Ok guys, when you are in the grocery store do you take the time to flip something over and read the labels. I mean really pay attention and read what’s in it?

Now I’m not talking about just going by what’s on the front of the package because they are marketing lies! So, before you believe what’s on the front and say to yourself, “hmmm this looks good I’ll take it!” Flip that sucker over so you really know what you are putting into your body.

Unfortunately, in the U.S. there are so many additives in our food these days, dough softeners and conditioners to make things taste better and softer, preservatives (AKA chemicals) to increase shelf life, natural flavors (which could mean a number of different things), and on and on…. Just because the FDA deems something appropriate for us to ingest and approves it, this doesn’t always mean we should eat it. They do not really know all the possible side effects and long-term effects of all these different substances.

As a rule of thumb, these are some of the things that I believe in and some of the ingredients that I like to stay away from when I am choosing foods for myself and my family.

CHOOSE All- Natural and Organic

CHOOSE Non- GMO

CHOOSE NO added hormones or antibiotics

NO high fructose corn syrup

NO hydrogenated oils

NO artificial sweeteners

NO enriched white flour

NO BHA or BHT

Stay tuned for my blog posts to come and I will tell you more about my reasons why….

Xoxo, Nina