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

[~clover~]

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

[~clover~]

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.

[Inanna]

Exactly. I don't mind some junk foood now and then either - but I want my kids to know what is junk and what is not. I have found it really helpful to take them and show them the packets etc so they know. Also whenever those current affairs shows have expose`s on sugar/fat/additive hidden content in staple food shows I make it compulsory viewing for them all!

[Astrid]

The last time I checked Cheerio's they had the colouring 160b(annatto), the one that hypes up DD1. Would be interesting to see if it is still being used now that Uncle Tobies has taken it over.

[MrsFabuloso]

Magarine, and low/fat low sugar stuff.

My DH is trying to convince me we are better off having the low fat plant sterols margarine. Little does he know the crappola they put into that stuff! I refuse and use either butter, avocado or whole egg mayo if I need to.
And he's also sucked into the ohh, it's low fat/no sugar, must be better! He drinks diet drinks thinking they are better than the full sugar stuff. I would rather have a huge sugar hit than drink the artificial stuff. But I rarely have it in the house, DH buys it when he's working.