Finding the “best breads” was not an easy task. We do not buy sandwich bread so I had no idea what I was getting into when I stepped into the aisles at my local supermarkets. There is so much junk filling the shelves, it’s disgusting. Breads full of high fructose corn syrup, enriched flours, chemicals [...]
I went to my local supermarket to find the best options for cereal. I think it’s very important to not only keep out the food additives, but also keep out the cereal loaded with sugar. If your little one normally gets sugary, colorful cereal it might be hard to make the switch initial. Here are [...]
I know a box of pre-made crackers and cheese is convenient but hopefully I can convince you to pass them up next time at the store. Many store bought brands of crackers and cheese contain trans fats, high fructose corn syrup, and other artificial ingredients. Let’s take Ritz Bits Sandwiches and Cheese for example. This [...]
One of the best things we can do to promote healthy lifestyles and clean eating is to bring awareness to everyone about the good, the bad, and the ugly. I think artificial food dyes are one of the uglies, but everywhere I look they are there. And now that Easter is approaching, I see more [...]
The ingredient list on “Pizza Lunchables” covers the entire length of one side of the box. The front has “made with whole grain” to lead you to believe it might be a healthy option. Once I show you some of the ingredients I think you’ll believe otherwise. Here are some reasons why you should make [...]
There are so many choices to make when buying eggs. Do you want brown or white, free-range, natural, enhanced with omega-3, or organic eggs? Let me give you some basic information about the differences in eggs and their prices, so you can make the best choice for you and your family. The prices are based [...]
Lunchables might be inexpensive and convenient but with an ingredient list so long it can barely fit on the box, and words like partially hydrogenated oils, high fructose corn syrup, modified, and artificial, filling the list, I think it would be in our best interest to avoid buying them. I went out the other day [...]
History Info – An international effort to start enriching flour was launched during the 1940s as a means to improve the health of the wartime populations of the British and United States while food was being rationed and alternative sources of the nutrients were scarce. The decision to choose flour for enrichment was based on [...]
That strawberry yogurt is the perfect shade of pink, the red velvet cake is the perfect shade of red, the wheat bun looks so healthy with the dark brown shade, and the boxed cereal has many vibrant colors. It’s all a science. They have tested and perfected what makes food look most desirable but this [...]
Partially hydrogenated oils have been in foods for decades but in the 1990’s hydrogenated oils started to come under fire after scientists realized it’s negative health effects. Hydrogenated Oils are made by adding hydrogen to the oil causing it to turn into a semi-solid fat. In turn, it has a longer shelf life and a [...]
