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Peter Jennings report on obesity in America
In 2004, Peter Jennings did a series on the American diet, and the striking problems we are facing. After you see these 5 short videos (it's great to see Peters face again!) you'll wonder why you hadn't heard this from other sources. See the videos here>
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King Corn is a feature documentary about two friends, one acre of corn, and the subsidized crop that drives our fast-food nation. This film will change your view of corn forever.
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The very nature of corn "production" today goes beyond HFCS, but into government subsidies, genetically modified seed, polluting herbicides, and integration into more than just our food chain.
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The films website is kingcorn.net
PBS's Independent Lens has put together a very informative site that goes even beyond the film: http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/kingcorn/
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Artificial Sweeteners: |
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Aspartame
There are so many claims of side effects this — some call it poisoning — but you owe it to yourself to read some of the information out there, here is just one example.
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Splenda – perhaps the most dangerous of all…
This artificial sweetener can be used in “natural” foods and beverages because the claim is that it is made from sugar. Splenda, the trade name for sucralose, was created by scientists looking for a new pesticide(!) There’s a ton of info out there on this as well, here’s a start:
http://www.womentowomen.com/nutritionandweightloss/splenda.aspx
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Other Links:
NutritionData Widget: givie it a try...
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Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Database
www.cosmeticsdatabase.com
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Local Harvest
http://www.localharvest.org/
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How much pop is your kid drinking?
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Here's a look at several favorite beverages from the content point of view...you knew it was bad...but how bad?
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