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The Truth about Food Additives

I recently read an article from The Daily Green that discussed the amount of additives and chemicals that the average American consumes per year.


Would you believe that this number is 9 pounds! 9 pounds of harmful and

potentially life-altering chemicals that are added to our foods - so with that said - are you aware of what you are eating? Of where your food comes from?

Do you buy local? Do you buy organic? Do you buy seasonal?

Well....if you don't....you should. I don't all the time, but I try to as much as I can. Not only is it healthier, but it can help you lead better lives, lose weight and reduce your carbon footprint!

Let's take a look at food additives:



The Truth About Food Additives


Just some food for thought!




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The Alpert Fam said…
Thanks for this post! I am really starting to watch what is in our food. It is amazing how a baby changes your perspective! I am having touble find bacon that is nitrate free and not super expensive. If you find any let me know!
July 12, 2010 at 9:27 AM
selena@howaboutcookie said…
Oh man. Thanks for this post... I tend to default to McD's way more than I want and that whole non-rotting over 4 years makes me shudder.

I have to say that I feel skeptical of "organic" foods too. Do you know of any websites or sources where you can differentiate what's "truly" organic?
July 12, 2010 at 1:58 PM
Amber D said…
What a great post. I wanted to let you know I've given you a blog award. You will see it on my blog tomorrow www.lifelovegreen.com
July 12, 2010 at 5:43 PM
Melissa said…
Great post, I have been eating healthier for years now and articles like these only push me to continue. Following from Tuesday Tag Along :)

My Blog: http://pinkcrabcreations.blogspot.com

I also subscribed to your feed!
July 13, 2010 at 7:39 AM
Jackie said…
Hi There! I am your newest follower from TTA. You can follow me back at http://mommysmargaritas.blogspot.com
Hope to see you there!
July 13, 2010 at 7:50 AM
Zazzy The Geek said…
Visiting from TTA, That whole happy meal thing made me dry heave a little bit. ewwwwwwwwwwww! I'll be following your blog so i can get some more info on how to be healthier
July 13, 2010 at 9:13 AM
Kim said…
Hi Melanie! I wanted to know I adore your blog and I've nominated you for an award. :)
July 13, 2010 at 9:49 AM
Hungry For Living said…
I am a new follower from the blog hop! Hope you come visit soon!I love your blog! Look forward to reading more!
July 13, 2010 at 11:39 AM
Leenburke said…
Ewwww does that really say beaver anal glands...nasty!

I'm a new follower from FMBT.

leenilee.blogspot.com
July 13, 2010 at 2:14 PM
The Iowa Farmer's Wife said…
Love the post! Just posted a blog about Happy Meals and chicken mcnuggets, yesterday! Blah! Great blog, I'll be back! :) Green living might be challenging, but it's so worth it.
July 13, 2010 at 9:30 PM
Kate said…
Yep. And there are companies spending big bucks just so consumers don't find out about these things. It's disgusting.

You might also like a post that I wrote on this subject: http://thelifeandtimesofanordinarygirl.blogspot.com/2010/06/are-we-being-poisoned-pt-1.html And that's just the tip of the iceberg.

Keep talking about it! The more people are made aware, the more chance we have of stopping this. People should come before profits!!
July 14, 2010 at 6:26 AM
RA 2007 said…
Have you ever thought about making your own shampoos, conditioners and laundry soap most of the base is glycerin and its easy to do it without much hassle it also works really well on stains.
November 18, 2010 at 8:36 PM
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