Believe it or not, I haven't had candy in my life - no sweets, no lollies. It was just one of those things my family never had around
Wow. You're actually kind of fortunate because it isn't good for your health. Also, for me anyways, I can't have it around because it can be addictive.
Yes, and sugar is EVERYWHERE. You could call some  "food" candy, you know? It's how people prepare and treat their food.
Yes, I know what you mean. One has to be careful to read the label on anything anymore, seems like high fructose corn syrup is in everything.
That stuff is bad news. I know *officially* the USDA has determined it "safe" in food and beverages -- but there are too many studies that show the ill effects. Not worth it!
I have read some about it, but I'm on the fence - either way, just because it isn't proven bad, doesn't mean it is good for anything either. I like fruits and vegetables, but even those could be tainted by GMO
effect of genetically modified crops on health and the environment, the effect on pesticide resistance, the impact of such crops for farmers, and the role of the crops in feeding the world population. In addition, products derived from GMO organisms play a role in the production of ethanol fuels and pharmaceuticals.
Specific concerns include mixing of genetically modified and non-genetically modified products in the food supply, effects of GMOs on the environment, the rigor of the regulatory process, and consolidation of control of the food supply in companies
, would find something to identify with in my books, pick up one and experience a personal sense of discovery. That's great. I think that if you're a creative person, you should just go about your business, do your work and not care about how it's received. I never read reviews because if you believe the good ones you have to believe the bad ones too. Not that I don't care about success. I do, but only because it lets me do what I want. I