Guest guest Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Can't tell her she is killing them, but could mention what kind is eally juice. She may be thinking she is getting juice. I never thought much of it until my DIL wanted Juicy Juice as it was 100% juice. Or kind she got was. She looked at them. When I grew up we were Koolaid kids with all that sugar. My kids got less sugar and sometimes artificial sweetners. Now the kids get juice. But then sometimes they serve juice like it were water instead of using a 3 oz or 4 oz glass. Milk is the same way as have to use an 8 oz glass (for me 4 oz) but some of them will give the kids 18 oz or so. Better than juice though I imagine as far as sugar is concerned. I had milk at every meal as a kid. We only had soda about once a week. Now I try to have only one a day. Grandkids don't have as often as they are expensive and they use milk and juices. No one drinks much water though. I have gotten to like water but I use lemon or lime in it when I eat out. At home it is just water but we do like it cold. Carolyn Wilkerson  To: sproutpeople Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:57 AM Subject: RE: Convincing others!  I was in line at my local grocery store. The woman in front of me had two little girls. In her basket were a family size box of Twinkies and a 18 pack of a juice box. Some juice boxes have some juice in them. This brand does not. I wanted sooo badly to explain to the woman how she was killing her children, but unfortunately, in today's society, you just can't say anything. ew RE: Convincing others! Yep, it all boggles the mind, doesn't it? I wish you, , and ew all lived in my neighborhood so I could share your homegrown wares!! I've been so busy trying to get ready for a big art festival this weekend, I haven't even had a chance to set up my aero gardens yet (which is why hasn't heard from me, asking for help yet). Have been painting when I'm not at work and there's been little extra time. Anyway, I'm still around and so wish I had someone to supply me with that good, fresh, homegrown stuff - would just love it!! Anyhoo, Melody and others - it is amazing what people deem unacceptable to eat as they choose instead to put inedible items in their grocery carts or eat things that are stripped of nutrition or any redeeming value to healthy lifestyle. So, we just need to educate when we see the desire to learn in others and let the rest come along if and when they're ready. Thea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Sprinkles are litte bits of candy in different colors that are put on top of cakes or cupcakes. It isn't something to just eat as it is. Carolyn Wilkerson  To: sproutpeople Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 11:08 AM Subject: RE: Convincing others!  You're so right - my grandniece (lives in another state) is fed hot dogs and other unsavory items, and most recently, 'sprinkles' for breakfast simply because she wanted them (this came to me courtesy of a Facebook photo taken by her mom). I'm not too sure I even know what 'sprinkles' are but they're not meant to be food for a 2 yr old - that's for sure! Get so concerned about health issues that will be created by such nonsense. Like you, ew - I don't feel I can say anything, even to a family member such as my niece (but I might talk to her mom (my twin sister), about it and let her address it!). T. From: sproutpeople [mailto:sproutpeople ] On Behalf Of Ernest Willingham Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:58 AM To: sproutpeople Subject: RE: Convincing others! I was in line at my local grocery store. The woman in front of me had two little girls. In her basket were a family size box of Twinkies and a 18 pack of a juice box. Some juice boxes have some juice in them. This brand does not. I wanted sooo badly to explain to the woman how she was killing her children, but unfortunately, in today's society, you just can't say anything. ew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Sadly, the " 100 % juice " label is VERY deceptive. Just read the ingredients on any juice labeled as " 100 % " and you will find other ingredients as well, proving that it is deceptive. All that means is that they used only one type of juice (ie. 100% apple)-NOT that it is pure juice. They can also get away with that label if they used a blend of juices made from concentrates that are " 100 %) Processed juice is dead, sugary food with no nutritional value, yet the public has been deceived into thinking that if it says 100%, that it is good. Companies are allowed to add " flavor packets " that are not required to be on the label. These flavor packets contain perfumes, scents, and " flavors " that enhance the flavor the juice was meant to be. All designed to be very confusing and deceptive. Next time you are in a grocery store, look at any of the juice boxes that say they are 100%=they will all have other ingredients listed, some sounding quite harmless, such as " Vitamin C " , but Vitamin C as an ingredient is questionalbe in and of itself...where does Vitamin C come from? How is IT made? The process for this " healthy " Vitamin is scary enough, and often is made from corn and citrus peels left over from the juice industry, meaning it contains VERY high levels of pesticides sprayed on the fruit. Vitamin C can be labeled as " organic " even if the peels used came from the non organic juice industry! > > Can't tell her she is killing them, but could mention what kind is eally juice. She may be thinking she is getting juice. I never thought much of it until my DIL wanted Juicy Juice as it was 100% juice. Or kind she got was. She looked at them. When I grew up we were Koolaid kids with all that sugar. My kids got less sugar and sometimes artificial sweetners. Now the kids get juice. But then sometimes they serve juice like it were water instead of using a 3 oz or 4 oz glass. Milk is the same way as have to use an 8 oz glass (for me 4 oz) but some of them will give the kids 18 oz or so. Better than juice though I imagine as far as sugar is concerned. I had milk at every meal as a kid. We only had soda about once a week. Now I try to have only one a day. Grandkids don't have as often as they are expensive and they use milk and juices. No one drinks much water though. I have gotten to like water but I use lemon or lime in it > when I eat out. At home it is just water but we do like it cold. > > > Carolyn Wilkerson > > >  > > > To: sproutpeople > Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:57 AM > Subject: RE: Convincing others! > > >  > I was in line at my local grocery store. The woman in front of me had two little girls. In her basket were a family size box of Twinkies and a 18 pack of a juice box. Some juice boxes have some juice in them. This brand does not. I wanted sooo badly to explain to the woman how she was killing her children, but unfortunately, in today's society, you just can't say anything. > ew > > RE: Convincing others! > > Yep, it all boggles the mind, doesn't it? I wish you, , and ew all > lived in my neighborhood so I could share your homegrown wares!! I've been > so busy trying to get ready for a big art festival this weekend, I haven't > even had a chance to set up my aero gardens yet (which is why hasn't > heard from me, asking for help yet). Have been painting when I'm not at > work and there's been little extra time. Anyway, I'm still around and so > wish I had someone to supply me with that good, fresh, homegrown stuff - > would just love it!! > > Anyhoo, Melody and others - it is amazing what people deem unacceptable to > eat as they choose instead to put inedible items in their grocery carts or > eat things that are stripped of nutrition or any redeeming value to healthy > lifestyle. So, we just need to educate when we see the desire to learn in > others and let the rest come along if and when they're ready. > > Thea > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 I knew NOTHING about gardening when I first started-being raised in London, England, I had rarely ever even seen a garden, olther than flowers. When I planted my first garden, I actually planted ONE beet seed, thinking it would grow in a bunch, like they came in the grocery store!! lol. Imagine my surprise when my one tiny beet popped up in the garden! That was many years ago though, and I have learned that you can grow pretty much anything, anywhere! As for meats, we often substitute minced portabello mushrooms in place of ground beef, or grill them as a " burger " . We also use french lentils in place of meat=both work well in any recipe calling for ground beef. > > It amazes me that you grow most of your own food. I have never tried the homemade sodas. I try to have a soda only once a day and to drink water other times. I feel for your daughter's friends though I don't care that much for doritos but some salt free maize chips with cheese (either out of that jar or shredded or torn up sharp cheddar does call to me. >  > But I'mtrying to think more of veggies. I planted some today and can only hope they grow. I think the container will be good as it has that well of water underneath it. I did stuff a red pepper and would have done a yellow one but it had a little hole in the bottom and some bite marks inside so I tossed it even though it looked good from the outside. I was disappointed. Those came from the store though. I did use meat and rice in it and tomatoes and seems like catsup provides the sugar to make it taste good. And a bit of cheese. I thought about adding some black beans to it as well. I made tacos for lunch and used the ground meat in both dishes. Have more left for the stuffed pepper so may go back to store to get another to parboil and fill. Maybe I should get some cabbage too for stuffed cabbage. I haven't figured out how to do all this without the meat. I know y ou would probably do it with beans. > > Carolyn Wilkerson > > >  > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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