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What are we doing to our Food!?!

Did you know many people that suffer from 'gluten issues' here in North America can eat all kinds of gluten products in Europe and not experience any of the nasty side effects they're accustomed to here?

It's all to do with how we've manipulated our food through genetically modifying, spraying and engineering what we eat.

What else are we putting up with?


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