Julie from the app Yuka recently posted this info about 7 popular products found in most grocery stores. They are attractively packaged and seemingly harmless. However, they are are so highly processed as to be considered high risk..
With kids going back to school and parents needing to fill their lunch boxes, cross these items off your list and scroll to the bottom to find some healthy suggestions from me:
Oatmeal Creme Pies Little Debbie 26 additives
Hostess Donettes Powdered Mini Donuts 21 additives
Lunchables Turkey + American Cracker Stackers 22 additives
Toufayan Savory Spinach Wraps 19 additives
Jimmy Dean English Muffin Turkey Sausage 21 additives
Special K Blueberry Pastry Crisps 18 additives
UTZ Pub Mix 20 additives
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now for some better choices:
organic apples
cheese slices
nut butter
cottage cheese
yogurt and fresh berries
bananas
pears
oranges
carrots and hummus
home made energy bites (nut butter, whole oats, honey, dried fruit)
Some packaged items are acceptable and healthy:
Kirkland Organic Apple Sauce Pouch
Trader Joe’s Organic Apple Strawberry Fruit Wrap
Only when we boycott inferior, potentially harmful food will manufacturers alter their recipes to something more healthy.
Wishing everyone a happy and successful school year.