Choose Healthy. - Find out which products contain trans fats and other potentially harmful ingredients
When the Mexican Indians were grinding their masa (cornmeal dough) on their metate (stone) back in the 15 hundreds, I don’t think they were concerned with extending the shelf life of their corn tortillas. They didn’t need to mass produce their food or enhance the taste of this South American food staple. But the people [...]
Sat, August 30 2008 » Bakery, Breads, Newest Posts » No Comments
Today I thought I’d let someone else rant and rave about the deception that occurs in food marketing and labeling. Dr. Mercola, a renound author and nutrition zealot talks about the dangers of trans fat, and shows us how products like Lays BBQ potato chips claim zero grams trans fat when they still contain hydrogenated [...]
Fri, August 29 2008 » Chips & Snacks, Newest Posts, Serving Size Offenders » No Comments
I have to admit, this one hurts. Kellogg’s Club Crackers have been a staple in my house for years. I’ve tried many different brands of crackers ( I didn’t think there could be such taste variation in a cracker, but trust me, there is a huge difference ), and I have always stuck with the [...]
Thu, August 28 2008 » Crackers, Newest Posts, Serving Size Offenders » No Comments
I was almost so proud of the people at Dunkin’ Donuts; almost. I downloaded a copy of their nutrition guide from the company website and browsed through the .pdf file, my eyes fixed on the the trans fat column. I was pleasantly surprised to find that none of their drinks or baked goods, including their [...]
Wed, August 27 2008 » Bakery, Fast Food, Newest Posts » No Comments
If there is one place the health nuts and dieters of the world can turn for nutritious food, a good ole’ fashioned salad remains as a viable option. However, unless you like the taste of plain lettuce leaves and sliced tomatoes (we’re not all rabbits), you are probably going to drizzle some choice salad dressing [...]
Tue, August 26 2008 » Newest Posts, Serving Size Offenders » No Comments
For me, it wouldn’t be a true Sunday morning without a copy of the New York Times, a cup of tea ( not a coffee drinker ) and something fresh from the bakery just up the block. Around 3 a.m. the smell of donuts, tarts and turnovers emanates from the tiny store and invades my [...]
Mon, August 25 2008 » Bakery, Newest Posts, Store Brands » No Comments
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