Canned Food Alert: Why Relying on Conventional Wisdom Can Damage Your Bone Health
Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is one of the foundations of the Save Our Bones Program, and many in our community have asked me if it is imperative to eat fresh produce. Of course it is best to eat fresh as often as possible because fresh foods are more alkalizing than their processed counterparts. But realistically speaking, this can pose a challenge on some occasions.
So because you might have to rely on canned or frozen foods sometimes, in this article I want to give you up-to-date information on why you should avoid canned foods as much as possible, and help you find a healthier alternative.
The Bisphenol A saga
Recent studies show that more often than not, food cans are lined with a resin containing Bisphenol A (BPA), a synthetic estrogen that was originally produced in the 1930’s. Nowadays BPA is also used to manufacture polycarbonate plastic, dental sealants, and can be found in many other consumer products.
The problem with BPA is that it breaks down easily, and therefore leaches into the food, posing a health risk that until recently has been only linked to clear plastic. Scientists have known for many years that the weak chemical bond between BPA molecules is easily disrupted by heat and acidic or alkaline conditions causing the release BPA into food or beverages in contact with it.
Tests of canned products conducted by Consumer Reports confirm that almost all of the 19 name-brand foods contained BPA, and more disturbingly, the findings also apply to cans labeled “BPA-free”.1
This poses a health risk that goes well beyond clear plastics, and might explain why according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 95% of Americans tested had urinary BPA.2
So how does BPA tie in to your bone health? You see, all chemicals acidify your blood pH and therefore cause calcium loss from the bones. Furthermore, your general health greatly affects your capacity to succeed when you follow a natural bone health program, so I’d like you to be aware of the fact that…
BPA can cause a myriad of serious health issues
The health effects of Bisphenol A should not be ignored, especially since BPA can alter the expression of hundreds of genes, affecting different tissues. Over 130 scientific studies link BPA exposure – even at well below the government set “acceptable” doses – to a vast array of health problems. Here’s a summary:
1. Lower anti-oxidant enzyme levels
A noticeable decrease in antioxidant enzymes necessary to protect against free radical cellular damage.
2. Impaired immune function
Studies conducted on mice show a reduction of various immune-related cells and antigen-specific antibody production.
3. Changes in brain chemistry and brain damage
BPA affects receptors involved in regulating brain control systems that coordinate certain functions of the reproductive system. Even though BPA mimics the effect of estrogen in developing neurons, it can paradoxically also inhibit the activity of estrogen in certain areas of the brain, which could impair memory and learning capacity.
4. Behavioral changes
BPA has been linked to aggression, ADD and ADHD, altered socio-sexual and maternal behavior, and greater susceptibility to drug addiction.
5. Early-onset puberty
Puberty age in females takes place earlier than normal.
6. Birth defects
BPA can cause an error in cell division called aneuploidy, an abnormality that causes almost 20% of birth defects, including Down’s Syndrome.
7. Breast and prostate cancer
BPA increases tissue growth in breasts, possibly increasing the chances of developing breast cancer, and causes several changes in the prostate, including cancer cell proliferation.
8. Reduction of male fertility
It causes a reduced sperm count and lower testosterone levels.
9. Diabetes and obesity
Low-level chronic ingestion of BPA caused insulin resistance in adult mice, and insulin resistance might lead to Type II diabetes. Studies also show an increased rate of postnatal growth in both males and females as a result of maternal BPA exposure, which is associated with obesity, insulin-resistant diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
Relying on “official” data can be a huge mistake
In view of these health issues, it is easy to understand why there was such ample media coverage on the use of BPA in baby bottles in the not so distant past. However, I can’t help but notice that the media focused exclusively on baby bottles and failed to mention other uses of BPA in the food industry, such as the ubiquitous BPA resin lining in canned foods.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established guidelines for daily safe exposure, set at 50 micrograms per kilogram of body weight. How reassuring it is to know the safe levels of BPA, right? After all, if this toxic product is regulated by a government agency, we have nothing to worry about because they have surely reviewed all the relevant information.
But the sad truth is that, as is the case with many “official” conclusions potentially affecting mammoth industry cartels, everyone would be better off without these guidelines. In the absence of what most consider a trustworthy source, people would rely on their own research and use third-party independent sources to obtain information and get to the bottom of a health issue.
And the BPA saga is yet one more example of the public’s blind trust in government agency opinions: according to Consumer Reports, the EPA’s “safe” level for Bisphenol A is based on outdated experiments from 30 years ago. And their guidelines have not changed since, in spite of a multitude of more recent laboratory studies.3
But let’s not focus only on the USA, which could be lagging behind other countries on these issues. For example, Canada banned BPA baby bottles on April 2008, which on the surface sounds like a good thing. However, Health Canada – like agencies in other parts of the world – blatantly ignores a more significant source of BPA exposure to babies. According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a private watchdog, just about all brands of liquid and powder canned baby formula made by international companies like Nestlé, Ross-Abbot, and Mead-Johnson are lined with BPA. To make matters worse, the EWG found higher levels of BPA in canned liquid formula than what could leach from baby bottles.4
A few months after the ban, in October 2008, Health Canada made an official statement claiming that “bisphenol A exposure to newborns and infants is below levels that cause effects” and that the “general public need not be concerned”.5
Now you might say that Canada is only one country of many, so what about the European Union? In October 2008, the European Commission and European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concluded that there are no grounds to revise BPA’s Tolerable Daily Intake (TDI), which is the same as in the USA, because it is safe for consumers. However, the EFSA is scheduled to release another opinion on BPA by May 2010. Don’t hold your breath, because they are up against a giant and powerful industry.
Independent scientists are fighting a lonely battle against the chemical industry and regulators that protect its interests
So how can we reconcile statements issued by government agencies with the findings of independent scientists? Unfortunately, there isn’t a simple answer to this complex issue, in part because chemical manufacturers are willing to openly flex their muscles in order to protect their giant profits.
For example, University of Missouri-Columbia scientist Frederick Vom Saal and team published a study in 1997, showing evidence that minute amounts of BPA caused irreversible changes in the prostate of mice. Soon after, a representative of Dow Chemical Company, a major BPA manufacturer, showed up at their laboratory and disputed their findings. In Vom Saal’s own words to the EWG interviewer, the Dow scientist told the research team that “we want you to know how distressed we are by your research.” Vom Saal adds that “it was not a subtle threat”, and points to the huge BPA production in the US totaling 6 billion dollars each year. But after the surprise visit and other failed attempts to ridicule his work and block public speeches on the subject, Vom Saal continued his quest and published multiple studies on BPA’s deleterious health effects.
To the benefit of consumers, Vom Saal’s team is not the only one acknowledging the power of the industry they are up against. Washington State University reproductive scientist Patricia Hunt initiated studies on BPA because of a laboratory accident in 1998 that caused her to find greater abnormalities in rats who had accidentally consumed BPA than in the mutant study rats. Her findings stunned her, and she comments that “like most Americans, I thought, my government protects me from this kind of stuff,” and adds that “we’re up against big industry, and they’re running pretty effective damage control.”6
Use frozen instead of canned produce
As I mentioned earlier, your best bet is to buy fresh fruits and vegetables, but frozen ones are a pretty good second choice. They are most often harvested when ripe, cooked for a short time in boiling water or steamed, and frozen right away. Of course, try to stay away as much as possible from canned foods.
And I’ll conclude with some ideas to make it even easier for you to increase your fruit and vegetable consumption:
- Keep a temptingly attractive bowl with fresh fruits or a variety of dried fruits on your kitchen counter.
- Place a see-through bowl with cut-up vegetables on the top shelf of your refrigerator for between-meals snacking.
- Make a delicious alkalizing dip for vegetables by mixing 1 cup plain yogurt with ¼ teaspoon dill weed, 1 crushed garlic clove, 2 finely minced green onions, 1 teaspoon honey, and a dash of black pepper.
- Eat fruits for breakfast. You can make a smoothie or add your favorite fruits to a bowl granola.
- Choose fruit for dessert or start your meal with a fruit.
- Carry a small zip lock bag with dried fruits or finger veggies such as carrots, celery sticks, or cucumbers sliced lengthwise for on-the-go snacking.
Till next time…
References
1 Consumer Reports Magazine, December 2009.
2 Calafat A, Z Kuklenyik J, Reidy S, Caudill J, Ekong L, Needham. “Urinary Concentrations of Bisphenol A and 4-Nonylphenol in a Human Reference Population”. Environmental Health Perspectives. 113: 391-395 (2005).
3 Saal F, Hughes C, “An Extensive New Literature Concerning Low-Dose Effects of Bisphenol A Shows the Need for a New Risk Assessment”. 113:8. August 2005.
4 “BPA Levels in Canned Infant Formula Poses Higher Risk than Baby Bottles”. Environmental Working Group. December 5, 2007.
5 “Government of Canada Protects Families with Bisphenol A Regulation”. News Release. Health Canada [www.hc-sc.gc.ca] October 17, 2008.
6 Shannon E. “What the Chemical Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know”. Environmental Working Group. September 2008.
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November 10, 2011
I always go for fresh produce — but the one food I do buy in cans is beans. I eat them several times a week (black, pinto or garbanzo), mostly in salads; sometimes cooked. I buy organic, no-sodium-added beans, but am still not sure if the cans contain BPA. Do you think I should eat beans less often?
November 1, 2011
Baby carrots are bleached… no more baby carrots for me. That is probably why I only see the larger variety at the health food store. I plan to store anything that I buy in plastic that I cannot find a substitute for in glass containers. Thanks for the info
November 1, 2011
This has been very interesting. I am shocked that baby carrots are bleached. Well, I guess when I go to the organic health food store I will check the carrots out. Maybe, that is why I only see the larger variety of carrots. Even if we buy something in plastic, maybe, we should take them out of the plastic and store them in glass containers. Thanks so much.
October 21, 2011
I was just wondering whether this would be a concern for nuts like blue diamond?
October 18, 2011
Does the plastic packaging used for frozen vegetables have BPA in it?
January 29, 2012
Yes frozen bags contain BPA unless specifically stating otherwise. The absorption of BPA by a frozen product is minimal if at all. I would suggest removing the contents from the bag before thawing or cooking in a glass container. It is during the heating and cooling that chemicals leach out of the plastics and into the food.
August 9, 2011
Hi vivan
A very interesting article. But I have a question to ask , I have looked at most of my tins for instance tomatoes , how do I know this substance is in the tin? All I’ve got is co5 pc L n266 18:52 can you interpret it for me
Thanks
Beryl
August 10, 2011
I have yet to come across a marked tin.
You can easily tell when you open because the lining of tin is smooth and off-white (cream) coloured.
I now have a list of products that are packed in this and make a point of never buying the brand.
May 27, 2011
Dear Vivian,
I just purchased your program. I can not find the information on where to order the vitamins. I was sure that you had recommended an on-line company that was not expensive.
Thank you,
Teresa
September 26, 2011
The company she recommends is VitaCost.com: http://www.vitacost.com/ Carol
September 26, 2011
That’s right, Carol. Vitacost has some great discounts on name brand vitamins (and free shipping for orders over $49!)
April 11, 2011
I personally try to stay away from canned foods. I do buy Tuna and salmon in cans. I have seen one serving pouches wih Tuna and Salmon, but not enough to feed the entire family. Most times I want to make enough so the others in my house can eat what I eat. I am skeptical of canned foods. I dislike the high level of sodium added. (870mg..) I got that # from a can of chicken soup. Also they add MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) which is a form of salt. I have an alergic reaction to MSG. It’s not healthy to eat high levels of salt. If
we ignore the salt level, look how much salt we could consume at one meal! Reading labels these days is a necessity. Joyce Hall
February 17, 2011
You indicate selecting frozen over canned but if the problem is in plastics and the frozen items are in plastic and now designed to be microwaved or boiled in that plastic how is this any better? Understand frozen cooked on the stove avoids the plastic but just wondering how do you know which plastics have BPA? And as to canned fruit – is this a problem also?
January 27, 2011
I was very disappointed with the alkalizing dip for the vegetables. I tried it and my husband and I thought it was awful! Isn’t there a better tasting recipe out there that is healthy for us?
February 17, 2011
Would love to find a good dip without onions or garlic?
February 18, 2011
Hi Margie and Christina,
The tahini recipe in my sesame seed article makes a wonderful dip. I love the flavor of tahini on its own, but of course you could add any herbs and spices you’d like.
November 28, 2010
What do you do about prunes? The best ones for our purposes are from tins, with stones. The dried ones with their various preservatives (even if without stones) seem a less good alternative. WHY is any food allowed to be sold to the public that is not 100% good for you – in the end (in the UK) the Health Service has to help with any resulting illness at a cost to the taxpayer. This seems like a complete nonsense.
November 9, 2010
Wouldn’t carrying cut up veggies in a small ziplock bag leach BPA into the veggies? Surely plastic bags have BPA. Why recycle glass jars? Wash them and use them for water and food on the go.
December 17, 2010
What kind of lids for glass jars don’t have suspicious looking components, like unhealthy-looking metal alloys or white plastic-looking paints….even the old rubber-look gaskets seem dangerous. So would you use a wax seal?? Or what?
November 18, 2010
For the last five years I have been eating much like you prescribe, although I hadn’t read about you yet. For about ten years, I drank a lot of pop and didn’t eat much veggies. Before that, I
ate very well, while my kids were growing up.
I am 58 years old and work on my own Dairy farm.
Looking back, it seems the years I didn’t eat so well, I didn’t get colds/flu, but the years I ate
“good”, I couldn’t fight it so well…Like this year. I live in Wisconsin, and I can’t shake the
respiratory flu this year. I would think it would be reversed. Does this have to do with Acidity?
October 22, 2010
Vivian, Thank you so much, for the info on canned foods.I just buy canned Tuna and Slimfast in cans.Are they bad, also? Why do they do this, to the people, if they know, it is bad for us?
August 23, 2010
hi,
is the tri-calcium phosphate in Alpro soya likely to clog up arteries?
yours,
susan
August 21, 2010
Enjoyed the article. Lets me know i’m doing the right thing in collecting fresh fruit and vegetables. Thank you.
August 17, 2010
Vivian, What about Canned Salmon? Dr. Oz recommends it for bone density but now you tell us the problem with the cans. What are we supposed to do? It is quite confusing.
Pauline
August 17, 2010
What do you think about canned salmon? Dr. Oz recommends it for bone density but now you mention the problem with canned items. It is quite confusing.
Pauline
August 16, 2010
Vivien, I enjoyed your article about lemons and lemonaide being beneficial to bone health. My question …..is lemon juice concetrate in a bottle a reasonable subsitute for fresh lemons?
Thanks, Joy
August 4, 2010
Hi! Vivian,
This Was A Very Good Article, And Very Informative Too.
I’ve Read Other Articles On BPA. I Subscribe To Several Health Sites On My Computer.
Thank You VERY MUCH For Your Advice. I Really LOVE Your Site.
LOVE, MS. L.
July 22, 2010
Vivian, your acticles are so helpful. Much appreciated, and I am more careful what I eat. Take care – Marie.
July 21, 2010
Don’t the lids used for home canning have BPA? I know mine have a white coating on the inside.
Does anyone know where you can find lids that don’t have the coating. And do you know you can use glass jars for freezing.
July 5, 2010
ARNT ZIP LOCK BAGS MADE OF PLASTIC????
I WONDER ABOUT THEM..
ALSO WOULDNT IT BE GOOD IF YOU COULD SEE INTO CANS TO FIND OUT IF THEY ARE PLASTIC LINED.
OR WERE LABLED.
July 1, 2010
Vivian, as usual thanks for the info. I grow my own cucumbers, dill and basil and enjoy them very much. You can even grow them in containters if you don’t have a place outside. Really appreciate the info on the dressing. Can’t seem to make good dressings so can’t wait to try this one. Thanks.
June 15, 2010
Dear Sir or madam, It never ceases to Amaze me at what lengths our government will go to make money, no one is really concerned about the people who pay their wages,and thats another FACT…Sincerely Dianne Nodwell
June 15, 2010
WOW THANKS FOR THE INFO I’M EPILEPTIC AND MY DOCTOR SAID THAT MY MEMORY LAPS IS ‘CAUSE I HAD SO MANY SIEZURES, THAT MAY BE, BUT I’VE USED ALLOT OF CAN GOODS FOR YEARS. NOW I’LL BE PASSING THIS INFO TO MY SISTER-IN-LAW ‘CAUSE SHE HAS TWO LITTLE BEAUTIFUL TWIN GIRLS. SO AGAIN THANKS AND GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS. LOVE, LOURDES!
June 13, 2010
Hi Viv
I find it hard to keep up with all your posts!
However, thanks for the hints re healthy eating. My mother (a nurse) was a great promoter of your ideas, without the scientific backup! I bottle my own fruit in glass containers, so hopefully they are safe but I will now try to eliminate canned stuff!
Margaret
June 11, 2010
Thank you the info – The BPA in the canned foods to damage our health.
I seldom buy canned foods, only canned tomatoes and sardines. I prefer the frozen foods to canned foods. I have a more high bood sugar, so many fruits & veggies I dare not eat, such as grapes, water-melon, carrot, honey, dried fruits etc… they have high sugar, is it right?
May 30, 2010
This is a bit off the subject of canned food, but I was wondering why some acid – alkaline charts rank frozen food as being more acid than fresh. What happens in the process and does that also apply to meals I cook and freeze ?
May 16, 2010
i love my tuna, salmon and sardines in a can.
what can i eat now if these are now bad for me.
i do buy fresh salmon and have that once a week but this is not nearly enough omega 3.
May 12, 2010
What is a good alternative to including sardines in the diet, if the canning of them is harmful?
August 13, 2011
please i do like sardine three or four time in a week.
please advise me
thanks.
a.ramma
May 11, 2010
dear youse, i am almost 77 yrs old and sick and tired of bein “frightened” by all these folks telling me how much in danger i am………thanks for your “info”..maybe we can all be afraid together…
April 26, 2010
Grateful for info on BPA – Many thanks.
I’ve found that an alternative to cream – natural yoghurt, a few drops of vanilla extract and a tiny amount of honey – is wonderful with fresh fruit and it certainly encourages me to eat more fresh fruit!
April 23, 2010
Thank you so much, Vivian, for keeping us informed. You are doing a tremendous service for all of us!
April 13, 2010
Great article..Do you have any info on Red Rice Yeast with regard to lowering cholesterol?
July 1, 2010
What studies have you read that show cholesterol to be a
culprit? Answer: There are none. Big Pharma makes multiple billions of dollars off the implied threat of “good and bad” and “high” cholesterol. No proof. Not so common, common sense can be found with an education behind it at: http//www.ThePeoplesChemist.com . Check out Barnes and Noble while your at it, there are many many books exposing this charade. As with this site well footnoted.
April 9, 2010
Hi Vivian,
Thank you for sharing your knowledge on many important issues and making us aware of things that can be detrimental to our well-being. Your emails are very encouraging; you are a blessing to many!
Gloria
April 7, 2010
Thank you for the info about BPA in cans. What about zip-lock bags? Do they leach anything?
April 24, 2010
Thank you for your question regarding zip-lock bags.
I was just about to ask the same one. Isn’t this just one more area of concern for our current disposable society! At the health food store that I go to they have several items in glass jars that you are charged a fee for and can receive a credit back when you return the jar. They are usually a perfect size that would replace those little zip-lock bags so I just hang on to them and reuse them myself. My own recycling system! (lol)
Have a great day!
Marsha
March 24, 2010
Does this then make a good case for jars? Especially for tomato or pasta sauce? I would guess yes…you can find vegetables canned in jars at specialty stores and at Vermont Country Store via internet. However this article made me think about the lining of cartons, what do you know about the boxes that contain so many of our liquid foods?
Thanks!
March 25, 2010
I’ve just tried to submit this comment/question to the website but not sure if it worked so I’m trying again here:-
I’ve read several times that almonds are an alkalizing nut but does that apply only to uncooked almonds or is it also ok to eat roasted salted almonds occasionally (not the smoked ones which taste disgusting and synthetic, just roasted whole almonds?)
Also do any other nuts or seeds have this alkalizing effect and again is it lost if they are cooked?
Thank you as ever for all the wonderful advice.
KT
May 19, 2010
As is the case with any food, the closer to their natural state, the more alkalizing. So natural almonds are more alkalizing than roasted and salted almonds.
March 16, 2010
Thank you for this article Vivian.
I always eat fresh fruits and vegetables. But I like tuna fish and sardines.
I never eat red meat. I eat chicken once a month.
My diet is based on beans, grains, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, nuts and dried fruits
instead cookies, cakes or ice cream.
March 16, 2010
Dear Vivian,
Thank you again for another informative piece of information. I always look forward to your E-Mails. I am doing very well following the information in your book. I suggest to everyone who has not purchased Vivians book to do so as soon as you can. You will not be disappointed.
Thank you again Gerri D.
March 12, 2010
Thank you ,for a most interesting article,
I will definetly try the dip recipe,How ever I am not to sure about dried fruit for snacks.
They have a lot of sugar.
What about the expiry dates on the cans? are they of any value?
W.Kosowan
March 13, 2010
You are smart about dried fruits.
This is worth knowing.
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/03/13/richard-johnson-interview.aspx
It just amazes me that baby carrots soaked in chlorine and dried fruits high in fructose and usually having sulphates are considered better than BPA. Go figure.
By the way, it is not just BPA. There are phthalates, parabens, sodium fluoride …… that are also harmful to our health. The list goes on and on.
March 12, 2010
The article is informative and disturbing, as I try to eat sardines with the bones regularly. IS this is the incorrect thing to do.
March 11, 2010
Thanks, Vivian, for sharing your knowledge.
I appreciate you in depth information.
Best wishes,
Ester
March 10, 2010
I appreciate the informstion on improving my bone health. I do not purchase canned food but select fresh whenever possible and frozen if fresh is unavailable.
Thank you,
Andrea
March 9, 2010
Vivian, This is a great article, everyone should read it. Also, I try to keep fresh fruit and veggies out for the grandchildren. Thanks for the article.
March 10, 2010
Great article Vivian…as always!
ABC News would like to hear from anyone who has had trouble with Fosamax (or any osteo drug)!! They reported about this on the 6pm news last night and asked that others share their story with them. They too are confused as to why the FDA has not investigated these drugs! I encourage all of you to take a minute and email them your story! Here is the link:
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/fosamax-scare-women-weigh-risk-bone-loss-drug/story?id=10057108
March 8, 2010
Is there anyone out there who has followed Vivians way of eating and exercise and has had a bone scan since doing so that has increased in density??
I am just looking for some hope.
Thanks
March 10, 2010
I believe all body systems work together and won’t single out one system. The circulatory system, hormonal system, bone health etc. talk to one another. Work on the overall health. In my opinion, most symptoms are a result of inflammation. Destress and reduce/eliminate inflammation and one will be a lot healthier.
Use Dr. Weil’s anti-inflammatory food pyramid.
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02995/Dr-Weil-Anti-Inflammatory-Food-Pyramid.html
Dr. Weil’s and many other web sites provide up-to-date, accurate and reliable info.
Good luck!
March 8, 2010
Hi Vivian,
I normally eat fresh fruit and from your article I am glad I do.I am thankful as usual for your health info on the BPA found on the canned fruits, I am wondering is it on other canned items as well. I notice you mentioned on named bran canned items, I mostly purchase generic canned greens, such as spinish, all other veggies are fresh, I shall start buying dried fruit as well and switch from baby carrots(fresh) to regular carrots. This BPA could be a part of many children being diagnosised with the ADHD ? I shall also try the Almond milk, is it in the silk (soy)? This BPA is one huge multiple threat, it includes all the health problems anyone could have and it decreases the antioxidant levels in our bodies and this isn’t good,not forgetting the baby bottles and milk, I did hear about the unhealthy baby formula. Thanks Vivian for your up-date on this very important issue, I shall indeed pass it on, about the BPA in our brand named fruit in the can. Keep us informed, we are thankful as always
Janet Talley
March 8, 2010
Dried fruits? No kidding. They have many times more fructose than fresh fruits. Sugars are one of the main culprits for heart disease.
http://www.vitalitymagazine.com/feb10_herbfeat
March 7, 2010
Thank you very much, Vivian, we, your followers, are so lucky finding you. I had trouble at the beginning to change my habits, but slowly I change my way of eating and do more exercise. Now, if I want to make an Italian spaghetti, is there an alternative for using tomato, tomato juice, tomato paste in cans? I hope there is, cause it is one of my favorite dish with a big salad and some grated cheese…
March 7, 2010
Dear Vivian – thank you for your enormous commitment to our health and well being!! It would be fabulous to get this BPA information on Facebook and ask everyone to pass it along to their friends and families. Hopefully with enough pressure, and loss of sales, they will end this mass poisoning of our food supply.
March 7, 2010
Vivian:
Interesting….I didn’t know about this at all. Thanks for the information and better options to consider. I will switch over to more frozen goods. This makes logical sense to me.
I already have a bowel of fresh fruit always setting out… and bowel of healthy heart nut mix. I’m always impressed that you provide eating lifestyle alternatives. I really like it when you provide alternatives to food choices along with recipes.
By the way I wanted to all my correction….I am now liking Almond Milk and preferred the unsweetened over the vanilla sweetened. This really makes pancakes even more moist.
Your next book should be called……
“Healthiness= Beliefs in Lifestyles.”
KIM Mack, OHIO