Now sugar is the only food group that I completely have to avoid. From 9+ down to 1 -- praise God! -- I call that success. However, this is America and sugar is in practically everything. It's pretty sad that I can't eat at some places because their menu is literally 99% sugar. Seriously, does pizza crust need sugar? Grilled chicken in a salad? Come on!
There is an awesome picturebook put out by Candlewick press entitled: How did That Get in My Lunchbox? This book helps illustrate what is used and how bread, cookies, and apple juice is created from the very beginning (such as growing wheat or picking an apple) to being displayed on the shelves for public consumption. The sad part is that this book was created because most (urban) kids don't know that true food does not magically appear at a grocery store. As a matter of fact, they think unpronounceable ingredients is the way food has always been consumed.
Feeling gross yet? Apparently there was an ending "We like sweets a lot, but they make your insides rot. So, remember it's your body And the only one you've got." Personally I like this latter ending better. From this video, it's hard to decipher whether they are pro or con "modern technology food."
