On a detox, food and drink that may place stress on these organs such as alcohol, caffeine, sugar and red meat are out of bounds.

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No berry or cherry flavor, just sugar and red food coloring.

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He was holding a can of sugar-free Red Bull in his left hand and a can of Pepsi One in his right.

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It's my cue to be careful -- to steer clear of red wine and sugar, two sure triggers when I'm in that sensitive state, and to get enough rest since lack of sleep can tip me over the edge, too.

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Lyon recommends pairing the Landjager, a beef and pork blend seasoned with cane sugar and mustard seed, with the Red Barn Beer by Magnolia Brewery.

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Around the holidays I like to make the cake with candied red and green cherries, orange peel, figs and sugar plums.

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In Chile, navegado is made by first caramelizing sugar in the bottom of a pot, adding a box of cheap red wine (even boxed wine in Chile is tasty), and then simmering it with some cinnamon sticks, cloves and orange slices.

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Add to the mix Thai chilies, for heat (if you can't find Thai chilies, the more ubiquitous red chili sauce found in Asian markets makes a fine substitute), and a moderate amount of sugar, for balance, and you have a zippy vinaigrette that dresses a beautiful salad of shallots, mint, cilantro, scallions and toasted rice.

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