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The “FREE” added extras

When purchasing fruit and vegetables – whether fresh, frozen, canned or preserved – we are getting much more than we expect.  It seems that agricultural science is continuing to spray and modify our food beyond recognition. Please read the following reports on Genetic Modification and Herbicide Sprays.

Fat-free gives you more than you expect

While browsing the refrigerated section of a large supermarket chain the other day, I decided to read the ingredients of a well-known cream cheese spread, generally used by ‘angels’.  The low fat variety was made from the usual skin milk powder, but in addition contained a range of other ingredients generally not fit for human … Read more

Food ‘rip offs’

When it comes to the price of food, it is extremely important to remember that a food cannot be judged by its price alone. Whether or not you’re actually getting any nutrition from it is far more important. Believe me, a diet consisting of daily hamburgers and other fast foods, while appearing to be frugal, is … Read more

Food Labels

Before placing any item into your supermarket trolley, make it a habit to read the ingredients list.  Some manufacturers list by name, others use code numbers.  This is where the little pocket book The Chemical Maze is invaluable as it is compact enough to fit into any pocket or handbag.  It lists all ingredients showing … Read more

Bonsoy – voluntary recall

Soy Milk The recent recall of Bonsoy soy milk has thrown my kitchen into chaos.  This is the ONLY soy milk I drink and also the only one I recommend in my clinic.  Why?  The reason is simple:  Bonsoy is made according to traditional Japanese processes which soak the soy beans.  Soy should only be … Read more