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Good luck NickyCat101, Be sure to follow up with us on what the results are. I am curious to see if you found an alternative that satisfies your Diet Coke cravings. Cheers, y.
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Thanks my friend! It's been an amazing journey. I have some before/after pics here: http://tinyurl.com/d54kmwx Cheers, y.
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Dreadz, Best of luck with the cleaning service. I am so happy when I see organic cleaning services or lawn care companies. Personally I try to by most of my foods raw from local farms. I also purchase clothing and other products that are eco-friendly. Since I am an IT engineer, I do a lot with power consumption, etc. One…
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Hello everyone! I am an IT Engineer that works for a company that focuses it's products on sustainability. The great part is, I was part of that movement. I am also a huge supporter of local organic and sustainable farming. I live a mostly organic lifestyle with not only the food, but my day-to-day supplies, clothing, and…
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You are absolutely right! I also think about the chemicals they put in major products these days and I just don't want anything to do it with. It may sound silly to others, but I am happy with what I am doing and that's what matters to me. =0) y.
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Welcome to the revolution shreddin_mama! Ok, it's not that dramatic, but still, welcome. Since it's new to you and your family don't ever hesitate to ask any questions you might have about it. I personally would be glad to help out. Cheers, y
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djkshdfd, It's amazing what you said about farmers not even eating their own food. I have heard that several times and I just can't believe it. I also agree with you about the ecosystem. I have made a conscious effort to purchase organic cleaners, clothing, and personal products. While I know it's minor in the scheme of…
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Hi Amanda, They are absolutely bad for you. I used to drink them all the time and it definitely affected not only my performance at work, but also my personality. It's over a year since I quit my addiction and I don't ever plan to go back. With that said, if you need an energy kick, check this out:…
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I most certainly do. And the only veggie I ever consider purchasing frozen is peas =0) Everything else I purchase fresh, raw, and prepare myself =0) BTW, Whole Foods did reply to the new article, http://tinyurl.com/brqgwmq, however I still wouldn't purchase frozen veggies - I just like raw, fresh ingredients.
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Hi raven56706, I recommend Klean Kanteen's products. You can check them out at http://www.kleankanteen.com. Happy shopping! y.
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jalford0226 that's amazing! An important thing to remember is knowledge is power. Now that you have that knowledge, use it to your advantage and don't "pig out" like that anymore! As for me, my favorite fast food is a food bowl from Chipotle. Their nutritional menu is found here,…
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Greetings Wynterbourne, You make a great point about natural coloring. For those who don't know, artificial dyes are considered Blue 1 & 2, Green 3, Red 3 & 40, Yellow 5 & 6, and Caramel Coloring. The natural dyes are Annatto, Beta carotene, Carmine, Saffron, Turmeric, and Indigo (however now Indigo is made synthetically).…
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Hi maria7bella, In the last year I have cut out all artificial sweeteners from my diet. This includes Splenda, aspartame, and high-fructose corn syrup. I now use organic cane sugar or organic agave nectar (both in moderation). With that said, a few times when I have taken a sip/bite out of something using artificial…
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Greetings rhinofluff, This is a great question! Fruit sugar, or fructose, is a simple sugar that our bodies can metabolize quickly and easily. Unless you are diabetic, simple sugars should not be a problem for anyone living a healthy/active life style. Dietitians recommend a healthy dose of fruit as fruit contains natural…
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Hi Ian214, As mentioned by others, protein supplements like shakes really come down to your taste buds. What I like may not be what you will like. With that notion, I prefer Garden of Life's Beyond Organic Raw Meal (http://tinyurl.com/d7qk4k6). I mix this with a juice, usually with acai berry juice. The strong taste of the…
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Hi there lovetolose100, A while back I wrote about Yahoo Health's "10 scariest food additives" (http://tinyurl.com/bvwm9up). To this day I watch for these ingredients. They are as follows; Olestra, Carmel Coloring, Saccharin, Potassium Bromate, Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) and Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT), Partially…
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Hey swander572, Most people who choose not to drink Diet Coke due to a controversial ingredient, aspartame. You can Google it for more information. Cheers, y.
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Hi Nicky, There are products where you can make your own soda, like Sodastream, seen in almost every retail store these days. These products apparently have better calories and sugar then the mainstream brands. When I was breaking my soda addiction I feel towards Izze, Steaz, and Honest Tea. I know you mentioned you're not…
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Hi Melissag1984, I personally avoid all products made with artificial sweeteners, including Splenda and high-fructose corn syrup. While these are debatable and controversial ingredients, I find that eliminating them helps eliminate a lot of "junk" food I would otherwise typically purchase. For meats, I tend to purchase…
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Hey dobijata, I work in a busy office environment and seldom have the opportunity to stop for lunch. I invested in a 40oz BPA-free 18/8 stainless steal canteen for water and purchased an assortment of meal bars. From Builders, Cliff, Raw Revolution, Pure, and others, there is an unlimited amount of choices when it comes to…
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Thanks doenitin52!
