I haven’t done a blog ‘meme’ in what seems like forever, maybe even longer. However, one of my favorite people, and writing buddy Random Chick, tagged me for this meme and I just can’t say NO to her! And, I really want that free copy of her book: Stupid Poetry, Volume I. Besides, being a little more conscious about what I eat, can’t be a bad thing.
Meme Rules:
Go into your pantry [or refrigerator] and pull out something. It can be crackers, chips, cookies, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, jalapenos, pickles…whatever. Look at the label. What do you see? Then put the product on your blog, who makes it and follow the trail of who owns which companies. List the ingredients (find out what those things are that are in your product that you can’t pronounce). Find out who REALLY makes the product, and what the ingredients are REALLY. You might be surprised. Then pick five other bloggers who will do the same thing.
Basically, this meme is intended to raise awareness about what we eat. Certain chemicals are used in foods – and people should know the dangerous impact that can have on our health. As someone who suffers from Severe Food Allergies and Crohn’s Disease, I always read all of the labels on all of the packages of the food that I buy. Simply because I have to. Therefore, this particular meme was not too much of a stretch for me.
Here We Go:
Product: Haagen Dazs Coffee Ice Cream –
Manufacturer: Haggen Dazs —> Dryers Grand Ice Cream –> HDIP Inc.
Ingredients: Cream, Skim Milk, Sugar, Egg Yolks, Coffee
Okay, so I happened to ‘luck out’ here because that is one of the FEW sweet delights I can eat, and it’s not packed with anything unnatural.
*whew*
But. Um, after visiting This Website? I’m pretty sure I will never be able to look at dinner the same way.
I’m “tagging” whomever wants to play along!
On the basis that I really don't need added stress right now, I'm not going to visit the website, but I do think people ought to be more aware of what they buy generally, not just to eat.
Interesting that you, with all your multitude of allergies, can eat Haagen-Daaz, and I with fewer allergies, cannot. LOL!
You DID luck out, didn't you?
I just went on a health craze and bought a bunch of vegetables, protein powder, whole grain stuff . . . even TOFU! I don't know how long it'll last. Maybe a day. That said, I'll NEVER watch Food, Inc. or even look at the site. I like McDonald's. I like hot dogs. I don't want or need to know anything more.
Fruit is ALWAYS good!
Hi! Nice to *meet* you!
Yeah, it IS one of the FEW things I CAN EAT! Even my doctors say it's kind
of crazy with all my food allergies that I have NO issues with any kind of
fish or dairy products, because that IS what most OTHER people are allergic
too!
I love McDonalds! I miss it! A Lot!
Oh, and I think your hubby had the best ideas as far as eating healthy!!
🙂
i wish I had the patience to do those things..however, I love that ice cream and so does my six year old grandson..
Hugs to you…and good luck with your meme..
Dorothy from grammology
grammology.com
Thank you!!!
You DID luck out, didn't you?
I just went on a health craze and bought a bunch of vegetables, protein powder, whole grain stuff . . . even TOFU! I don't know how long it'll last. Maybe a day. That said, I'll NEVER watch Food, Inc. or even look at the site. I like McDonald's. I like hot dogs. I don't want or need to know anything more.
Fruit is ALWAYS good!
Hi! Nice to *meet* you!
Yeah, it IS one of the FEW things I CAN EAT! Even my doctors say it's kind
of crazy with all my food allergies that I have NO issues with any kind of
fish or dairy products, because that IS what most OTHER people are allergic
too!
I love McDonalds! I miss it! A Lot!
Oh, and I think your hubby had the best ideas as far as eating healthy!!
🙂
i wish I had the patience to do those things..however, I love that ice cream and so does my six year old grandson..
Hugs to you…and good luck with your meme..
Dorothy from grammology
grammology.com
Thank you!!!
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