no chemical crazies.

i have been making a huge effort to cut out extraneous chemicals as well as high fructose corn syrup from my diet in order to eat healthier and not get cancer. as a vegetarian i usually check labels anyway, but since my 'ban' i've noticed that they put hfcs in pretty much everything; breads, cereals, sodas, and even salad dressings and condiments. ugh. i'm not too much of a big soda drinker, but when i do get the urge i've been drinking boylan's natural cola instead of coke. it tastes pretty different [think cola flavored candies] but their rootbeer is spot on.

yum. they use only cane sugars, essential oils and are not too fizzy, which is a problem i have with other sodas [i know it's gross, but i like them almost 'flat']. also their caffeine is derived from coffee beans, but unfortunately it still makes my brain feel like this: