I purchased a carton of “heavy cream” the other day, and was shocked when I looked at the list of ingredients. It’s not just cream anymore, it’s a bunch of other stuff too, like carrageenan, diglycerides, and polysorbate 80. Here’s the ingredients list from Hood brand heavy cream: CREAM, CARRAGEENAN (HELPS HOLD THE WHIPPED CREAM [...]
Posts Tagged ‘chemicals’
Boycott Florida’s Tomato
Previously, I wrote about a fascinating new study I read on NPR.com. The gist of the research claims organic tomatoes are stressed from natural pests, so they produce more nutrients. The NPR article also included quoted disputes by Harry Klee, a tomato researcher from the University of Florida. When I noticed he was from UFL, [...]
Pink Fuel For the Cure From Connecticut’s Standard Oil
Okay, it’s bad enough that Yoplait has a pink ribbon campaign, but I was shocked to see a Connecticut oil company started promoting “Fuel For the Cure” with a pink oil truck. Come on! From Standard Oil’s web site: Standard Oil has pledged $3 for every delivery The Pink Truck makes for the next 12 [...]
Multi Grain Peanut Butter Cheerios – What’s Next General Mills?
Cheerios used to be thought of as one of the “good” cereals, but over the years, General Mills has capitalized on the Cheerios name to produce UN-healthier, alternative flavors like Dulce de Leche Cheerios and Chocolate Cheerios. And now Peanut Butter is part of the Cheerios flavor family! Cheerios Multi-Grain Peanut Butter cereal ingredients: Whole [...]
Windex Mini Concentrated Refill Toxins
We watched the CBS This Morning show and they showcased the “best new consumer products” from Better Homes & Gardens. I had to laugh because one of their recommendations was the Windex Mini Concentrated Refill Pouch – they touted it as better for the environment because there was less waste in the packaging. Huh? Okay, [...]
Paula Deen Diabetes Announcement – Just Take Your Medicine, Ya’all
As predicted, Paula Deen made the official announcement that she is diabetic. Even though she was diagnosed 3 years ago, her reason for coming forward now is that she wants to help others. In reality, she’s coming forward with a profitable new partnership with drug maker Novo Nordisk, marketing a new “helpful” web site called [...]
Yoplait Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Scam
It drives me crazy every October when I see the Yoplait Yogurt ads for their “Pink Ribbon/Lids Breast Cancer” marketing ploy. My biggest problem with Yoplait’s Pink Lid promotion, besides the obvious trick to gain more sales, is that highly processed, highly sugary food products like Yoplait Yogurt could possibly be one of the factors [...]
Tyson Anytizers – Processed Chicken Appetizers Are Not Healthy!
I keep seeing the commercials for Tyson Anytizers – so of course, I had to find out exactly what they’re about, knowing perfectly well, that it’s not going to be a healthy outcome. From their web site: Any time is right for Tyson Any’tizers®. They are the hot, substantial snacks that are always perfectly delicious. [...]
Friends Don’t Let Friends Eat Imported Shrimp
I found the quote “Friends don’t let friends buy imported shrimp.” on page 30 of the book “Cooking in the Moment – A Year of Seasonal Recipes” by Andrea Reusing. Those words should be an inspiration to us all! I adore shrimp! I wish I could eat shrimp more often! But US wild-caught shrimp is [...]
