Group of doctors accuses drug companies of inventing fictitious diseases to sell more prescription drugs

The Royal College of General Practitioners in the U.K. has accused drug companies of inventing fictitious diseases or exaggerating the severity of symptoms in order to boost drug sales. It's being called 'disease mongering' and the college explains that pharmaceutical companies are taking the National... more...

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Originally Posted on 9/27/2005 5:37:38 PMContent source: http://www.DepressionFactor.org/002884.html

The FDA finally admits antidepressant drugs cause suicidal tendencies in children

The FDA has now finally admitted that children who use antidepressant drugs are 180 percent more likely to have suicidal tendencies than children taking placebos. This is after the agency stalled for months by requesting an independent investigation of the research data, during which antidepressant... more...

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Originally Posted on 9/26/2005 6:27:01 PMContent source: http://www.DepressionFactor.org/002082.html

Certain foods help fight depression, says new study; salmon and walnuts among items named

Certain foods that contain high quantities of omega-3 fatty acids and/or a nutrient called uridine, such as salmon, herring, walnuts, sugar beets, and beet molasses, may have natural depression-fighting qualities, according to a research report published in Biological Psychiatry. Scientists have long... more...

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Originally Posted on 9/25/2005 6:17:21 PMContent source: http://www.DepressionFactor.org/004919.html

Black Pepper: The Queen of Spices

Dave and Nancy examine the world's most popular spice in this excerpt from The Spicy Food Lover's Bible. more...

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Originally Posted on 9/23/2005 2:36:09 PMContent source: http://www.fiery-foods.com/dave2/black_pepper.asp

Breakfast Excuse Busters

From finding the time to eat in the a.m., to choosing foods that will help you feel fuller longer, we've got the solutions to the most common reasons you don't eat the most important meal of the day.... more...

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Originally Posted on 9/22/2005 6:24:54 PMContent source: http://weightloss.about.com/b/a/201686.htm

Your Dieting Danger Zones

Knowing your dieting danger zones will help you with behavior modification ... that means you may have to change what you do and where you do it! Learn more with Today's Quick Tip!... more...

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Originally Posted on 9/22/2005 4:45:53 PMContent source: http://weightloss.about.com/b/a/200240.htm

10 Reasons You're Not Losing Weight

Wondering why your weight loss efforts seem to be stalled? About's exercise Guide Paige has some great advice on what you can do to get the ball rolling again in 10 Reasons You're not Losing Weight.... more...

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Originally Posted on 9/20/2005 11:03:46 AMContent source: http://weightloss.about.com/b/a/198869.htm

USA: Mars launches heart-healthy cocoa-based snacks

US confectionery giant Mars Inc has announced the launch of a new line of snacks that take advantage of the heart-healthy properties of cocoa. more...

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Originally Posted on 9/20/2005 9:31:40 AMContent source: http://just-food.com/nd.asp?art=61873&lk=rss

GM Foods Bad for Rats, Good for Humans? (The Independent)

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Originally Posted on 9/20/2005 8:16:38 AMContent source: http://news.independent.co.uk/world/science_technology/story.jsp?story=640402

Tough love for fruit pays off (Seattle Post)

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Originally Posted on 9/20/2005 7:22:37 AMContent source: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/nwgardens/224777_ciscoe19.html?source=rss

Beets - Tops Are Best

For most plants you have to wait until it is fully mature before you harvest the best parts. But that may not be true for beets. more...

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Originally Posted on 9/18/2005 12:06:25 PMContent source: http://www.medicinalfoodnews.com/vol07/issue4/beets.htm

What is the Glycemic Index?

For most people watching their fat intake is the most important part of their diet. But it may well be that the amount - and more importantly the type - of carbohydrate in the diet should be controlled. more...

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Originally Posted on 9/18/2005 8:23:08 AMContent source: http://www.medicinalfoodnews.com/vol07/issue3/glycemicindex.htm

New Food Labelling Rules in Canada

The goal of nutrition labelling has always been to provide the consumer with information that she/he can use to make intelligent choices about what foods to buy and eat. more...

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Originally Posted on 9/17/2005 4:06:29 PMContent source: http://www.medicinalfoodnews.com/vol07/issue1/newrules.htm

Lutein boosts eye health, preventing cataracts and macular degeneration

Fruits and vegetables have yet another disease-fighting weapon to offer you: Lutein. Studies show this carotenoid prevents and, to some extent, reverses vision loss, immune system problems, cancer and cardiovascular disease. With that in mind, load up your plate with foods high in lutein -- carrots,... more...

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Originally Posted on 9/16/2005 6:03:02 PMContent source: http://www.newstarget.com/010203.html

A call to action: how we can beat the European Food Supplements Directive

They actually pulled it off. The protectors of drug company profits have managed to engineer a ban on vitamins across the European Union. The European Food Supplements Directive goes live August 1, and it will instantly criminalize retailers who dare to sell products like vitamin C in "illegal" doses... more...

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Originally Posted on 9/16/2005 4:08:19 PMContent source: http://www.newstarget.com/009531.html

How to grow your own pharmaceuticals

It's very easy to grow powerful medicines that can lower your cholesterol, protect your heart, reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, enhance nervous system function, and protect you from diabetes and many other chronic diseases. Every plant is a pharmaceutical factory provided by nature. It's like... more...

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Originally Posted on 9/15/2005 3:18:55 PMContent source: http://www.newstarget.com/009458.html

How to fight arthritis with fruits and vegetables

Rheumatoid arthritis can be controlled by including fruits and vegetable on your menu on daily basis. Related articles on this topic are also available on the NewsTarget Network, including: Revealed: which fruit and vegetable juices alleviate arthritis pain without drugs or surgery. more...

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Originally Posted on 9/15/2005 1:54:49 PMContent source: http://www.newstarget.com/011455.html

Processed foods are loaded with salt, CSPI report says

The study, conducted by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, recommends to check the salt levels in foods served in restaurants and in processed foods. To learn more on this topic, be sure to also read the related article, Interview: Organic New Zealand sea salt from Wind and Sea Imports. more...

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Originally Posted on 9/15/2005 11:54:48 AMContent source: http://www.newstarget.com/011449.html

"Power foods" that parents should know about

Parents need to know that their kids should be eating plant foods high in fiber, like grains, vegetables and fruits. If you enjoy this article, you may also be interested in an article entitled ''Do not email' registries for parents begin in July in two states.' more...

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Originally Posted on 9/15/2005 10:34:47 AMContent source: http://www.newstarget.com/011275.html

Colorful foods are the healthiest

Phytochemicals in the color pigments of food have many health benefits, research shows. Related articles on this topic are also available on the NewsTarget Network, including: Blueberries, cranberries, strawberries all contain powerful phytochemicals that fight cancer, heart disease, high cholesterol... more...

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Originally Posted on 9/15/2005 9:19:42 AMContent source: http://www.newstarget.com/011201.html

Fruits and vegetables are nature's anti-aging wonders

Avoiding man-made foods, like processed foods, and opting instead for more fruits and vegetables full of disease-fighting antioxidants and phytochemicals will help slow the effects of aging. If you enjoy this article, you may also be interested in an article entitled 'How to reduce high cholesterol by... more...

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Originally Posted on 9/14/2005 1:15:05 PMContent source: http://www.newstarget.com/010209.html

Does Organic Imply Grazing? - New York Times (New York Times)

Does Organic Imply Grazing? JOHN MACKEY, chairman of Whole Foods Market, with the buying power of his 173 stores across the country behind him, said in a telephone interview yesterday that he wants the Department of Agriculture to strengthen its standards for organic milk. more...

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Originally Posted on 9/14/2005 11:20:00 AM Content source

Aging and Nutrition

Age is not just a chronological measurement; it is the rate at which the primary internal guardians of health - your cardiovascular and immune systems - decline. more...

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Originally Posted on 9/14/2005 7:25:35 AMContent source: http://www.eat-well-to-be-well.com/aging.htm

Scientists are closer to understanding how your immune system fights disease

Scientists are one step closer to understanding how your immune system targets and fights diseases, ScienceDaily reports. Be sure to read the related article, Colostrum is a proven, effective immune system booster. more...

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Originally Posted on 9/13/2005 1:30:31 PMContent source: http://www.newstarget.com/010920.html

The real reason why processed meats are so dangerous to your health

Have you ever wondered why the consumption of processed meats is so strongly linked to cancers of the colon, breast, prostate and pancreas? The evidence continues to mount, as demonstrated by a recent study showing a 67% increase in pancreatic cancer for people consuming moderate amounts of processed... more...

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Originally Posted on 9/13/2005 9:57:30 AMContent source: http://www.newstarget.com/011148.html

How to fight arthritis with fruits and vegetables

Rheumatoid arthritis can be controlled by including fruits and vegetable on your menu on daily basis. Related articles on this topic are also available on the NewsTarget Network, including: Revealed: which fruit and vegetable juices alleviate arthritis pain without drugs or surgery. more...

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Originally Posted on 9/13/2005 9:09:29 AMContent source: http://www.newstarget.com/011455.html

Dangers of hydrogenated oils revealed in new downloadable report (press release)

How shocked would be you be to learn that the U.S. population is being slowly poisoned by a single ingredient deliberately added to the human food supply?

At first, it sounds like nonsense. But then you realize, after learning more, that the World Health Organization tried to outlaw this ingredient... more...

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Originally Posted on 9/13/2005 8:13:23 AMContent source: http://www.newstarget.com/010095.html

Sugar, high-fructose corn syrup and type II diabetes

Sugar and refined carbohydrates are undeniably linked to diabetes. Researchers around the world have come to the conclusion that the consumption of refined sugar is detrimental to the health of people without diabetes and disastrous for those with it. Furthermore, excess sugar in the blood can cause... more...

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Originally Posted on 9/11/2005 3:28:21 PMContent source: http://www.newstarget.com/009333.html

Drink tea to cure diabetes, researchers say

New research from the University of Scranton has shown that diabetes can be prevented and maintained with the help of green and black tea. If you enjoy this article, you may also be interested in an article entitled 'Green tea from China found to be contaminated with alarming levels of pesticides.' more...

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Originally Posted on 9/11/2005 2:21:20 PMContent source: http://www.newstarget.com/011035.html

The real reason why processed meats are so dangerous to your health

Have you ever wondered why the consumption of processed meats is so strongly linked to cancers of the colon, breast, prostate and pancreas? The evidence continues to mount, as demonstrated by a recent study showing a 67% increase in pancreatic cancer for people consuming moderate amounts of processed... more...

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Originally Posted on 9/10/2005 2:40:52 PMContent source: http://www.newstarget.com/011148.html

Canadian scientists receive grant for studying the spread of breast cancer

A $3.36 million grant has been issued by the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Alliance to Canadian scientists in order to facilitate research on the metastasis of breast cancer, reports The Globe and Mail. If you enjoy this article, you may also be interested in an article entitled 'Mammograms cause breast... more...

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Originally Posted on 9/10/2005 1:30:51 PMContent source: http://www.newstarget.com/011391.html

Antioxidants Proven To Be Key To Long Life (press release)

Mice engineered to produce high levels of an antioxidant enzyme lived 20% longer and had less heart and other age-related diseases. If the same is true in humans, people could live beyond 100 years. The University of Washington work backs the idea that highly reactive oxygen molecules, called free radicals... more...

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Originally Posted on 9/10/2005 11:37:50 AMContent source: http://www.newstarget.com/011242.html

Asthma is a false disease caused by chronic dehydration and body's drought management efforts, says doctor

Mike: I'd like you to elaborate a little more on asthma, and the idea that the body is managing its water supply deliberately in a way that produces symptoms that are called asthma.

Dr. B: Yes, well you see, drought management means that you have to clog the holes where water is lost from the body... more...

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Originally Posted on 9/10/2005 10:41:43 AMContent source: http://www.newstarget.com/001965.html

More Than Half the U.S. Population is Sensitive to One or More Allergens (press release)

The new findings published in the August issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology were conducted by researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences ( NIEHS ) and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, both components of the National Institutes... more...

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Originally Posted on 9/10/2005 8:08:42 AMContent source: http://www.newstarget.com/010768.html

Soft drinks and artificial chemical sweeteners severely compromise human health: An interview with Dr. Joseph Mercola

MIKE: We've seen a lot of headlines recently about soft drinks and the correlation between soft drinks and diabetes. I know you talk about this quite a bit. What do you think people need to know about soft drinks?

DR. MERCOLA Well they should never drink them. It's as simple as that. It's one of... more...

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Originally Posted on 9/9/2005 7:33:33 PMContent source: http://www.newstarget.com/004561.html

Fish oil helps treat ADHD naturally

A dietary supplement high in omega-3s has positive results for children with ADHD. To learn more on this topic, be sure to also read the related article, Schoolchildren Are Increasingly Dosed With Both Ritalin and Anti-Psychotic Drugs, Says New Research. more...

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Originally Posted on 9/9/2005 7:04:44 PMContent source: http://www.newstarget.com/011245.html

More research needed on possible Ritalin-cancer connection

As the FDA considers rewriting labels on ADHD medications to warn of their potentially negative psychological side effects, a small study finds the common ADHD drug Ritalin may also be linked to causing cancer. If you find this article interesting, be sure to also read 'Schoolchildren Are Increasingly... more...

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Originally Posted on 9/9/2005 5:26:43 PMContent source: http://www.newstarget.com/009688.html

Arthritis risk reduced by carotenoids

Certain carotenoids found in orange and yellow fruit and veggies can reduce your risk of arthritis. Be sure to read the related article, Revealed: which fruit and vegetable juices alleviate arthritis pain without drugs or surgery. more...

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Originally Posted on 9/9/2005 11:42:51 AMContent source: http://www.newstarget.com/011250.html

Osteoporosis can be cured naturally

Research has shown that substances occurring naturally in nature like soybeans, flaxseed and ginseng roots can help cure osteoporosis. If you enjoy this article, you may also be interested in an article entitled 'Osteoporosis remains undiagnosed in millions of Americans; here's how to beat the disease... more...

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Originally Posted on 9/9/2005 10:27:50 AMContent source: http://www.newstarget.com/011053.html

Superfoods

Interesting article on Superfoods. Superfoods just mean foods that are good for you.

There is so much hype out there. High-fat foods are labelled low-carb. High-carb foods are labelled low-fat. There is no way around simple education.

Plus this:
"The report also found that the government often stands in the way of people learning the health-inducing benefits of some products.

For example, juice makers can claim that cranberry products help maintain urinary tract health, but they cannot say cranberry juice cocktail prevents urinary tract infections. That claim is legal in France.

The makers of the butter-like spread Take Control had clinical studies showing it lowers cholesterol. But until they got approval from the Food and Drug Administration, they couldn’t put it on the label.

“They had to say something like, ‘Maintains healthy levels of cholesterol,”’ said Fergus Clydesdale, a food science professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst who headed the study.

“What does it mean? What’s a healthy level?” Clydesdale said. “That isn’t very good — matter of fact, it isn’t true. We knew the product lowered cholesterol.”
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Originally Posted on 9/9/2005 8:33:49 AM

Nutrition and Cancer

"It has been estimated that a healthy diet could prevent approximately 30% of all cancers."

"those who consumed low amounts of fruits and vegetables were twice as likely to have cancer compared to those who ate high amounts of fruits and vegetables. Recently, a study linked intake of fruits and vegetables with a reduced risk in breast cancer in woman in China. In this population based, case-control study of women in Shanghai, pre-menopausal women who ate more dark yellow-orange vegetables and more citrus fruits tended to have lower breast cancer risk. Fruit and vegetable intake also appears to have a protective effect against coronary heart disease. Approximately 84,000 women were followed for 14 years and 42,000 men were followed for 8 years. They found that people who ate the highest amount of fruits and vegetables had a 20% lower risk for coronary heart disease, and the lowest risks were seen in people who consumed more green leafy vegetables, and fruits rich in vitamin C. Not only may a diet high in fruits and vegetables help prevent heart disease and cancer, but it may also help protect against a variety of other illnesses. For example, a diet high in fruits and vegetables may help protect against cataracts, diabetes, Alzheimer disease, and even asthma."

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Originally Posted on 9/9/2005 7:43:48 AM Content source

Stopping the Childhood Obesity Epidemic

Young people, more than ever, are feeling the pressure to look trim and fit. But it's not just body-image issues that drive this trend. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the percentage of young people who are overweight has more than tripled since 1980. And obesity, the CDC says, is clearly tied to numerous health problems such as hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and many others. The problem doesn't just stop with overweight children, though. Lifelong eating habits are established in childhood according to the CDC. The result is that the U.S. is in a population-wide obesity crisis. [PRWEB Aug 29, 2005] more...

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Originally Posted on 9/8/2005 2:38:33 PM Content source

NUTRITION / SUZANNE HAVALA HOBBS: Web sites help evaluate whether your diet is healthy (The Charlotte Observer)

In your quest to eat well, there probably has come a point when you've wondered, "How am I doing?" more...

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Originally Posted on 9/8/2005 11:41:29 AM Content source

NUTRITION: Maintaining weight can be harder than losing it (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

With all the talk about getting extra weight off your body, there's a lot less being said about how to keep it off -- an elusive concept that is still poorly understood by the average dieter. more...

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Originally Posted on 9/8/2005 9:45:28 AM Content source

Diets around the World

Different cultures have preferences for different foods and eating habits. We can learn a lot from this. Let's take a look at some of these differences and their effects on health.
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Originally Posted on 9/8/2005 7:56:23 AMContent source: http://www.eat-well-to-be-well.com/world-diets.htm

Is Your diet an Enemy to Your Health?

Early warning signs that your diet is an enemy to your health are:

food allergies
indigestion
constipation
hemorrhoids
high blood pressure
weight gain
sinus infections
colds and flu
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Originally Posted on 9/8/2005 6:52:18 AMContent source: http://www.eat-well-to-be-well.com/enemy.htm

There's no comparison!

We produce more food than we need. To keep it from spoiling, it is highly processed and refined. In so doing, the thermolabile substances are destroyed. These foods contain calories but little, if any, nutrients.

Processed and refined foods will not allow for repair or growth of your body. more...

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Originally Posted on 9/7/2005 5:47:07 PMContent source: http://www.eat-well-to-be-well.com/good-health.htm

Basic Nutrition

The brain is where poor nutrition is first felt. For instance, if you are deficient in iron you will feel depressed and irritable long before you develop anemia. But, if we rely on supplements, we're missing out on trace minerals and phytochemicals available to us only in whole foods. Your system works when fed properly and malfunctions when not!

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Originally Posted on 9/7/2005 4:42:03 PMContent source: http://www.eat-well-to-be-well.com/nutrition1.htm

If we are what we eat, are we denatured, devitalized, deficient and potentially toxic?

Location: Control Center, The Brain

"Incoming!"

"Alert Digestion, we have activity in the mouth. Get the gastric juices flowing. It's time to go to work."

"Yes sir! Hydrochloric acid has been secreted. Digestive enzymes are active and on the front lines."

"Hold it! Contact Pancreas and Small Intestine, we don't have adequate digestive enzymes - we won't be able to fully digest - we won't be able to assimilate - we'll lose the battle!"

"Yellow alert! The rhythmical contractions of the stomach have slowed. Small Intestine is wounded… he's going down… The food mass is not being mixed with the digestive juices and enzymes…"

"Where's Potassium? Potassium is always with Potatoes… Get him!"

"I don't think these are real Potatoes, sir."

"Red Alert! Contractions are seriously slowing. Putrefactive bacteria is invading. Gas is forming. Duck and cover… this is going to hurt!"

"Get B vitamins from Liver, we need it here to help assimilate all this Sugar."

"What if Liver has none to spare, sir?"

"It's an order! Tell him! My Goodness! What is going on here? Give me a breakdown of all available Nutrient troops, stat!"

"Incoming trans fat bombs! No, no! Muck! We're wallowing in muck now, sir…"

"Warn the Heart!"

"Blood cells are sticking together, sir. Blood oxygen has dropped by 20%. Casualties are being reported from every sector…"

"Quick… send B vitamins up here to the brain… we're going under…"

"B vitamins were depleted metabolizing blood sugar, sir."

"Send Glutathione in, we've got free radicals up the yin yang here… This is a lot of incoming, where is support… where's Nutrients? Report!"

"Nutrients are missing in action, sir. We're being hit with Pure Carbohydrates. Calories, sir."
"What? Are you serious? It can't be Natural. What's going on?"

"It's not Natural, sir. It's Refined. Processed Food. Our Arch Enemy."

"Foodless Food! Idiot! What are we… kamikaze now… it's Suicide!"

"Blood is seriously clumping now, sir."

"Shut off the supply to the small blood vessels…"

"Sir, the troops are totally weak and exhausted. It looks like surrender is inevitable."

"We did the best we could. Give orders to hold out as long as possible… and send out a repeating signal for Nutrients…"

"Eat, eat, eat, eat…"

We overeat because we feed onnutritionally inferior foods!

Question:

If we are what we eat, are we denatured, devitalized, deficient and potentially toxic?

Find the answer here...

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