Jewells of Thought

Earlier this year, once my birthday, Inauguration Day was over. things began to change. Especially with this MAHA Make America Healthy Again movement when RFK Jr. was finally voted in as HHS Secretary. He has really shaken up this department.

For the longest time I believed myself to be a Dr. Pepper girl. It was always my first choice when sweet tea was not an option or not a very good option. However, I grew up knowing my Grandpa Freddy didn’t like sweet tea, only Sassafras tea, his favorite soda though was Coke. I don’t think I knew there were two versions of Coke though until more recently. He and Grandma even had some collectible Coke antiques that were a part of the accessories of the house that gave it an added level of comfort and charm.

So again 6 plus months ago it was announced by the Coke Company that they would make a batch of the Original Coke recipe. The only other way to get that original recipe is to be outside of the United States sadly. The other sad thing is the good Coke is called ‘Mexico Coke’ or ‘Mexican Coke’ which makes it sound like cocaine unfortunately.

Last week I found a bottle of the Original Recipe at the Dollar Store. I was thrilled when I read that it was made with Cane Sugar, not the Corn Fructose crap that’s in the current version of Coke. When I got the bottle I realized the lid was an old fashioned bottle. I had to use a bottle opener which was actually kind of fun to do. With my left arm though, I wasn’t sure I could do it without pain. It was pretty quick and easy with no pain to open. The taste was crisp and absolute goodness. I’m not sure I had ever had the original before, but I do know the difference now.

Some people think one person can’t do things. It took one person to vote in an election order for us to vote the right president in. Then it took one person to mention a name for HHS Secretary now there’s a list of harmful substances coming out of American foods and away from children’s mouths. So many children will have a slight better chance at a healthier lifestyle than just a year ago because of one person and the influence of one good person doing the right thing.

Making decisions is hard. Stand by your gut reaction don’t go with the grain if you are meant to go against it for the health of you and your family. Obviously soda isn’t good to drink all the time, but Cane Sugar is a lot better for you than corn fructose is for your body longterm.