Yikes! What’s in those sausages! Why it’s so important to know where the products you buy come from – The European Commission told retailers last year that they could no longer legally describe desinewed meat as meat. But in the latest development in the food labelling scandal, suppliers appear to be selling the mechanically separated [...]
Plain old milk is fine by us! – According to The Cornucopia Institute’s complaint, Dean Foods’ claims that their proprietary DHA oil “supports brain health” are not based on credible scientific evidence, and are therefore misleading consumers. “DHA is one of many naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acids, which scientists believe is beneficial when consumed through [...]
A good reminder that not everything that sounds natural, is natural. Always read the ingredients! – Bad Guy #2: Agave Nectar While your health food store likely stocks agave sweeteners, it may be best to keep them out of your cart. Many agave nectars consist of 70 to 90 percent fructose—that’s more than what’s found [...]
A common food additive, which really isn’t necessary! – The compound in question is carrageenan, a seaweed- buy cheap levitra online derived ingredient used to create a better texture, or “mouthfeel,” in low-fat dairy products and dairy alternatives like soymilk. Often found in things like chocolate milk, sour cream, creamers, yogurt, ice cream, and juices, [...]
A good reminder that natural is best when it comes to our kids, especially when it comes to what gets absorbed by their bodies! – The drinks can contain not only high amounts of caffeine but other compounds, and the possible effects of these chemicals — especially in combination — on children’s health have not [...]
Commercial orange juices exposed… Nothing beats the real thing, eat your oranges whole or squeeze them yourself! – Let’s start with the obvious: oranges only grow in certain seasons, and because orange juice goes bad after a short period of time, orange juice providers had to come up with a way of storing the juice [...]
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