The Chemically Altered Filler Hiding Gluten, Corn, and Industrial Processing What sounds like a simple starch ingredient in your soup is actually a chemically or enzymatically altered substance that's been treated with acids, alkalis, bleaches, or enzymes to change its natural properties. "Modified food starch" isn't just starch, it's an industrially manipulated thickener that can hide allergen sources (gluten, corn), deliver chemical residues, and provide zero nutritional value while bulking up processed foods cheaply. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 Modified food starch (listed as modified food starch, modified corn starch, modified wheat starch, or modified tapioca starch) is lurking in products throughout your kitchen: • Canned soups, gravies, and sauces • Salad dressings and mayonnaise • Frozen dinners and TV meals • Processed deli meats and sausages • Yogurt and pudding cups • Baked goods and cake mixes • Baby food and infant formula • Instant mashed potatoes • Pie fillings and desserts • Gluten-free products (ironically) • Low-fat and "diet" foods • Breading and coating mixes 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 "𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵" 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗜𝘀 Modified food starch is natural starch (from corn, wheat, potato, or tapioca) that's been chemically or enzymatically altered to change its properties for industrial food manufacturing. The modification process involves: • Chemical treatment with acids (hydrochloric, sulfuric, phosphoric) • Alkaline processing with sodium hydroxide (lye) • Bleaching with chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, or peracetic acid • Cross-linking with chemicals like phosphorus oxychloride or sodium trimetaphosphate • Esterification with acetic anhydride or succinic anhydride • Enzymatic modification with industrial enzymes • Oxidation with sodium hypochlorite The result: • Altered molecular structure for specific industrial functions • Potential chemical residues from processing agents • Hidden allergen sources (wheat = gluten, corn = GMO) • Zero requirement to disclose the source or modification method

Earlier I posted Dr. @Pam Hernandez kaufman's Mental Wellness Monday lesson for the week. Turns out when I copied her document, I must have missed the last 2 paragraphs. You can re-read the FULL lesson here: https://www.skool.com/holistic/6182d2d3?p=7d7dd884 My apologies to everyone, especially Dr. Pam, who works relentlessly to bring us this info every single week, no matter where on the globe she is! There is a sure-fire way to "John Proof" these messages. JOIN DR. PAM'S FREE SKOOL GROUP, SHRINK RAP. YOU SHOULD JOIN TODAY, WHILE IT'S STILL FREE! https://www.skool.com/shrinkrap/about ------------------- As for my performance lately, I have been quiet other than my daily lessons. I'm neck deep in Doug's project, which is beyond huge; to be revealed in a few short weeks. It is more sophisticated of a website than Yelp. When we launch, it will absolutely dominate the holistic health space online. Best part is, the site is free to use for BOTH members and practitioners and it always will be! This new project will change the online landscape for holistic health and provide an uncensored, unbiased platform for those seeking holistic health truth. In other words, we're solving that censorship issue for holistic health seekers and practitioners. The site puts practitioners on the pedestal they deserve. If you are a practitioner, you're going to want to pay close attention, to our launch announcements. Even before we launch, we will be seeking a team of early bird members and practitioners that will get PREMIUM benefits, including free advertising for practitioners, in return for being a "site product tester" where you will be walked through the website's rich feature and provide feedback on what need fixing and /or suggestions for a better user experience. This early bird tester group is our final sweep prior to launch, which we estimate to be mid-February, just in time for Chinese New Year shedding of the snake (thank you for pointing that out @Shannon Korczynski 😉(biological dental extraordinaire).

Before we begin, 2 quick mentions: 1. 🌿 JOIN DR. PAM’S FREE SKOOL GROUP — WHILE IT’S STILL FREE If Mental Wellness Mondays resonate with you, this is where the deeper work continues. 🧠 Shrink Rap with Dr. Pam is her dedicated Skool community for mental wellness, trauma-informed healing, identity work, and real-life application. Inside the group you’ll find: • Deeper teachings and reflections • Ongoing discussion and support • Access to live sessions and replays • A grounded, safe space for healing and growth 👉 Join Dr. Pam’s Skool group here:https://www.skool.com/shrinkrap/about ✨ The group is currently FREE, and those who join now are being grandfathered in before any future changes. 2. Come Join Us for 📅 LIVE “ASK A SHRINK” — JANUARY 28 @ 6PM EST ⚠️ IMPORTANT ATTENDANCE UPDATE This live Q&A is open to all members, but attendance now requires joining the Holistic American Health Academy (HAHA). 👉 The good news• HAHA is FREE to join• No Zoom• No registration forms• Just join and show up ✅ How to Attend 1️⃣ Join the Holistic American Health Academy (FREE):https://www.skool.com/holisticamerican/about 2️⃣ Once inside, go to the Calendar 3️⃣ Show up live and click the meeting link 👉 Join the live meeting here: https://www.skool.com/live/6XpMTXQptfR 📺 About Replays 1. Replays are always hosted inside Dr. Pam’s FREE Skool group, Shrink Rap 2. Replays are also posted inside HAHA → Classroom → Q&A Replays, which houses our full holistic video library dating back to February 2024 ⚠️ Replays are available to HAHA Premium members only.If you are not premium, you must attend live to receive the information. ⏳ Do not wait. Join HAHA now so you’re ready when the session goes live. ----------------------------------------- 🌎 This Week’s Mental Wellness Monday from Dr. @Pam Hernandez kaufman Shame, Be Gone!