A Message From  THE  REBEL

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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!!