Why High Fructose Corn Syrup is Bad for you?


	Why High Fructose Corn Syrup is Bad for you?

migcmc03

5-17-2008 5:44 PM

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6-12-2008 3:50 AM

kenjt

Just checked a few labels , interesting point that you make, well worth keeping an eye on........

6-12-2008 12:33 PM

migcmc03

yeah, I agree.

6-12-2008 12:51 PM

papananook

That stuff is everywhere--beware! It's part of the great corn/big agriculture ripoff.

6-12-2008 1:37 PM

willhelm

It's even in bread! watch out.

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