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A corn–fed diet is
bad medicine for Americans
The attached article by George Will, a nationally syndicated journalist, appeared in many newspapers recently. I not only get upset, I get downright mad when I read this stuff. Greed is said to have been a major cause of our current economic woes. We could also say that greed in the corn-belt, in feedlots, and in the processed food industry has caused a nation of unhealthy and overweight people.
Mr. Will says that ¼ of all products in an average supermarket contain corn – and a good portion of these contain corn syrup. In my opinion, the majority of the corn raised in America is not fit for human consumption. Corn is fortified by the petroleum industry like no other crop. Synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides, which are petroleum based, dominate this fortification. In addition, most all corn is from seed that has been genetically modified.
I believe you will be surprised at all the products in our grocery stores that contain corn. Listed below are a few I thought might surprise you:
Meat: Most all animals are corn-fed to some degree – except for those that are totally grass fed.
Cereals: Total, as well as many other cereals, contains corn syrup.
Crackers: Most crackers, including Nabisco Saltine Crackers, contain corn syrup.
Boxed dinners: Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper contains cornstarch.
Canned dinners: Campbell’s Spaghettios contains high fructose corn syrup.
Chef Boyarde Beef Ravioli contains high fructose corn syrup.
Soup: Campbell’s Golden Mushroom Soup contains corn oil.
Progresso New England Clam Chowder contains cornstarch, corn syrup, and hydrolyzed corn protein.
Snack bars: Nature Valley Trail Mix Bars contain corn syrup.
Canned tomatoes: Del Monte Stewed Tomatoes, Italian Recipe contains high fructose corn
syrup.
Applesauce: Musselman’s Applesauce contains high fructose corn syrup.
Pudding: Snack Pack Pudding contains cornstarch.
Juice: Juice cocktails contain corn syrup. Sunny D contains high fructose corn syrup.
Whipped topping: Cool Whip contains corn syrup.
Yogurt: Most fruited yogurts contain high fructose corn syrup.
Soda pop: These contain high fructose corn syrup.
Gatorade: These drinks contain high fructose corn syrup.
Ice cream: Most frozen desserts contain high fructose corn syrup.
Processed meats:
Oscar Mayer Chopped Ham contains corn syrup.
Oscar Mayer Bologna contains corn syrup.
Oscar Mayer Chicken Breast Lunchmeat contains corn syrup.
Oscar Mayer Light Wieners contains corn syrup.
Ball Park Beef Franks contain corn syrup.
Hormel Turkey Breast & Gravy contains modified cornstarch.
I encourage you to read the attached article by George Will. I believe you will begin to understand that we are a nation of over-fed yet under-nourished people.
What can we do about it?
If we are to be a healthier nation, we need to get back to the basics and away from processed foods. What are processed foods? Those that come in boxes, cans, bottles, cartons, jars, bags, etc. Most of what we eat should be raw fruits and vegetables along with nuts, seeds, legumes, and whole grains. A small amount of food from animals is necessary, in my opinion, with the best choices from animals that are grass fed.
Making change is not easy, so take one step at a time.
Choose to be healthy!!
Perform a random act of kindness today.
Jayne Benkendorf, editor
The Rebel
www.HealthfulFood.com
Copyright 2009
The Rebel may be shared in its whole, original form only. It is strictly forbidden to reproduce in part or with any additions, makeovers, deletions, highlighting, or any other alteration from its original.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
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Another Message from Jayne
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My Old Watch – And Me
Carl Rogers received a new watch for his birthday when he was 27 years old. After a couple years of real good service, his watch began losing about 2 minutes a day. But this was no problem for Carl as he would simply reset his watch each week, and all was fine. After another couple years, the 2 minutes became 5 minutes, and by the time he was 35, his watch was losing 15 minutes a day. So now he would reset it each morning and go on about his business.
Carl was quite a detail person and kept records on everything, and this included the history of his watch. When Carl reached 40 years of age, he got out all the records on his watch and went through them.
Carl had taken pictures of himself each of the 13 years he wore his watch. He got these out and looked them over. He laid them all out in order of time, and at first, he just admired his watch and how it looked with the clothes he was wearing. But then Carl began looking at himself, and the more he did, the more his attention shifted from his watch to the Carl he was seeing in the pictures.
When he was 27, he saw that he was fit and trim. He looked more alert and more active. And although he couldn’t really see much difference from one year to another, he could definitely see his body slipping when he looked at a 4 to 5 year period. He also remembered back when he was 27 that he was so active and did so many things; whereas today, any activity seemed to come much harder.
Then that “significant” thing happened to Carl. As he was looking at how his body had changed in 13 years, he would glance at his watch and realize how it too had slowed, had become weaker, and was constantly needing repair and attention. Then he thought, “Boy, my life and the life of my watch have been going in the same direction, and I haven’t even realized it. How could I be so stupid to not see this happening?”
Having realized what he had let happen, he made two very important – and positive – decisions. First, he immediately made plans for regaining the body he left behind. Secondly, he bought a new watch.
Well, that was 5 years ago, and today on Carl’s 45th birthday; he laid his pictures together again. Was he excited! He could see a “new” Carl – the Carl he used to know when he was 27; a Carl with energy; a Carl who wasn’t always taking medicine for this and that; a Carl who was trim; a Carl with good muscle tone and strength. And most importantly, a Carl who felt good about himself!
Oh yes, Carl doesn’t put up with slow running watches anymore. If they can’t keep up, they go!
Perform a random act of kindness today.
Jayne Benkendorf, editor
The Rebel
www.HealthfulFood.com
Copyright 2009
The Rebel may be shared in its whole, original form only. It is strictly forbidden to reproduce in part or with any additions, makeovers, deletions, highlighting, or any other alteration from its original.
A Product of PEP Productions, LLC
My Old Watch – And Me
Carl Rogers received a new watch for his birthday when he was 27 years old. After a couple years of real good service, his watch began losing about 2 minutes a day. But this was no problem for Carl as he would simply reset his watch each week, and all was fine. After another couple years, the 2 minutes became 5 minutes, and by the time he was 35, his watch was losing 15 minutes a day. So now he would reset it each morning and go on about his business.
Carl was quite a detail person and kept records on everything, and this included the history of his watch. When Carl reached 40 years of age, he got out all the records on his watch and went through them.
Carl had taken pictures of himself each of the 13 years he wore his watch. He got these out and looked them over. He laid them all out in order of time, and at first, he just admired his watch and how it looked with the clothes he was wearing. But then Carl began looking at himself, and the more he did, the more his attention shifted from his watch to the Carl he was seeing in the pictures.
When he was 27, he saw that he was fit and trim. He looked more alert and more active. And although he couldn’t really see much difference from one year to another, he could definitely see his body slipping when he looked at a 4 to 5 year period. He also remembered back when he was 27 that he was so active and did so many things; whereas today, any activity seemed to come much harder.
Then that “significant” thing happened to Carl. As he was looking at how his body had changed in 13 years, he would glance at his watch and realize how it too had slowed, had become weaker, and was constantly needing repair and attention. Then he thought, “Boy, my life and the life of my watch have been going in the same direction, and I haven’t even realized it. How could I be so stupid to not see this happening?”
Having realized what he had let happen, he made two very important – and positive – decisions. First, he immediately made plans for regaining the body he left behind. Secondly, he bought a new watch.
Well, that was 5 years ago, and today on Carl’s 45th birthday; he laid his pictures together again. Was he excited! He could see a “new” Carl – the Carl he used to know when he was 27; a Carl with energy; a Carl who wasn’t always taking medicine for this and that; a Carl who was trim; a Carl with good muscle tone and strength. And most importantly, a Carl who felt good about himself!
Oh yes, Carl doesn’t put up with slow running watches anymore. If they can’t keep up, they go!
Perform a random act of kindness today.
Jayne Benkendorf, editor
The Rebel
www.HealthfulFood.com
Copyright 2009
The Rebel may be shared in its whole, original form only. It is strictly forbidden to reproduce in part or with any additions, makeovers, deletions, highlighting, or any other alteration from its original.
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