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?@neiltyson The likelihood that a person uses the word "toxin" correlates strongly with how much Chemistry the person does *not* know
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HERVEPA
(6,107 posts)Quixote1818
(28,936 posts)Threw in the deGrasse quote as back up.
longship
(40,416 posts)A proven deadly chemical! (Just ask SS Titanic survivors how many died because of it, even -- possibly especially -- in its solid form.)
It is a chemical because it has that evil chemical name. Therefore, bad!
svpadgham
(670 posts)They're bought and paid for by Monsanto, Unilever, and all the other big corporations that want to keep pumping you full of their toxins and processed garbage. I've been checking out Food-Babe and Dr. Oz, and they say to go on a strictly all Smurf diet. I've tried it and not only are Smurfs delicious, but I've never felt so energized, and I've already lost 15 pounds in a month. Of course that might be because of all the work it takes to catch the little blue bastards.
Archae
(46,327 posts)"There's a sucker born every minute." -PT Barnum
Ah, I see you're being silly.
But there are people here who believe in the Food Babe and Dr Oz.
No matter how much of an asshole they are.
svpadgham
(670 posts)That just seems like you're talking when I'm trying to speak. However, I don't know if that's as bad as saying the video was stupid and misleading and then admitting to have only watched a small portion. You didn't do that, but someone else did.
Thor_MN
(11,843 posts)svpadgham
(670 posts)That takes out the toxin that causes the bluing of the genitals.
Bigredhunk
(1,349 posts)De-toxing is bogus. The body does a great job of ridding itself of crap on its own.
That said, fresh green juices are insanely healthy. In years past, I've done nothing but fresh juice for a month, 2 different times. One time I lost 44 lbs (20 lbs the first week...lots of extra water your body is holding...then it's 1 lb per day). My blood #'s were incredible. I felt great. Little harmless health problems I'd always had cleared away. Point is, I doubt anyone is going to live on fresh green juices full-time. But if you have the means (it's costly) and opportunity (have the time to do it and have a juicer) to get green juices in your body (daily, 3 times per week, whatever) -- I'd go for it. Give it a try and see if you feel any healthier.
Geronimoe
(1,539 posts)There is extensive medical and scientific literature indicating what you eat is absolutely essential to good health.
Whole plant foods, grains, beans, legumes, vegetables and fruits.
Old Crow
(2,212 posts)In fact, the host expressly advocates a healthy diet and exercise. The target of the video is the claim made by pill and juice peddlers that their often expensive regimens can "detox" your body.
Geronimoe
(1,539 posts)mackerel
(4,412 posts)and juicing for years. Yummers.