Tag: dye diet

Sunkist Strawberry soda: Another red swill

Sunkist Strawberry soda: Another red swill

[ 9 ] December 22, 2012 |

Sadly, in the strictly profit-driven economy morality is voluntary. Yes, morality is a free choice which not every manufacturer has to follow. For this reason we see this pathetic bright-red Sunkist Strawberry soda containing no strawberry being sold in the market. So what is in it? Well, there is nothing exciting to say the list. […]

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Wonka Frosty Nerds: Another chemical candy

Wonka Frosty Nerds: Another chemical candy

[ 3 ] December 1, 2012 |

Do you know that according to the Wikipedia, “nerd” is a person, typically described as being overly intellectual, obsessive, or socially impaired? This is one thing. As the second meaning, “nerd” is a form of candy that is essentially small irregularly-shaped bits of sugar crystal which are covered with a thin candy-coating. Yes, coating… This […]

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Smart Guide To Food Dyes: Buying foods that can help learning

Smart Guide To Food Dyes: Buying foods that can help learning

[ 0 ] November 24, 2012 |

This Smart Guide was prepared by David Wallinga, M.D., Director of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy’s Food and Health Program, with the assistance of Robin Schow. 2009. The original PDF file can be downloaded at the Institute’s website: http://www.iatp.org/files/421_2_105204.pdf What makes Twinkies appear unchanged, even after months on the shelf? In part, it’s […]

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You decide: FUZE Berry Punch

You decide: FUZE Berry Punch

[ 0 ] November 22, 2012 |

It does look like Fuze is a brand designed to confuse the consumers who are looking for healthy beverages. I came to this conclusion after taking a look at a few Fuze drinks. Fuze has been initially conceived as a health drink fortified with a variety of vitamins, antioxidants and electrolytes.  But after its acquisition […]

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The right choice: Jelly Belly Snapple beans

The right choice: Jelly Belly Snapple beans

[ 0 ] November 19, 2012 |

The overwhelming majority of candies you can buy for your child in the American grocery stores is nothing more than mixtures of sugar and starch chemically colored with artificial food dyes. However there is no any reason that the candies in America should be that primitive and potentially health damaging, except quick and, sometimes, dishonest […]

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Do not fool yourself with 7 Up Cherry Antioxidant

Do not fool yourself with 7 Up Cherry Antioxidant

[ 1 ] November 15, 2012 |

Nowadays antioxidant is a fashionable marketing word that attracts customers who have heard something about the health benefits of suppressing destructive activity of free radicals naturally generated in living cells. Here is 7 Up Cherry Antioxidant soda offered to you by Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. But wait; do not be carried away yet! Please read […]

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Why let Jell-O terrorize your health?

Why let Jell-O terrorize your health?

[ 3 ] November 10, 2012 |

I wonder what’s on minds of those who buy Jell-O “snacks.” Do they believe they buy food? What do they think when they treat their poor children to this animal gelatin contaminated with a variety of chemicals? Do they think this is a healthy low calorie strawberry snack? Terrorist attacks kill people instantaneously; food surrogates […]

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Halloween treats to avoid: Candy Corn

Halloween treats to avoid: Candy Corn

[ 0 ] October 30, 2012 |

Three color candy imitating corn is popular in North America around Halloween since 19 century. I don’t know what they made the Candy Corn from in good old times but today’s Candy Corn that you can buy at CVS for $0.99 a bag, I cannot recommend for trick-or-treating. We expect that sugar contributes heavily into […]

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Halloween treats to avoid: Dum-Dums for Dumb-Dumbs

Halloween treats to avoid: Dum-Dums for Dumb-Dumbs

[ 3 ] October 27, 2012 |

Halloween is looming next week but the spooky thing is not in the costumes and decorations. To me it’s in what is offered for trick-or-treat. Food additive terrorism intensifies on holidays, but unlike suicide terrorist bombing, food additive terrorism is not possible without consent of ignorant or careless consumers. What perhaps is designed to particularly […]

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ZICO Coconut Water: A natural sports drink

ZICO Coconut Water: A natural sports drink

[ 3 ] October 24, 2012 |

Coconut water has naturally high potassium content, contains antioxidants and unique chemical composition of sugars, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and phyto-hormones (see PDF file in the link The Chemical Composition and Biological Properties of Coconut Water). For this good reason, coconut water is often considered as a natural alternative to popular sports drinks filled with […]

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