Aspartame in milk may soon lose its artificial sweetener label , if the dairy industry gets its way. For the past several years the dairy lobby has tried to sneak “diet milk” into our homes passing it off as regular milk. If the push to get the artificial sweetener label removed is successful, chocolate and strawberry milk will no longer be subjected to the ingredients disclaimer. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) noted last week that a 2009 petition from the National Milk Producers Federation and the International Dairy Foods Association wants the artificial sweeteners
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July 26, 2012 The US drought is the worst in decades, and has already caused corn prices to hit a record, and soy to soar. And as we first reported last week, Asia could well be next to suffer soaring food prices next as “the monsoon season, which is critical for that country’s agricultural production,
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July 20, 2012 Thomson, IL ~ Cafe welcomes first guests while enjoying the company of their neighbors. Right down the street from the brand new Heirloom Cafe, a federal prison sits vacant. The residents of Thomson, IL have waited over a decade for someone to make a decision on the fate of this $140 million
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While homeschooling your children is mostly rewarding, there are some serious challenges to face. If you have a teen, getting her ready for college is one of those challenges. You spent hours planning, preparing, and teaching her academic subjects to get her ready for the next step in her education. You convinced a college or university to accept her in spite of your homemade transcripts. She has worked hard for years at home, learning, studying, taking tests, reading, and preparing academically for higher education. Now, the time has come to make sure that when she
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“Why spend your money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare.”  Isaiah 55: 2 “What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you?”–James
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Turmeric has been a trusted spice with a variety of uses over the last thousand years.  It is best known for its culinary use in curries; however, its uses reach far beyond merely flavoring and coloring food.   While it has a history of being used to color textiles, it is also used in cosmetics, perfumes, and as a remedy for a multitude of health problems. Perhaps the most important part of turmeric’s makeup is the part that gives it color: curcumin. Curcumin has many antioxidant properties that are greatly beneficial for health. Here are just
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With the huge amount of recalls that began in 2007 and continue sporadically to this day, the pet food industry has lost the business of many pet owners. Many dogs and cats have become ill and have even died because of the contaminants that have found their way into commercial pet foods. To remove the risk from your beloved animals, consider making their food right in your own kitchen. The idea of making pet food is intimidating to many. Once you get the hang of it, though, making pet food is a cinch. You might
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Therefore do not worry, saying, “What shall we eat?” or “What shall we drink?” or “What shall we wear? 32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be
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12 Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. 13 And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. – Jeremiah 29:12-13 God will not forget His people no matter where he has led them or let
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Honey is one of nature’s most delightful creations. This gooey, sticky liquid that can range from dark amber to light gold in color is a miracle creation made by our friends the honeybees. Honey is not only tasty, it is also very good for you. It is a natural source of sweetness, uncontaminated by human
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