Recently, Mom and Dad have gone on a crusade against corn syrup. However, the sweetener/preservative is found in nearly everything these days. The list of everyday items containing corn syrup goes on and on.
Not so in New Zealand.
While grocery shopping with Kiara and comparing nutrition, price, etc, I couldn't help but look at the ingredients. No corn syrup in anything.
Isn't it amazing what government subsidies can do?
Did I mention the only really obese people I have seen here are Americans? New Zealand has its fair share of McDonald's and other fast food places, but the trend towards obesity (in my VERY limited experiance) seems to be an American phenomenon. I realize that equating a corn syrup rich diet with this trend is a very simplistic and narrow minded view, but hey, its great to have SOMETHING to blame.
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Good morning K&C. Thanks for "phoning home" yesterday. It was great to see and hear from you in NZ, and know that you are doing so well, WAY down under.
Yes. Even though we Americans have all the dietary options imaginable, we choose to eat poorly at the risk of our health. Corn syrup is pervasive but truly the typical American diet is FULL of many ingredients we need to moderate, minimize or even avoid.
I hope that you can explore new dietary adventures in NZ and stay healthy. We look forward to hearing from you again in any form.
Take good care of each other.
Love to you both,
Dad
Wow, what an incredible adventure you are on!! Looking forward to hearing more about it when you get home. Be safe, you are both in our prayers. Lucky Bums!
Love you both, Auntie Sarah and family
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