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What’s In That Ring Pop?

February 27, 2007 By Deborah

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Do we really know what is in the food we eat if we havn’t read the labels? Some products might sound healthy, but have colored artificial ingredients.

Make no assumptions of the foods you buy. Companies are very smart about using words that entice the shopper in what sounds wholesome and “natural”.

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Years of being bombarded by advertisements make even the most trusting of people somewhat skeptical when it comes to consumer products. However, hardened shoppers will often take a leap of faith when purchasing food and other consumer goods. For example, when a person sees a name like “Yoplait Go-Gurt Strawberry Splash” or “Fruity Cheerios” it is not unreasonable for him or her to assume that these products contain at least a trace amount of fruit. According to a report released by the Prevention Institute, these products are just two examples of food items that contain no fruit.

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Debbie is a board certified family nurse practitioner with an emphasis on women's health. During the past 22 years she has worked in women's health and family practice with a focus on the integration of conventional and alternative therapies.

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