ARTIFICIAL COLOUR

While Artificial Colour is about cooking, I thought I would pass on some info as I read the book In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan. To be quite honest, when I pick up snacks or food, I always look for a health symbol and would base my purchase on that measly symbol. I’ve only read the intro of the book and I’ve already received a huge wake-up call:

If you’re concerned about your health, you should probably avoid products that make health claims. Why? Because a health claim on a food product is a strong indication its not really food, and food is what you want to eat.

I was stunned at how blinded I am by the food industry and how little thought I’ve given into the food I eat. The only thing that crosses my mind is: healthy and unhealthy. Looks like picking up this book was a good choice on my part.