News of Senator Lindsey Graham’s sudden death has prompted many people to ask the same question: Could anything have been done differently?

According to current reports, he had been feeling unwell but chose to postpone a medical evaluation because he planned to appear on Meet the Press the following morning. His preliminary cause of death has been reported as an aortic dissection associated with underlying cardiovascular disease.

None of us knows whether immediate medical care would have changed the outcome.

But we do know this:

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America has a nutrition problem.

Actually, that’s not quite accurate.

America has a sugar problem.

So imagine my surprise when I learned that one of the latest health victories being celebrated is that M&M’s will soon be made without artificial food dyes.

Two colors are disappearing. New natural colorings are being developed. Millions of dollars are being spent reformulating candy.

And we’re supposed to believe this is a meaningful step toward making America healthy again?

Let’s be honest.

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