That's an unnecessary, unhelpful extreme. Why I know that? Because you'll say the same about my argument. First, pronouncing something like 'pyrimidinecarboxylic acid' just means your reading age is around 15. Second, that's one of the B vitamins, so congrats on eliminating that one there. Snappy shouldn't outweigh useful or thoughtful when it comes to writing health advice. It seems like you're just milking people for article ideas, but hey, whatever, just give me attribution. -Make (more) soups from basic ingredients instead of buying ready-made ones. Or stock of all things. Why soups specifically? Because they're more filling than solid foods; that's why they're starters in many countries or during austerity. -Set a hard weekly limit on the number of foods in plastic packages. At worst, you keep buying the same things in larger containers, so it's less plastic waste. -Get yourself an insulated food jar or thermos for homemade lunches. //I try not to edit after posting, but this one was embarrassing.or ingredients you can’t pronounce.
Curious - what else do you think would make a big impact?
I don’t think it’s horribly wrong, though I think if the median American would look at that ingredient and not know what it is or does, it’s probably not good for you. I tend to avoid it, but I’m personally realistic enough to say that if it’s 3/4 of the way down the ingredients list, it’s probably not horrible for your health. I will say that this lidt ignores added sugars. High Fructose Corn Syrup is simply a diabetes inducer. Unless it’s a fairly rare dessert, you don’t need added sugars.
You're right. I agree, especially on HFCS. But neither of us is volunteering to educate people on health or nutrition, let alone as an athlete-turned-entrepreneur. I’m no expert--just a redneck chipping away at MCAT prereqs. A literal sophomore. But I understand the need to not assume common sense on part of an average American. On health or nutrition or even basic hygiene.
Well, yeah, I think we’d mostly agree on that. But I think what I’m getting at is that if you need a background in chemistry to recognize an ingredient, it’s not a good thing. Now im realist enough not not expect a housewife in Mississippi to be able to go without storebought breads, pastas, and so on.