This is also where much if your bailout money for farmers is going. Most corn in the US is a variety of corn inedible to people but bred to be easily changed into corn syrup.

Why did they start adding sugar to babyfood in the first place? Did one brand start adding sugar so they advertise “4/5 babies prefer our brand!” because when they tested it of course babies preferred the sweeter one?

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Literally anything. Depression can be so draining that it’s exhausting to do daily activities, like cooking dinner. Just simply supporting them in the way you are is bound to help. You sound like a great kid – I hope you’re well and that your parents start feeling like themselves soon.

Think of the favourite meal your Mother made for you and make them that. Tell her why it’s so special. I’m really sorry you’re going through this, my own Mum suffers from bouts of depression too and it’s very hard 🙁 I talk to her about special memories from my childhood and it seems to help.

warm and healthy, lots of vegetables. Doing more chores around the house could also be a generous way of showing support, I do as much as I can at home to help my mom’s stress.

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