ingredients: High-fructose corn syrup (HCFS) – Rich in fructose, which does not have any nutritional value. [...]

 
 

Cocoa Cassava Bars vs. Junk Foods: What Kids Should Eat

Posted on December 2nd, 2011 by author  |  No Comments »

Nowadays, it is common to see children frequently stuffing themselves with sugary snacks, processed foods, and carbonated drinks. Dr. Joseph Mercola explains that not only do these items contribute to obesity, but they can give kids allergies and chronic illnesses as well. If you are a parent, you should be worried because your kid’s development [...]

 
 

Neotame: Another Hazardous Artificial Sweetener to Avoid

Posted on March 10th, 2011 by admin  |  No Comments »

Aspartame and high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) are not the only “deadly” sweeteners available in the market today. Dr. Joseph Mercola also warns that the Monsanto-produced neotame, a chemical derivative of aspartame, has been approved for use in food and drinks despite potential adverse health effects. The chemicals used for manufacturing neotame are believed to [...]

 
 

Dr. Mercola: Here’s Another Reason to Avoid Soda

Posted on January 16th, 2011 by admin  |  No Comments »

The fructose content of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) used in popular soda brands has been underestimated. Studies revealed that sodas including Pepsi, Coke, and Sprite contained 65 percent fructose, and not 55 percent as they previously claimed. According to Grist, “It turns out that the actual amount of fructose in HFCS in particular food [...]

 
 

Beware of this High Fructose Corn Syrup Scam!

Posted on November 12th, 2010 by admin  |  No Comments »

‘Corn syrup’ might replace ‘HFCS’ in product labels If your nutritional bar contains corn sugar, don’t eat it. The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) is petitioning to use the term “corn sugar” to replace “high fructose corn syrup (HFCS),” an ingredient that you should avoid at all costs. “Consumers need to know what is in their [...]

 
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