Unfortunately, cream cheese without additives like gums and emulsifiers is really hard to come by. What should in theory be a nutritious, calorie-dense food is almost always tainted with these cheap fillers that are best avoided. All of the big brands use gums like guar and/or locust bean gum so you’re better off with one … Read more
If you’re milk alternative of choice is almond milk, it can be frustrating trying to find almond milk without carrageenan and other gut-irritating gums. Luckily, there are a few store-bought options to consider before you get a nut-milk bag and make it yourself. Ingredients I Avoid Almond milk is a staple in many homes so … Read more
Carrageenan, despite a dubious safety record of potential inflammatory and carcinogenic effects, has made its way into almost every dairy-based food product on shelves today. Although not yet as ubiquitous as carrageenan in chocolate milk, the common additive is now being used in some yogurt brands including Publix and Horizon. If carrageenan is on your … Read more
Even coconut milk, a trendy health conscious dairy substitute, can’t escape the food industries ongoing efforts to put mysterious additives into absolutely everything. The ingredients lists of the most common coconut milk brands now look like a chemistry lab report. It doesn’t have to be this way. If you are lactose-intolerant or otherwise avoiding dairy, … Read more
If you’re trying to avoid high fructose corn syrup and other artificial sweeteners, but still want an occasional sweet carbonated treat, check out these brands that make soda with cane sugar. Soda with Cane Sugar Brands Boylan’s Boylan’s is widely available in grocery stores, as well as online. Their classic flavors made with cane sugar … Read more
I’ve always bought organic coffee, because I’ve known that coffee is highly sprayed. But recently it came to my attention that coffee has a big mold problem. The issue is that some green coffees that have been poorly stored and processed after harvest can grow mold, which includes mycotoxins like aflatoxin and ochratoxin. These mycotoxins are usually found … Read more
Unfortunately, evaporated milk without carrageenan is somewhat hard to come by. You’ve probably had trouble finding it at your local supermarket. The only evaporated milk without carrageenan I’ve been able to find: 365 by Whole Foods Market Simple Truth Organic (Kroger) Meyenberg Evaporated Goat Milk ← I’ve never tried this before, but I have had … Read more
It’s definitely very frustrating trying to find packaged tortillas while trying to avoid inflammatory seed/vegetable oils. Sure, you can always make them from scratch at home, but it takes time. Luckily, there are a some seed oil free tortilla options. You’ll notice that you’re more likely to find corn tortillas, or grain-free tortillas without seed … Read more
It can be frustrating when you have a pickle craving but they all the pickles at the store seem to have nasty additives like Polysorbate 80, dyes, and other preservatives. Luckily, there are some additive free options to be found. Common Additives in Pickles Polysorbate 80: emulsifier used to disperse flavor; linked to inflammation, gut … Read more
Almost all electrolyte drinks have citric acid is what I discovered when looking for one after nearly passing out following a workout. I try to avoid citric acid for many reasons, so I was pretty annoyed by this discovery after reading many ingredient lists of popular electrolyte drinks. Luckily, I have managed to find a … Read more