Foods that *seem* healthy but are not...

[Inanna]

I have a vendetta against lunchbox crappolla too. It's disturbing how much sugar, additives & chemical is in lunchbox...

[Inanna]

BJ - nutrigrain was listed as one of the highest on the sugar content list - just thought you might like to know.

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BJ - nutrigrain was listed as one of the highest on the sugar content list - just thought you might like to know.

Lol, doesn't suprise me. As I said, its not often I buy them. Will take sugar over food colourings any day. DD2 climbs the walls after something yellow.

[Inanna]

Nutrigrain has colouring too: E150 Caramel
You probably know but in case you don't I thought I'd let you know. It upsets me how these companies get away with all the crap in food and unwary consumers buy their products. Disregard if you knew...

ETA: I am an unashamed food nazi

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lol. Its better to know. You can probably tell I go for the ones that look less exciting, but probably aren't.

[Inanna]

I understand. That is why threads like this are so good. Because many people are sucked in by the advertising of "healthy, organic (organic can also have loads of sugar - albiet of the organic kind), light, no artificial sweetners (usually means loads of sugar which they term a natural sweetner)... etc etc.

They reel us in - and prey on the bet that Mamas are always trying to choose healthy options for our kids so we are more likely to buy "natural etc etc...

[Phteven]

^ ITA, I hate it when junk food masquerardes as a healthy choice.
Personally I don't mind feeding my children the odd bit of junk but I like to be clear about what is wholesome and what isn't.