Why I RARELY drink soda- and A Chemical Reaction.

I have to admit that I have developed a taste for REG Coke in the last few years. The only reason I can think of is because of the bubbles- I love the bubbles. But I know it's "poison" in a glass, so I try hard to resist. The only time I drink it is when I go out to eat, and then not always. I found this article today and wanted to share (because sharing is kind) it with y'all. Now, listen, if you love your soda and drink it like your life depends on it -I'll not judge you for it, but I won't be happy about it either. I like you too much for that. :-)

I've been reading so much in the headlines about the chemicals and garbage in food lately and it's turning my stomach. Did you read this article about McDonald's pink slime?? It's what they used to make the unfit hamburger meat they use "safe" to eat! Seriously? Forget the Pepto! Just hand me a plunger! That's like totally beyond gross- in fact, it's criminal, in my book. The last time I went to see a doctor about some pain I was having in my side, we talked a bit afterwards; She told me that cancer is now an epidemic. Really?

Things I'm trying to eliminate or cut waaaay back on:

• Numero Uno.... Sugar!! (It's been proven that it feeds cancer cells. yikes!)
• Artificial (The word says it all.)
• Chemicals (In food? Yup. The FDA and chemical companies ain't gonna be my friend anymore but who cares!)
• Preservatives (What I call Live embalming. To much drama for you? Sorry.)
• "Natural" flavors (another word for chemicals)
• GMO's (genetically modified foods.)
• MSG (Go look it up.) :/
• Growth hormones in meat an dairy. (I don't need anymore help in that dept. ;-P)
• Coffee (Heaven help me!)
• Soda (almost no effort needed here, but still)
• Fast Food (especially McDonald's. He's a clown; So why am I not laughing?)

Okay, that's it... for now. Am I gonna go all freakish and never eat anything "fake"or drive thru the drive-thru again in my life? Or go join a commune for folks that only eat "pure" food and chant songs about beets and chia seeds? Good Lord No! That's not realistic. (IMO) But, I do want to try and do all I can to be more responsible for the this body that God gave me. And besides, I feel so much better when I don't eat junk.

Bon Appetit my friends! Thanks for reading.

Food. "Ain't nothin' like the real thang baby."