Journal # 29  Is there a difference between 100 calories of almonds and 100 calories of soda? Why?  What are two things you’ve learned from the documentary so far?

Just for fun…who has heard of Luxottica?  Makes Prada, Tiffany & Co, Coach, Versace, Bulgari, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Ray-Ban sunglasses

So….What’s in Our Food?

Words to know  MSG- is a flavor enhancer commonly added to Chinese food, canned vegetables, soups and processed meats. (  Preservatives- Food preservatives refer to additives that are put into food to extend its shelf life. They prevent spoilage of the food due to bacteria, molds and fungi and slow down changes in color and texture that make the product inedible or unappetizing.  Nitrates- Nitrates and nitrites are frequently added to processed meats like bacon, ham, sausages and hot dogs.  They function as preservatives, helping to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.  GMOs- Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)

GMOs  The majority of GMO plants are used to make ingredients that are then used in other food products. These include:  Corn starch in soups and sauces  Corn syrup used as a sweetener  Corn oil, canola oil and soybean oil in mayonnaise, salad dressings, breads, and snack foods  Sugar from sugar beets in various foods  Other major crops with GMO varieties include potatoes, squash, apples, and papayas.

 How to Avoid GMO  ONLY foods labeled organic are 100% GMO free.  Look for the following The USDA National Organic Standards prohibit the use of GMOs. Choose products that have been verified non-GMO by a 3rd-party, like the Non- GMO Project All plant-derived ingredients in 365 Everyday Value® food products are sourced to avoid GMOs.

Coca Cola  Carbonated tap water – Whatever is in unfiltered municipal water is also in your Coke.  E150D – This is a food coloring, which is made from processing sugar at certain temperatures. Ammonium sulfate is then added : This chemical has been known to increase asthma attacks.  E952 – This is a sugar substitute. It is 200 times sweeter than sugar This can lead to diabetes, obesity and other diseases.

.  E951 – Aspartame – Symptoms of aspartame poisoning include: unconsciousness, headaches, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, palpitation, weight gain, irritability, anxiety, memory loss, blurry vision, fainting, joint pains, depression, infertility, hearing loss and more. Aspartame can also provoke the following diseases: brain tumors, MS (Multiple Sclerosis), epilepsy, Graves’ disease, chronic fatigue, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, mental deficiency and tuberculosis. Later, this substance was initially illegal due to its dangers but was again made legal in a suspicious manner.  E330 – Citric Acid – This is preservative that is also used in the medical field for preserving blood. In small doses it is fine, but in large doses it can eat away at your stomach and esophageal lining.  E211 – Sodium Benzoate – According to a study completed by Peter Piper at the Sheffield University in Britain, sodium benzoate can harm DNA

Aspartame E951 – Aspartame – Symptoms of aspartame poisoning include: unconsciousness, headaches, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, palpitation, weight gain, irritability, anxiety, memory loss, blurry vision, fainting, joint pains, depression, infertility, hearing loss and more. Aspartame can also provoke the following diseases: brain tumors, MS (Multiple Sclerosis), epilepsy, Graves’ disease, chronic fatigue, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, mental deficiency and tuberculosis.

Subway

 Last Updated Apr 14, :45 AM EDT  Subway, the popular sandwich chain, has announced the ingredient dubbed the "yoga mat chemical" will be entirely phased out of its bread by this week.   What’s safe to order?  The ONLY item on the menu free of preservatives and GMOs: Veggie Salad with no dressing

McDondalds Fries The anti-foaming agent – dimethylpolysiloxane – is a type of silicone used in caulks and sealants and as a filler for breast implants. It’s also the key ingredient in silly putty

Ohhh… you’re curious about their quality of meat?

Burger  4UfI 4UfI  McNuggets  6o 6o

What they tell you  What kind of chicken do you use in a chicken sandwich?  Our Artisan Grilled Chicken Sandwich and Premium Grilled Chicken Bacon Clubhouse Sandwich are made with 100% chicken breast filet with no preservatives. Seared right in our kitchens. Our Premium Crispy Chicken Bacon Clubhouse Sandwich is made of a tender and juicy chicken breast filet. In our McChicken sandwiches, we use a filet that’s made with a blend of dark and white meat chicken, so it’s juicy and flavorful.

 MCCHICKEN PATTY  Ingredients: Boneless Chicken, Water, Salt, Sodium Phosphates. Breaded with: Bleached Wheat Flour, Water, Wheat Flour, Modified Corn Starch, Spice, Potassium Chloride, Sea Salt, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Paprika, Dextrose, Yeast, Garlic Powder, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, Ammonium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Natural Flavors (Plant Source) with Extractives of Paprika, Corn Starch.  CONTAINS: WHEAT  Prepared in Vegetable Oil (Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil) with TBHQ and Citric Acid to preserve freshness of the oil and Dimethylpolysiloxane to reduce oil splatter when cooking.Cooked in the same fryer that we use for Buttermilk Crispy Chicken which contains a milk allergen.  REGULAR BUN  Ingredients: Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Contains 2% or Less: Salt, Wheat Gluten, Leavening (Calcium Sulfate, Ammonium Sulfate), May Contain One or More Dough Conditioners (Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, DATEM, Ascorbic Acid, Azodicarbonamide, Mono and Diglycerides, Monocalcium Phosphate, Enzymes, Calcium Peroxide), Calcium Propionate (Preservative).  CONTAINS: WHEAT  MAYONNAISE DRESSING  Ingredients: Water, Soybean Oil, Distilled Vinegar, Maltodextrin, Modified Food Starch, Enzyme Modified Egg Yolk, Salt, Sugar, Xanthan Gum, Mustard Flour, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Lemon Juice Concentrate, Polysorbate 80, Natural Flavor (Animal Source), Calcium Disodium EDTA to Protect Flavor, Beta Carotene (Color).  CONTAINS: EGG

Kraft American Cheese  Cheddar cheese (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes)  Whey  Water  Protein concentrate  Milk  Sodium citrate  Calcium phosphate  Milkfat  Gelatin  Salt  Sodium phosphate  Lactic acid as a preservative  Annatto and paprika extract (color)  Enzymes  Vitamin A  Cheese culture  Vitamin D3

 Sodium Citrate (E331) - a food additive, usually for flavor or as a preservative. Has a tart flavor.  Sodium Phosphate (E339) – a food additive used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers keep oil and water molecules mixed together, despite their natural tendency to separate. Sodium phosphate is used in processed cheese products such as this. It also increases its shelf life and maintains texture and appearance