Jazzlover, the dose makes the poison. The American Council on Science and Health put together an analysis of the Holiday menu. Search "Holiday menu" and read the article. It is a real eye-opener.
ACSH is a favorite enemy of some strong anti-every, thing-modern organizations like the misnamed Union of Concerned Scientists and Jacobson's group, also misnamed, the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
I have worked for and with them, and strongly recommend them. I know the science, and they are right. Keep in mind that alarmist groups do not get money by telling people that well, we are all living longer and healthier lives, and better lives with more luxuries and less hard work. No, they get money by scaring us to death.
Sharon