Okay, so it’s time to admit it. For a long period of college, I subsisted almost entirely on ramen and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Ramen is cheap, filling, and versatile. You can add meat to it, add frozen veggies to it, dress it up or down. It’s also super tasty and addictive. But after my Real Food conversion, ramen could no longer be my go-to choice for a quick lunch. It was packed with MSG, artificial colors and flavors, deep fried noodles, you name it. It’s been years since I’ve eaten it. And then, a reader emailed me asking about a “natural” ramen she’d found at her supermarket that’s made with organic noodles. It’s called KOYO Asian Vegetable Ramen. Here’s what I found out about KOYO.
MSG is Dangerous — The Science Is In
Research finding that MSG is dangerous continues to mount, albeit slowly. If you want to know just why it’s bad for you, what studies have been done on its toxicity, or need to convince your family or friends to avoid MSG, keep reading!
DECODING LABELS: Beyond Meat Chicken
Want to know exactly what ingredients are in Beyond Meat’s Beyond Chicken Southwest Style Strips? It’s not as healthy as you think it is.
Decoding Labels: Annie’s Organic Cheddar Bunnies
I have to confess, crackers like these Annie’s Homegrown Organic Cheddar Bunnies are tempting. They’re the perfect size for a toddler’s grasp. They pack easily in ziplock baggies and tuck nicely away into a purse or handbag. And they’re certified organic! They even profess to be GMO-free and have 0g of trans fats. Even the cheese used is organic and growth-hormone free.