48. CARRAGEENAN IS A NO NO

The reports have come that carrageenan is not good for us; therefore, I think it is wise to read labels and avoid foods that contain this ingredient. It is of concern that many vegan milks contain carrageenan.  Carrageenan is obtained from red seaweed and is used to thicken foods. Since it prevents separation, it is […]

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47. A FIVE-YEAR-OLD JUNKIE

At a church picnic, Hannah called my attention to her five-year-old grandson, Ronnie, who eats nothing but junk food, which makes her worry about his future health. I watched him eat chips and cheese dip, then he started on cookies and cake. He also had the sweet drink they served at the picnic. Hannah asked me if […]

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46. CUT THE CHOLESTEROL

Mary Jane is very concerned about her husband, Van, who has high cholesterol. His Dr. told him he could lower his cholesterol by cutting his meat intake, so Van told Mary Jane he would try her vegetarian diet. She made his first meal a sandwich of vegetarian turkey slices. After eating the sandwich, Van said, […]

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