Nutrition Cafe’ “Question Box”

Jan 182009

This blog is being developed for Patients of Pompa Health Solutions, Visitors, Friends of Nutrition Cafe and Health and Wellness enthusiasts to share information, testimonies, supplement facts etc. We will also use this as a Question Box for upcoming Nutrition Cafe’ Events.

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30 Responses to “Nutrition Cafe’ “Question Box””

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annonymous Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
I really enjoyed the Nutrition Cafe Kickoff Event. I learned alot in a short period of time I never knew before and the man with the size 56 pants who lost 80 something pounds in not even four months. What an excellent testimonial and inspiration.
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Susie Meister Says:
March 12th, 2009 at 7:19 am
I thought I’d take you up on your offer to answer our questions (and hopefully other Nutrition Cafe folks will join in the dialogue). I’m interested in hearing more about why mainstream medicine would choose to treat symptoms rather than the illness. While I understand there is lots of money to be made in continuous care, there is obviously a lot of money to be made in cures too! Would love to hear Dr. Pompa, Warren, and other folks’ perspectives on the ways mainstream medicine is deceptive (as Warren says, “We’ve been lied to!”)…Hope to hear from you!
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for a nice lady Says:
March 13th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
I’m asking this for the nice lady at the nutrition talk that didn’t have email – Is xylitol a neurotoxin? Can it harm the brain?
It’s such a blessing to have smart guys like you to get the answers we need! Thank you.
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Pompa Health Solutions Says:
March 16th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
Great Question! Xylitol just sounds a little un-natural right? I had that same question the first time I noticed it on a natural product label. However, as you will read below Xylitol is 100% NATURAL, completely non-toxic, and has many health benefits. Your body even makes it.

Artificial sweeteners like SPLENDA are not natural and are toxic to your brain like you stated (neurotoxins or excitotoxins).
We can visit that topic more another time.

Below is an description of Xylitol for you and a flyer link with complete information about the health benefits of Xylitol.

Xylitol, also known as birch sugar, is a naturally-occurring sweet compound found in
fruits and vegetables. Xylitol is not only devoid of the downside of typical sugars, but also
boasts a range of health benefits. Unlike table sugar or fruit sugar, both of which should
only be consumed in minimal amounts, xylitol actually promotes our health, and is
something we can consume every day. Because xylitol is completely natural, it is devoid
of the undesirable side effects seen with artificial sweeteners. Xylitol may also be the ideal
sweet compound for those with intestinal yeast overgrowths, because xylitol does not feed
yeast as sugar does.

Xylitol is a five carbon sugar alcohol. Sugar alcohols naturally occur in foods such as
berries, and have no relation to regular alcohol. Xylitol is also produced naturally by the
human body. Xylitol supplements are made from the fiber of the birch tree, and other
fiberous materials, such as corn cob husks. Xylitol is nearly as sweet as sucrose, tastes
good, and has no after-taste. Xylitol also has 40% less calories than sugar, with a caloric
value of 2.4 calories per gram.

For full article above click this link: http://catalog.designsforhealth.com/app/site/media/sitemedia.nl/id.1856/.f
For an article on Xylitol and Ear Infections see: http://catalog.designsforhealth.com/app/site/media/sitemedia.nl/id.20881/.f
For an article on Xylitol and Pregnancy: http://catalog.designsforhealth.com/app/site/media/sitemedia.nl/id.4034/.f
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Angela Says:
March 20th, 2009 at 10:39 am
Dr. Pompa talked about the neurocleanse program at the Nutrition Cafe. My question is, when you are on the maintenance program and only take it for 1/2 the month, what do you take for supplements in lieu of this as it is set up to be your multivitamin too. After only a couple days of being off it, I feel sluggish and have not been able to sleep.

Please let me know if you have any regimens that you follow when you are off of neurocleanse. Thanks
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Tina Swanson Says:
March 21st, 2009 at 8:10 pm
Not used to the blogging thing – but was checking all this out and just wanted to say, “thanks!” You all are doing a great job – Love the cafe thing. I feel like we’re learning so much and it’s crazy to see how the world just go along with the craziness of the medical model.
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Heather Says:
March 23rd, 2009 at 9:07 pm
I am so excited our blog is rocking and rolling ..
To all our Pompa Health Solutions patients- THANK YOU so much for being who you are..! You are all so wonderful & special in so many ways and we are glad to have you apart of our office and mission!
We need to speak louder and to more people! It’s amazing the mission we are heading and with God’s healing touch and hand in it all makes our goal even more precious!

Just like Susie stated above … “You’ve been lied too!” …Lets speak louder and bolder! Lets make sure we ask as many people we know who could benefit from what we do at our office to come to our Nutritional Cafes so there lives can be touched just like yours and mine.

~Heather
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Tammi Says:
March 26th, 2009 at 9:39 am
Valencia Peanuts?

I’m doing the Healing Diet, and I was just curious as to the significance of the Valencia peanuts as opposed to regular old raw peanuts?

Thanks!
~Tammi~
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Chelsea Says:
March 27th, 2009 at 6:58 am
I was sharing all of this good info with a friend. We were talking about raw milk. I thought he had a good point about cow milk. Cows have 4 stomachs and we don’t. Is my body able to break it down or should I look for goat milk again. I used to drink that, but it was more expensive. BTW, I have never had any problem with either type and we’ve been drinking it for years.
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admin Says:
March 30th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
When you are off the maintenance program and do the 2 week ultra-dose detoxification you can do several things.
1) Drop to the maintenance dose of NeuroCleanse is great even though we recommend a 2 week break, in particular if it is helping you sleep. The maintenance dose is designed to be taken everyday. The ultra-dose allows for a 2 week break if needed.
2) Stay on a good Multivitamin like the Designs for Health (DFH) Multi
3) Recommend you stay on a good greens drink like PaleoGreens and grass-fed whey product like PaleoMeal or Whey Cool.
4) Stay on the Healing Diet to keep inflammation low and your health is high.
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admin Says:
March 30th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Peanuts can carry toxic molds. So roasting is unavoidable. The Valencia peanut is a smaller peanut that is not likely to contain any toxic molds and so it is preferred and your best choice for peanuts. If you are a neurotoxic patient we recommend that you do not eat peanuts because the faty acids is peanuts are hard to break down and cause extra inflammation in the body.
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admin Says:
March 30th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
I believe (WPP) that goat milk is better, but raw dairy is also fine for many individuals. The proteins in goat milk are easier to digest and seem to have much less of a possibility of any allergic reactions or response. Again, raw cow dairy is fine for many people but may not be the best for some individuals if they are challenged with a neurotoxic condition such as fibromylgia, arthritis, asthma, or other inflammatory condition. We also commonly recommend that autistic children stay away from dairy products.
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mary Says:
April 22nd, 2009 at 12:03 pm
In making desserts I came across ologofructose as a type of sugar molecule that can be used. It is considered a prebiotic.It okay to use?
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admin Says:
April 23rd, 2009 at 9:58 am
Fructooligosaccharides (FOS)

Yes they are more commonly described in health products and food / supplement labels as Fructooligosaccharides (FOS). You have done your home work and understand they feed good bacteria and as a result many pobiotics include FOS at time. This link in the Journal of Nutrition provides a great scientific summary of Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) CLICK HERE
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Joe Says:
April 29th, 2009 at 11:45 am
How do I know when I can add back in the whole grains? The answer I keep getting is “when you start burning fat instead of sugar.”

That’s fine, but is there a physiological trigger that will let me know when that has occurred?

I gained weight on the healing diet, but eating normally and bursting, I lose an average of 0.5% body fat a week. Not sure what is going on.
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Dr.Dan Pompa Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
“when you start burning fat instead of sugar”

That’s not a good answer to your question…you may add grains back into your diet when your five factors that put you on the diet in the first place change to normal (or you reach your desired weight) remember– not every one needs this diet, that is why i have developed the 5 factors — to determine who does. As far as you gaining weight on the diet–you must have a Tanita body analysis done to determine whether the weight is muscle, fat, water etc. many people gain weight on the diet because the diet is designed to spare muscle–which weighs more than fat. the Tanita is the only way to know for sure. hope this helps.
Also if your losing fat but gaining muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat therefore you may not loose weight but clothes will fit better ect. (More muscle equal higher metabolism this is good news). Again that is why the fat % is great to measure like you are doing. It’s not about weight it is about hormones balancing.
Also many individuals that come off the diet and start eating grains put weight back on so the healing diet may be a great diet for you to stay on even after your 5 factors are corrected.
I stay on this diet because I feel amazing on it. When I eat grains I put on fat and have less energy this is a great diet for me it may also be for you to stay on and only possible add a few of the ancient grains back in the low amylose grains.
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Tina Swanson Says:
May 5th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Tonight was another great night at the cafe!!! Thanks! So – will there be a test???
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Anonymous Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 11:41 am
While doing the Amalgam protocol the products that are in powder form(probiotic synergy,vit C) have the directions to take a certain amt of the product but does not say to add water.I assume water is to be mixed with them. How much if any? Also,can food be eaten during the Vit C flush? And what about taking Ibuprophen?
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Tina Says:
June 5th, 2009 at 8:47 am
I’m checking out more cancer site info – came across this and thought I’d share/ask for feedback. I know that you look at the mold toxin issues with the testing – and the healing diet is kind’ve along the same lines. I guess the dairy info surprised me (we really like cottage cheese) and about eggs and vinegar.
Here’s the article:
The following material in this column, is a condense version of the material that was presented to the:

World Safety Organization
17th International Environmental Safety & Health Conference& Exposition
November 3 – 5, 2003

The material can be found in the material and tables presented by:

Pilt JL, Hocking AD, Bhudhasamai K, Miscamble BF, Wheeler EKP:
The Normal Mycoflora of Commodities from Thailand
Part 1 Nuts and Oilseeds.
International Journal Food Microbiology 20:211-226, 1993
Tables 3-3 and Tables 4-4

If you need to see the actual document, you will have to contact the International Journal of Food Microbiology for a full copy of that material if they still have it available. It was 1993.

Scientifically documented in the
International Food Journal Microbial 20-211-226, 1993

FOODS TO AVOID

Most of us know that food itself cannot be considered poisonous. Very few of us know that pleomorphic bacteria, yeast, and fungus and their toxins, which are characteristically present in stored and fermented food, are using our food chain as a Trojan Horse.

The following list of foods are high in pleomorphic bacteria, yeast, fungus and mold and produce mycotoxins that have been documented to cause specific diseases and very specific organ lesions in both animals and in humans and should never be ingested and if eaten, only in small amounts AND never cold. Most of the foods listed if cooked throughly will kill most of the fungus. However, refrigerating them or using them cold, you are literally putting fungus into your body.

1) Pig meat including sausage, bacon, salami, and ham are full of colonized fungal and contain the fungi Aspergillus ochraceus which produces the mycotoxin Ochratoxin A which is associated with many different documented cancers.

* Cooking these meats throughly kills most of the fungus, however, cold cuts will begin to grow the fungus again and after a few days the cold meats contain the fungus again.

2) Tobacco contains yeasts and sugars which ferment the tobacco into the form which reaches the human blood and tissues causing disbiosis of the blood and tissues leading to every degenerative disease known including cancer, diabetes, arthritis, etc.

* Tobacco is bad regardless of how used except for when using tobacco leaves as the American Indian medicine men uses it. They use it as a poultice to draw our poisons out of the body, cure some skin infections and prevent infection from developing in cuts.

3) Mushrooms are not a vegetable but rather the fruiting body of a fungus whose major form of existence, the root-like mycelium, is hidden in the soil. This fruiting body is the means to disperse the seed-like spores of the fungus throughout the blood and tissues. For example edible mushrooms induce bladder cancer.

* You should never eat raw mushrooms because of this fungus. Cooking mushrooms for a period of time until they at least change color kills most of the fungus. However, if in foods that are leftovers and refrigerated, the fungus will multiple.

4) Corn and all associated products contain over 25 different strains of fungus, all disease causing. Several cancer causing.

* Corn that is cooked throughly kills most of the fungus. However, cold corn that is put into salads will multiply as the fungus grows rapidly.

5) Peanuts & Cashews contain over 27 different strains of fungus…(high levels of cancer causing fungus).

Note: Jimmy Carter’s family has a high incidence of cancer.

* Peanuts baked in baked goods – kills most of the fungus. Peanuts are not wise to eat raw, peanut butter has been tested and different fungus strains have been found in peanut butter.

6) Barley contains the fungi Aspergillus ochraceus which produces the mycotoxin Ochratoxin A. This mycotoxin is associated with many different documented cancers.

* Barley that has been cooked in soups is fine. Cooking kills most of the fungus. Cold barley for salads is deadly. Refrigerating will cause the fungus to multiply even in soups.

7) Animal meat and poultry including beef, lamb, chicken, and turkey contain the fungi Aspergillus ochraceus which produces the mycotoxin Ochratoxin A. It is associated with many different documented cancers.

* You should only eat meat that has been throughly cooked so that there is not “pink” meat showing. Cooking kills most of the fungi and the body can deal with this small amount of up to 8 ounces daily of any meat. Actually, eating 8 ounces or less of any meat daily is more healthful for many reasons.

Alcohol including wine and especially beer contain the fungus Aspergillus ochraceus which produces the mycotoxin Ochratoxin A.

* Small amounts, 1 small glass a day is fine. The body can deal with small amount of the fungus. More than 2 small glasses of wine, beer, or alcohol daily can create toxins in the body that can cause serious health problems over time. It will also depress the immune system, causing more colds and illness.

9) Dairy products including milk, cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese, ice-cream, butter, etc. are fully colonized with fungi and contain the fungus Aspergillus ochraceus which produces the mycotoxin Ochratoxin A. These foods are also high in sugar which promotes the production of pleomorphic bacteria, yeast, and fungus.

* The least of these in fungus is 1% or 2% milk. Heating cheese to be used in macaroni kills most of the fungus. Cold cheese is loaded with the fungus, especially if it has been sitting for sometime. Cottage Cheese is loaded with the fungus. The immune system of the body can handle small amounts of 1% or 2% milk and heated cheese daily. Yogurt as long as it is made from “live” cultures is fine to eat. As a matter of fact, it is “good” bacteria that actually kills the “bad” bacteria such as yeast in the body. However, eating too much can also have negative effects. Up to 6 ounces a day is fine.

10) Eggs are fully colonized with fungus and contaminated with mycotoxins.

* Cooking them kills most of them. However, boiling eggs for salads is fine if used at one meal, however, refrigerated eggs or as in egg salad, the fungus begins to multiply again.

11) STORED GRAINS AND CEREALS ARE FULLY COLONIZED WITH FUNGUS AND CONTAMINATED WITH MYCOTOXINS.

* As long as the grains are cooked it kills most of the fungus. Grains for spagettti or pasta are fine. Oatmeal that is cooked for cereals is fine. Oatmeal baked for cookies is fine as long as eaten within a few days. Cold grain cereals are not that good to eat because of the fungus and mycotoxins. You should never eat cold pasta salads.

12) Stored potatoes are fully colonized with fungus and contaminated with mycotoxins.

* Cooking potatoes kills most of the fungus, however refrigerating will breed the fungus. Cold Potato salad is not healthy!

13) Sugar including honey maple syrup, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, sucrose, rice syrup, barley malt etc. promtote the growth of pleomorphic bacteris, yeast, fungus, and mold and suppress the immune system response up to five hours.

* Unless you use these in cooking or baking something which kills most of the fungus, it is not wise to use these as sweetners in drinks or drink products containing them. You should avoid all fruit juices containing corn syrup as the sweetner.

14) Vinegar or apple cider vinegar acidifies the blood and tissues which promotes the production of bacteria, yeast, fungus, and mold.

* However, if used in very small amounts, 2-3 teaspsoons on salads will kill any type of bacteria on the lettuce is not harmful and actually healthful to the body. Avoid using vinegar to flavor meats or soups. Using Italian dressing to marinate meat is not wise.

15) Yeast in any form including Brewers Yeast.

* Using the amounts needed in baking a loaf of bread is fine. The immune system can deal with small amounts. It is when you consume a number of foods daily that has yeast in it that can cause yeast infections and Candidisis Albicans.

16) Caffeine in any form acidifies the blood and tissues which promotes the production of pleomorphic baceast, fungus and mold.

* Small amounts of caffeine in tea or coffee is good for the body and the immune system can deal with this. When you drink more than 2 cups of coffee a day, you are exposing yourself to large amounts of the fungus.

17) High fructose fruits acidify the blood and tissues and feed the production of pleomorphic bacteria, yeast, fungus, and mold. For example, APPLE JUICE IS CONTAIMINATED WITH THE CARCINOGENIC MYCOTOXIN PATULIN WHICH IS DERIVED FROM THE FUNGUS AND IS ASSOCIATED WITH STOMACH CANCER.

* I strongly suggest not drinking apple juice. Even though juices are pasteurized, heated to kill bacteria and most fungus, apple juice has the highest capability of breeding more of the fungus as it sits on the shelf. Juices that contain the least amount of fungus after sitting is cranberry, ( very good for keeping urinary tract and kidneys infections down), papaya, white or red grape and pineapple. Orange juice is fine if freshly squeezed or fron a carton that has not beenmade from concentrate and drank within 1-2 days. Avoid juices from from concentrate.

18) Dried fish contains the Aspergillus fungus and the extracts from the dried fish contains large amounts of aflatoxin.

* Cooking kills most of the fungus. Eating raw fish such as in sushi is dangerous. There have been deaths caused from eating raw fish sush as in sushi. Never eat cold or refrigerated fish. Anchovies are loaded with the fungus as well as most canned fish meats. Tuna is fine because it has low fungus which the body can deal with in small amounts. Eating tuna packed in water is the best, however limit the amount to less than 4 ounces a day. Tuna and other types of fishes are known to carry mercury, PCB’s and other contaminants. Never eat farm raised fish like farm raised salmon or trout. Farm raised fish are loaded with bacteria due to the small areas they are raised in and are often fed hormones to make them grow faster.

19) Devitalized salt< ( processed white store bought salt ) changes the negative charge on the blood cells causing them to stack or combine into symplasts which can lead to oxygen deprivation, congestion, poor circulation, stroke, and/or heart attack.
* Use natural sea salt that has had iodine added is the best. Actually sea salt does wonders for the body and is needed by the body. Recent studies show natural sea salt does not raise blood pressure like once thought it did.

20) Hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils as in margarine, shortenings and vegetable oils are altered fat substances which are known to be detrimental to health because they interfere with normal biochemical processes. These oils have been shown to increase cholesterol, decrease beneficial high-density lipoprotein (HDL) interfere with our liver’s detoxification system, and interfere with essential fatty acid function.

Dr. Willett at Harvard has shown they cause a 53% increase in coronary heart disease, In September, 1998, The American Heart Association issued a health warning to avoid foods containing these oils. Diabetes type II, cell inflammation and autoimmune problems have been linked to these oils.
* Read my column, Hydrogenated Oils-Silent Killers” for in depth details about these oils. Links are provided to more than 125 research studies showing the negative health effects of these oils.

Overall, the best diet is the following. Look at your plate. You should have 45% in vegetables, fruits, carbohydrates, 25% in meat proteins and either consuming 30% in good fats or cooking in good oils, etc.” Fresh fruits for dessert are fine as long as the fruits are fairly fresh. The longer fruits sit around, the more fungus will grow on them. Fruits bought at the grocery store should be eaten within 3-4 days after purchase.
*The claims made about these products on or through this site have not been evaluated by the United States Food and Drug Administration and are not approved to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. The information provided on this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging. You should not use the information on this site for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem.
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Dr Dan Pompa Says:
June 7th, 2009 at 5:09 pm
I believed this is more opinion than science…I’m not convinced on this topic at all….WHY…I believe our bodies are capable of dealing w/ this type of “mycotoxin”, its always been in the food chain forever. Great Question! : )
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Warren Phillips Says:
June 7th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
We recommend you absolutely use water – good filtered water free of chlorine and flourode etc. not juice or other sugar laden drink…mix enough to make it easy to drink. A tip is to let the Vitamin C fiz down before drinking to prevent bad bloating….you can eat on the flush just not on top of the vitamin C intake wait about 15 minutes on either side…
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Winston Smith Says:
June 7th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
What cooking pot brands do you recommend? It is hard to find stainless steel pans that are really all stainless, that is; not containing aluminum and copper.
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admin Says:
June 7th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
The best quality and price is the brand below after much research on Dr. Pompa’s and Patient research!!

Read the comment to the FIVE SIMPLE TOXIN REDUCING SWITCHES TO OPTIMIZE YOUR HEALTH, SPECIFICALLY YOUR HORMONES. Dr. Pompa – Pompa Health Solutions Nutrition, Wellness and Weight Loss Optimization Clinic, Wexford….with other patient tested home and personal care products.

Demeyere (stainless steel cookware)
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Warren Phillips Says:
June 7th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
Many of the foods on this list are defiantly not to be eaten if you have cancer or other health challenges…for many other reasons…not including any “unrealized threat” from a mycotoxin.
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Chelsea Says:
June 10th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Hey, just wanted to let everyone know there is a coupon in the Backyard Shopper (mailer) for Naturally Soergels – $5 off of a $25 purchase. If you haven’t checked out this new store at Soergels yet, this is a good time to do it. They are going to start carrying Vitol Egg Protein – not sure if it’s stocked yet.
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Mangola Says:
July 12th, 2009 at 7:10 am
Thanks for the interesting information.
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Tina Swanson Says:
July 14th, 2009 at 6:25 am
I’m making the mooove to raw milk – found this site and thought I’d share. Maybe the Pompa kids would consider singing for the cafe??? My little Josiah is walking around singing it. He mostly only gets the legalize it part…. hope no one thinks I’m teaching him to be too liberal. Ha.
http://www.letslegalizeit.com/
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Steph Becker Says:
September 12th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
I find this whole “label reading” process so overwhelming especially when it comes to hidden MSG. I’m really trying to cook healhier for my family (ex. no MSG, high fructose corn syrup, more whole grains, ect) but it seems impossible. I’m so upset with the FDA for many reasons that I just want to scream! I’ve been telling a good friend, who is on board with me on these changes for better health, that the only diet that seems safe is “water…but reverse osmosis water…which, thankfully, is what is in my whole house. How do you NOT go crazy while trying to look for products…or better yet, trying to TRUST that the products are safe? Even Bragg’s Liquid Aminos is supposedly bad?? Can anyone ease my mind?
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admin Says:
September 16th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Hey Steph -

Your right living a life that is so opposite of what is “normal” and connected to the cash cow of America (us) as marketed all the way up to the FDA is a challenge. However there is hope individuals like yourself set the market by what you purchase and what you do not. It is turning…more and more safe products are being produced and going to market. In this it is getting better and easier…it is not perfect but all you can do is your best and learn as you go. Like you are. Great Job!
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Divina Shamburg Says:
June 13th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
This was a Great write up, I will save this post in my Propeller account. Have a great evening.