Brad wrote:

>I do eat asparagus, collard greens, mustard
>greens, turnip greens, or spinach regularly.  I rarely eat fruit or nuts.
>Otherwise, I eat meat liberally...

Wow!  Except for the occasional can o' death (just kidding) you've acheived
NeanderNirvana!  I have an endocrinologist friend whose opinion is that,
unless you are diabetic, severely hyperinsulinemic or suffer low blood
sugar, you're better off drinking a sugar-sweetened Coke or Pepsi than one
sweetened with that poison known as Aspartame.  I think he has a point.

In the meantime, there is a soda (cola, root beer or tangering flavor)
available in health food stores that's sweetened with natural sweeteners.
Unfortunately, I forget both the brand name and the sweeteners used, but
both are plant extracts.  Make of it what you will.  If you (or anyone else)
would like more info on it, e-mail me privately; I did a story on it for my
newsletter and I could look it up.  This is NOT an endorsement, yadda yadda
yadda, just thought it might come in handy if you've GOTTA have a cola.  I
stopped drinking it myself 'cuz I'm cheap.

In the meantime, your success inspires me.  I'm sure I'm not the only one
who's proud of you and happy for you.

Dori Zook
Denver, CO
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