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23 Mar 2010, 1:38 pm

ruveyn wrote:
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I am just shocked at the food today. sadly i cant do anything about it. and the FDA is underfunded so this is the result.


Confine yourself to fresh fruit.

ruveyn


Next thing we'll hear is about mercury in fruit.


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23 Mar 2010, 1:49 pm

There is naturally occurring mercury in fish. The corn syrup scandal is not new.

It is actually partly the fault of consumers wanting things a certain way, without really knowing where food comes from.



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23 Mar 2010, 5:15 pm

You can reduce your HFC intake by cooking your own meals without prepackaged ingredients like sauces and mixes. Most of those have HFC. Think about the ingredients just to make a simple baked item like biscuits or cake: flour, sugar, milk, eggs, butter, baking powder. No HfC if you make it from scratch. I know it is more work, but it really doesn't take long to make a lot of things that are really good, and you can save money too. If most of your meal is a fresh veggie or fruit, you will be cutting back on possible HFC or mercury too.



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23 Mar 2010, 11:20 pm

mercury uh? I was wondering why i was able to feel roughly how cold it was outside without looking at the thermometer. o.O



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24 Mar 2010, 6:28 pm

I talked to my school principle and he is going to send it to the superintendent, and they will send it somewhere... and they will send an automatic phone call to the students registered numbers. In the meantime they will just announce it over the intercom. 8) I can't help but like knowing the principle at times.


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25 Mar 2010, 6:18 pm

fidelis wrote:
I talked to my school principle and he is going to send it to the superintendent, and they will send it somewhere... and they will send an automatic phone call to the students registered numbers. In the meantime they will just announce it over the intercom. 8) I can't help but like knowing the principle at times.

That's great!
that will help parents stay informed and help keep there kids healthy. good thinking!