foodbabe--2020-08-03--Peanut Butter & Almond Butter To Never Buy Again + My Top Brands (Ultimate Nut Butter Buying Guide)

One of my favorite indulgences is almond butter .
I eat it almost every day… I ’ ll put a scoop in my morning oats , in my smoothies , and spread it on celery .
When I was growing up , we always had a jar of Peter Pan Peanut Butter in the house .
To me , that sweet heavily-processed spread was the only real peanut butter there was – and I really didn ’ t realize until well into my 20 ’ s that there are MUCH healthier options out there .
Today , the nut butter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sections in the grocery store .
You ’ ve got creamy , crunchy , no-stir , stir , reduced fat , sweetened , unsweetened , palm oil , no palm oil , raw , roasted , natural , and organic .
It ’ s no wonder that one of most popular questions I get is what brand of nut butter I use .
In this post , I ’ m going to walk you through practically every brand of nut butter that you ’ ll see on the shelf and tell you what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absolute first thing I look at is the ingredient list .
Nut butter should only contain nuts ( and perhaps sea salt ) .
Flip over all the major brands of nut butter and read the ingredients .
It ’ s common to find hydrogenated oils ( soybean and cottonseed ) or palm oil added , which is used to keep it from separating on the shelf and keeps it fresh without refrigeration .
This may be more convenient , but those heavily processed and refined oils are not good for your health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find sugar added to nut butter , which is an ingredient that most people eat way too much of .
If you are eating nut butter on a regular basis , you especially want to make sure it is not sweetened .
Occasionally , I may choose an organic nut butter that ’ s sweetened with coconut sugar ( such as JEM brand ) , but I would treat this as a dessert .
My everyday nut butter doesn ’ t contain any added sugars – just nuts !
Let me give you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ types of peanut butter ( regular , Simply , and Natural ) that all contain white sugar and additional oils .
Other popular brands such as Skippy , Peter Pan , and Reese ’ s are also filled with hydrogenated oils and white sugar .
Barney Butter , Justin ’ s , and Jif Almond Butter may sound healthier , but they also add oils to their nut butters so that stirring isn ’ t required .
The oil in nuts naturally separate in the jar and float to the top , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first time you use it .
This can be messy , but one trick I ’ ve found is to store an unopened jar upside down in your pantry .
When you ’ re ready to open and use it , it is much easier to stir without making a mess because the oil has largely incorporated into the butter and settled at the bottom of the jar , instead of the top .
After stirring , make sure to store the opened jar in your fridge .
Look for Nut butters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t let the “ natural ” label guide you Some brands ( Adams , Smucker ’ s , Crazy Richards , Trader Joe ’ s , and Kirkland ) make nut butters with only nuts , but they are not certified organic .
It ’ s very important to choose organic nut butter because conventional nuts and peanuts are known to be heavily treated with synthetic pesticides and fungicides .
Especially when it comes to peanuts because they are a legume ( not technically a nut ) and their pods grow underground , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absorbed and concentrated .
Couple that with the fact that peanuts are often rotated with cottonseed crops ( 1 ) ( the world ’ s most pesticide-ridden crop ) and you ’ ve got a breeding ground for massive pesticide contamination .
( 2 ) Conventional almonds and peanuts can be contaminated with Piperonyl Butoxide ( 3 ) a pesticide ingredient that is classified by the EPA as a possible human carcinogen ( 4 ) and linked to liver damage .
Conventional almonds can also be contaminated with Chlorpyrifos ( 5 ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
( 6 ) Glyphosate ( Roundup ) herbicide is used on conventional peanuts and nuts ( 7 ) – and it ’ s known to cause cancer ( 8 ) .
Products are usually not tested for these chemicals , but residues of glyphosate have been found in Skippy Natural Peanut Butter .
( 9 ) The best nut butters are both Raw & Organic .
There are several organic brands with one ingredient ( which is good ) , but they are made with roasted nuts instead of raw nuts .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the nuts are “ Raw ” on the label , it is safe to assume the nuts are roasted .
Roasted nut butters taste really good , I ’ m not going to lie – but if you want to choose the best one , raw nuts are healthiest because… • Roasting can damage the healthy fats that are found in nuts .
One of the greatest health benefits of nuts are the healthy polyunsaturated fats they contain , so you don ’ t want those destroyed !
When nuts are roasted at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these fats can oxidize , a process that generates free radicals .
( 10 ) .
Free radicals are renegade molecules that damage cells in the body .
• Oftentimes , “ roasted nuts ” are not actually roasted but fried in oils .
These oils end up in the finished product .
• Roasted nuts may contain fewer antioxidants and nutrients like vitamin E which are prevalent in almonds .
• Roasting at high temperatures may produce harmful substances like acrylamide , which is linked to cancer .
When it comes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bit more tricky .
Raw peanuts may be contaminated with Aspergillus flavus , a type of mold which produces the cancerous toxin aflatoxin .
( 11 ) Roasting peanuts prohibits the production of aflatoxin and may also reduce aflatoxin content ( 12 ) – so roasting may make peanuts safer to eat .
Also , the fat found in peanuts is fairly heat resistant and less likely to oxidize .
( 13 ) It ’ s rare to find raw peanut butter on the market , but you can make it at home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the U.S. are pasteurized ( typically with steam if they are organic ) to destroy any pathogens such as salmonella .
So there are not any truly raw U.S. almonds , but they are not cooked to the extent of roasted almonds .
Beware that if the almonds are NOT organic , they may be pasteurized with the toxic chemical propylene oxide – which is classified as a probable human carcinogen .
( 14 ) Yet another reason to only choose organic !
Three steps to finding the healthiest nut butter : • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ salt ) • Is certified organic .
Look for the USDA organic seal on the label .
• The nuts and seeds are raw ( not roasted ) , with the exception of peanut butter .
It will say specifically on the jar that it is “ raw ” .
Some brands make conventional and raw organic versions , so you need to be very careful when shopping .
For example , the brand MaraNatha makes conventional almond butters , but also has a raw organic version that I like .
The packaging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reading the ingredient list is so important .
My picks for the best nut butters & seed butters : To make it super easy for you , here ’ s a list of brands that meet my criteria .
I personally buy the Artisana Organics brand often – which is found in natural grocery stores and online .
If you have a nut allergy , I also listed my picks for seed butters .
This includes pumpkin seed butter , which many people find better tasting than sunflower seed butter .
Want more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a list of EVERYTHING you ’ ll find in my pantry and fridge – including brand names !
Here ’ s how to get it : • Order a copy of my new cookbook , Food Babe Kitchen , below ; • Fill out the form here ; • I ’ ll instantly send my Ultimate Pantry List to your email .
Available in stores everywhere October 20th , 2020 Know anyone who still buys Jif or Skippy peanut butter ?
Please share this post with them .
The sooner that people learn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the better !

One of my favorite indulgences is almond butter. I eat it almost every day… I’ll put a scoop in my morning oats, in my smoothies, and spread it on celery.
When I was growing up, we always had a jar of Peter Pan Peanut Butter in the house. To me, that sweet heavily-processed spread was the only real peanut butter there was – and I really didn’t realize until well into my 20’s that there are MUCH healthier options out there.
Today, the nut butter section is one of the most confusing sections in the grocery store. You’ve got creamy, crunchy, no-stir, stir, reduced fat, sweetened, unsweetened, palm oil, no palm oil, raw, roasted, natural, and organic. It’s no wonder that one of most popular questions I get is what brand of nut butter I use.
In this post, I’m going to walk you through practically every brand of nut butter that you’ll see on the shelf and tell you what I look for. And, the absolute first thing I look at is the ingredient list.
Nut butter should only contain nuts (and perhaps sea salt).
Flip over all the major brands of nut butter and read the ingredients. It’s common to find hydrogenated oils (soybean and cottonseed) or palm oil added, which is used to keep it from separating on the shelf and keeps it fresh without refrigeration. This may be more convenient, but those heavily processed and refined oils are not good for your health.
Also, you’ll usually find sugar added to nut butter, which is an ingredient that most people eat way too much of. If you are eating nut butter on a regular basis, you especially want to make sure it is not sweetened. Occasionally, I may choose an organic nut butter that’s sweetened with coconut sugar (such as JEM brand), but I would treat this as a dessert. My everyday nut butter doesn’t contain any added sugars – just nuts!
Let me give you a perfect example. Jif has three types of peanut butter (regular, Simply, and Natural) that all contain white sugar and additional oils.
Other popular brands such as Skippy, Peter Pan, and Reese’s are also filled with hydrogenated oils and white sugar.
Avoid “No Stir” nut butters which contain added oils.
Barney Butter, Justin’s, and Jif Almond Butter may sound healthier, but they also add oils to their nut butters so that stirring isn’t required.
The oil in nuts naturally separate in the jar and float to the top, that is why you have to stir it the first time you use it. This can be messy, but one trick I’ve found is to store an unopened jar upside down in your pantry. When you’re ready to open and use it, it is much easier to stir without making a mess because the oil has largely incorporated into the butter and settled at the bottom of the jar, instead of the top. After stirring, make sure to store the opened jar in your fridge.
Look for Nut butters that are 100% organic… don’t let the “natural” label guide you
Some brands (Adams, Smucker’s, Crazy Richards, Trader Joe’s, and Kirkland) make nut butters with only nuts, but they are not certified organic. It’s very important to choose organic nut butter because conventional nuts and peanuts are known to be heavily treated with synthetic pesticides and fungicides. Especially when it comes to peanuts because they are a legume (not technically a nut) and their pods grow underground, which allows pesticides to be more readily absorbed and concentrated. Couple that with the fact that peanuts are often rotated with cottonseed crops (1) (the world’s most pesticide-ridden crop) and you’ve got a breeding ground for massive pesticide contamination. (2)
Conventional almonds and peanuts can be contaminated with Piperonyl Butoxide (3) a pesticide ingredient that is classified by the EPA as a possible human carcinogen (4) and linked to liver damage. Conventional almonds can also be contaminated with Chlorpyrifos (5), a controversial pesticide which is a neurotoxin. (6) Glyphosate (Roundup) herbicide is used on conventional peanuts and nuts (7) – and it’s known to cause cancer (8). Products are usually not tested for these chemicals, but residues of glyphosate have been found in Skippy Natural Peanut Butter. (9)
The best nut butters are both Raw & Organic.
There are several organic brands with one ingredient (which is good), but they are made with roasted nuts instead of raw nuts. If it doesn’t specifically say the nuts are “Raw” on the label, it is safe to assume the nuts are roasted. Roasted nut butters taste really good, I’m not going to lie – but if you want to choose the best one, raw nuts are healthiest because…
Roasting can damage the healthy fats that are found in nuts. One of the greatest health benefits of nuts are the healthy polyunsaturated fats they contain, so you don’t want those destroyed! When nuts are roasted at high temperature or for a long time these fats can oxidize, a process that generates free radicals. (10). Free radicals are renegade molecules that damage cells in the body.
Oftentimes, “roasted nuts” are not actually roasted but fried in oils. These oils end up in the finished product.
Roasted nuts may contain fewer antioxidants and nutrients like vitamin E which are prevalent in almonds.
Roasting at high temperatures may produce harmful substances like acrylamide, which is linked to cancer.
When it comes to peanut butter, it’s a bit more tricky.
Raw peanuts may be contaminated with Aspergillus flavus, a type of mold which produces the cancerous toxin aflatoxin. (11) Roasting peanuts prohibits the production of aflatoxin and may also reduce aflatoxin content (12) – so roasting may make peanuts safer to eat. Also, the fat found in peanuts is fairly heat resistant and less likely to oxidize. (13) It’s rare to find raw peanut butter on the market, but you can make it at home.
Note: All almonds grown in the U.S. are pasteurized (typically with steam if they are organic) to destroy any pathogens such as salmonella. So there are not any truly raw U.S. almonds, but they are not cooked to the extent of roasted almonds. Beware that if the almonds are NOT organic, they may be pasteurized with the toxic chemical propylene oxide – which is classified as a probable human carcinogen. (14) Yet another reason to only choose organic!
Three steps to finding the healthiest nut butter:
Only contains nuts (and perhaps sea salt) Is certified organic. Look for the USDA organic seal on the label. The nuts and seeds are raw (not roasted), with the exception of peanut butter. It will say specifically on the jar that it is “raw”.
Some brands make conventional and raw organic versions, so you need to be very careful when shopping.
For example, the brand MaraNatha makes conventional almond butters, but also has a raw organic version that I like. The packaging looks NEARLY IDENTICAL, which is why reading the ingredient list is so important.
My picks for the best nut butters & seed butters:
To make it super easy for you, here’s a list of brands that meet my criteria. I personally buy the Artisana Organics brand often – which is found in natural grocery stores and online. If you have a nut allergy, I also listed my picks for seed butters. This includes pumpkin seed butter, which many people find better tasting than sunflower seed butter.
PEANUT BUTTER
Vivapura Raw Organic Wild Jungle Peanut Butter
Santa Cruz Organic Peanut Butter
Once Again Organic Peanut Butter
MaraNatha Organic Peanut Butter
Kirkland Organic Creamy Peanut Butter
Trader Joe’s Organic Peanut Butter
Woodstock Organic Peanut Butter
Spread The Love NAKED Organic Peanut Butter
ALMOND BUTTER
Artisana Organics Raw Almond Butter
MaraNatha Organic Raw Almond Butter
JEM Naked Almond Butter
Wilderness Poets Organic Raw Almond Butter
Jiva Organics Raw Sprouted Organic Almond Butter
Gopal’s Organic Raw Sprouted Almond Butter
Sun and Seed Organic Raw Almond Butter
CASHEW BUTTER
Artisana Organics Raw Cashew Butter
Sun and Seed Raw Organic Cashew Butter
Living Tree Raw Organic & Alive Cashew Butter
Wilderness Poets Raw Cashew Butter
Jiva Organics RAW Organic Cashew Butter
Gopal’s Organic Raw Cashew Butter
PECAN BUTTER
Artisana Organics Raw Pecan Butter
Wilderness Poets Organic Raw Pecan Butter
WALNUT BUTTER
Artisana Organics Raw Walnut Butter
Wilderness Poets Raw Organic Walnut Butter
Living Tree Alive & Raw Organic Walnut Butter
Gopal’s Raw Organic Walnut Butter
Sun & Seed Raw Organic Walnut Butter
PISTACHIO BUTTER
Wilderness Poets Raw Organic Pistachio Butter
Living Tree Alive & Raw Organic Pistachio Butter
SEED BUTTER
Wilderness Poets Organic Raw Pumpkin Seed Butter
Jiva Organics Raw Sprouted Organic Pumpkin Seed Butter
Gopal’s Organic Raw Sprouted Sunflower Seed Butter
Sun and Seed Organic Raw Sunflower Seed Butter
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Xo,
Vani


foodbabe--2020-08-12--Misting Booths Disinfecting Humans – Is This Where We Are Headed? (Please Beware)

When I saw this , I couldn ’ t believe this was real – but it is .
The Denver Broncos installed walk-through misting booths filled with hand sanitizer to disinfect their players .
You can watch the players being sprayed with hand sanitizer in this short video : Microsure the company that makes the ingredients for this human disinfectant misting system , is actively lobbying school districts .
We ’ ll likely see disinfectant booths like this in airports , stores , and other public places too – they are already doing them in Asia .
Remember – your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what are these chemicals going to do when they get in your ears and eyes ?
What do these disinfectants do to the microbiome , which is crucial to our immune system and overall health ?
There are a lot of questions we need to be asking before we just conform to this madness .
When you destroy all germs that our bodies encounter , you weaken your body ’ s defenses .
I can not sit back and let our world get over-sanitized without saying something .
I ’ m not saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sanitizers – like if you ’ re a medical professional ( Purell stations by the thousands in every office are quite the sight , though ) .
The constant use by the general public is out of control and creating a bigger problem .
Good old fashioned hand washing is the best alternative .
I use wipes that contain 99 % water and 1 % citrus extract on the go for my daughter .
If you don ’ t want to be subjected to disinfectant spray booths everywhere you go , it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
Please share this post with your friends and family to warn them what might be coming .
Now is the time to speak up , before it is too late .
Please note : An active ingredient in this sanitizer – Benzalkonium Chloride – promotes antibiotic resistance , decreased fertility and can irritate the skin , eyes , and lungs .
We campaigned in the past to get restaurants to stop using meat raised on antibiotics ( and we won ! )
( 8 ) That ’ s because the overuse of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bacteria that is spreading to humans , making antibiotics less effective when we need them .
( 9 ) Antibiotic-resistant bacteria infects at least 2.8 million people and kills more than 35,000 each year in the U.S. ( 10 ) We need to do whatever we can to protect the integrity of our antibiotics – and the overuse of disinfectants is detrimental !
P.S .
Please don ’ t forget to share this post to spread the word about these chemicals and what they do to our bodies .
This is how we @ @ @ @

When I saw this, I couldn’t believe this was real – but it is. The Denver Broncos installed walk-through misting booths filled with hand sanitizer to disinfect their players.
You can watch the players being sprayed with hand sanitizer in this short video:
Microsure the company that makes the ingredients for this human disinfectant misting system, is actively lobbying school districts. We’ll likely see disinfectant booths like this in airports, stores, and other public places too – they are already doing them in Asia.
Remember – your skin is your largest organ. And what are these chemicals going to do when they get in your ears and eyes?
What do these disinfectants do to the microbiome, which is crucial to our immune system and overall health?
There are a lot of questions we need to be asking before we just conform to this madness.
When you destroy all germs that our bodies encounter, you weaken your body’s defenses.
I cannot sit back and let our world get over-sanitized without saying something. I’m not saying there’s not a place for sanitizers – like if you’re a medical professional (Purell stations by the thousands in every office are quite the sight, though).
The constant use by the general public is out of control and creating a bigger problem.
Good old fashioned hand washing is the best alternative. I use wipes that contain 99% water and 1% citrus extract on the go for my daughter.
If you don’t want to be subjected to disinfectant spray booths everywhere you go, it’s time to make your voice heard!
Please share this post with your friends and family to warn them what might be coming. Now is the time to speak up, before it is too late.
Please note: An active ingredient in this sanitizer – Benzalkonium Chloride – promotes antibiotic resistance, decreased fertility and can irritate the skin, eyes, and lungs.
We campaigned in the past to get restaurants to stop using meat raised on antibiotics (and we won!) (8) That’s because the overuse of antibiotics in the meat supply creates resistant bacteria that is spreading to humans, making antibiotics less effective when we need them. (9) Antibiotic-resistant bacteria infects at least 2.8 million people and kills more than 35,000 each year in the U.S. (10) We need to do whatever we can to protect the integrity of our antibiotics – and the overuse of disinfectants is detrimental!
Xo,
Vani
P.S. Please don’t forget to share this post to spread the word about these chemicals and what they do to our bodies. This is how we make a difference.


foodbabe--2020-08-18--How to choose the best ingredients to make a HEALTHY pasta salad

I have been craving a lot of cold , fresh food these days to beat the heat , so I couldn ’ t wait to share this healthy recipe with you !
I cringe when I think about the pasta salads I used to buy .
Back in the day , I actually believed a box of Suddenly Salad was a healthy option because you “ cook ” it at home and assemble it yourself .
Now I see that it is made with refined wheat flour pasta and risky additives like MSG , sodium phosphate , and caramel color @ @ @ @ @ @ @ salads found in a supermarket deli .
What ’ s in those pre-made containers of pasta salad ?
I have yet to find a pre-made pasta salad that is made with healthy ingredients .
They use refined flour pasta and unhealthy oils like soybean oil .
I avoid soybean oil as much as possible because it is too high in omega-6 fatty acids , which increases the risk of inflammation , cardiovascular disease , cancer , and autoimmune diseases .
Also , if it ’ s not organic , the oil is refined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t want that in my food .
My homemade pasta salad starts with the best ingredients and packs in the veggies !
But before you get started making this recipe , it ’ s very important that you choose healthy pasta .
Cooking starts with the ingredients .
What you use to make any meal is crucial to maintaining a healthy lifestyle .
And dare I say , it ’ s the only thing you should really concern yourself with when it comes down to how you decide to eat .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ healthiest pasta for your pasta salad : 1 .
Choose pasta made without refined wheat flour .
Most store-bought pasta is made from refined wheat flour that has been chemically bleached and completely stripped of its nutrients .
It is then “ enriched ” with added vitamins from synthetic sources .
The consumption of refined flour increases inflammation in the body and can disrupt the good intestinal bacteria in your digestive system .
Most wheat grown today has been hybridized and damaged nutritionally during processing , so it really is “ dead food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to use is lentil pasta made from 100 % organic lentils .
This is a healthy alternative to traditional pasta that is very high in protein and fiber , so it helps keep you feeling full longer .
It ’ s easy to digest , and great for people who can not eat gluten or wheat .
I also sometimes like to buy 100 % whole wheat pasta , but only if it is organic .
It ’ s best to choose einkorn wheat ( an ancient grain ) because it hasn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more nutrient dense than the wheat that is produced today .
2 .
Choose organic pasta .
Wheat is commonly contaminated with the herbicide Roundup , so it ’ s important to always choose certified organic pasta to avoid ingredients that contain synthetic chemical residues .
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Available in stores everywhere October 20th , 2020 After I mix this salad together , I like to let it chill for awhile to really let the flavors marinate together .
This pasta salad is delicious and 100 % nutritious !
If you know anyone who could use a pasta salad makeover , please share this recipe with them !

I have been craving a lot of cold, fresh food these days to beat the heat, so I couldn’t wait to share this healthy recipe with you!
I cringe when I think about the pasta salads I used to buy.
Back in the day, I actually believed a box of Suddenly Salad was a healthy option because you “cook” it at home and assemble it yourself. Now I see that it is made with refined wheat flour pasta and risky additives like MSG, sodium phosphate, and caramel color. This is even worse than most salads found in a supermarket deli.
What’s in those pre-made containers of pasta salad?
I have yet to find a pre-made pasta salad that is made with healthy ingredients. They use refined flour pasta and unhealthy oils like soybean oil. I avoid soybean oil as much as possible because it is too high in omega-6 fatty acids, which increases the risk of inflammation, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and autoimmune diseases. Also, if it’s not organic, the oil is refined with the neurotoxin hexane – and I don’t want that in my food.
My homemade pasta salad starts with the best ingredients and packs in the veggies!
But before you get started making this recipe, it’s very important that you choose healthy pasta.
Cooking starts with the ingredients. What you use to make any meal is crucial to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. And dare I say, it’s the only thing you should really concern yourself with when it comes down to how you decide to eat.
Here’s how to choose the healthiest pasta for your pasta salad:
1. Choose pasta made without refined wheat flour. Most store-bought pasta is made from refined wheat flour that has been chemically bleached and completely stripped of its nutrients. It is then “enriched” with added vitamins from synthetic sources. The consumption of refined flour increases inflammation in the body and can disrupt the good intestinal bacteria in your digestive system. Most wheat grown today has been hybridized and damaged nutritionally during processing, so it really is “dead food”.
My favorite type of pasta to use is lentil pasta made from 100% organic lentils. This is a healthy alternative to traditional pasta that is very high in protein and fiber, so it helps keep you feeling full longer. It’s easy to digest, and great for people who cannot eat gluten or wheat. I also sometimes like to buy 100% whole wheat pasta, but only if it is organic. It’s best to choose einkorn wheat (an ancient grain) because it hasn’t been hybridized over time and is more nutrient dense than the wheat that is produced today.
2. Choose organic pasta. Wheat is commonly contaminated with the herbicide Roundup, so it’s important to always choose certified organic pasta to avoid ingredients that contain synthetic chemical residues.
My favorite organic pasta brands:
Lentil Pasta (various kinds – elbow, rotini, penne, shells) – Tolerant, Chickapea
Sprouted Grain Pasta – Food for Life
Food for Life Whole Wheat Lasagna Noodles – Bionature
Bionature Einkorn Whole Wheat Pasta – Jovial
After I mix this salad together, I like to let it chill for awhile to really let the flavors marinate together. This pasta salad is delicious and 100% nutritious!
Food Babe's Pasta Salad Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 40 mins Author: Food Babe Serves: 2-3 Ingredients 6 ounces lentil pasta, cooked according to package instructions
1 small zucchini, sliced thin and halved
1⁄2 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1⁄4 cup diced red onion
3 to 4 radishes, sliced thin
handful parsley, chopped Vinaigrette: 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon raw honey, more as desired
1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste Instructions Place all of the salad ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine. To make the vinaigrette, whisk together all of the ingredients. Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta salad and mix to combine. Let sit for at least 20 to 30 minutes to marinate. 3.4.3177
If you know anyone who could use a pasta salad makeover, please share this recipe with them!
Xo,
Vani


foodbabe--2020-08-26--New Kellogg’s waffles are a disaster for children’s immune system

When I saw these new waffles I wanted to jump on a plane , fly to Kellogg ’ s headquarters , and give them a piece of my mind .
But given that I am pregnant , I thought that wouldn ’ t be a good idea because I need to keep stress levels to a minimum .
But , I ’ m not going to be quiet about it !
The same company that brought you Baby Shark Cereal full of artificial ingredients last year ( 1 ) , is targeting our children again .
Kellogg ’ s just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 – Unicorn Cotton Candy Waffles , Mermaid Blue Raspberry Waffles , and Birthday Cake Waffles – which are full of toxic ingredients .
How did the team at Kellogg ’ s decide that it ’ s a good idea to release these products during a “ pandemic ” ?
How do they EVER decide that it ’ s okay to poison children with artificial ingredients that are not fit for human consumption ?
If food companies cared about our health , they ’ d be creating more products with organic real food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and minerals .
And not this garbage .
It ’ s disgusting .
The Birthday Cake Waffles alone have 6 different artificial colors in them , along with refined flour , synthetic vitamins , refined sugar , refined oils , and artificial flavors .
And this isn ’ t even a dessert… this is supposed to be BREAKFAST !
Artificial Colors are the WORST and should never be in food , they harm a children ’ s immune system .
Artificial colors are made from petroleum and can disrupt the immune system .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of synthetic colorants are small , and the immune system finds it difficult to defend the body against them .
They can also bond to food or body proteins and , thus , are able to act in stealth mode to circumvent and disrupt the immune system.
” ( 2 ) This is one of the many reasons I have a zero tolerance for artificial colors in anything I eat or my daughter eats .
• As stated above , they disrupt the immune system • May harm children ’ s health and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ American Academy of Pediatrics ( AAP ) policy statement .
( 3 ) • Have been banned in countries like Norway and Austria ( 4 ) and the UK has imposed a voluntary ban .
( 5 ) Yellow 5 , Yellow 6 , and Red 40 require a warning label Europe that states “ May have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.
” ( 6 ) • Can be contaminated with known carcinogens ( a.k.a .
an agent directly involved in causing cancer ) .
( 7 ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ children .
( 8 ) • Have a negative impact on children ’ s ability to learn .
( 8 ) • Have been linked to long-term health problems such as asthma , skin rashes , and migraines .
( 9 ) • Do not change the flavor of food and add absolutely no nutritional value to the foods we are eating and are used solely for aesthetic purposes .
There are safer alternatives .
Kellogg ’ s said they were going to remove Artificial Colors from their products back in 2015… but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same chemicals targeted towards children .
We petitioned Kellogg ’ s last year , asking them to keep their promises .
Our petition has now reached nearly 54,000 signatures of concerned citizens ( add your name now ) .
Kellogg ’ s has largely ignored our petition – but I ’ m not going away .
You are joining over supporters to make this happen !
By signing , you accept our privacy policy I infiltrated their shareholder ’ s meeting in April and demanded to know if they were removing artificial colors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They told me that they “ will not make compromise is around taste and enjoyment ” and will continue to “ delight consumers with non-compromising foods ” .
( 10 ) They are a disgrace .
They are liars .
And they need to be held accountable .
Feeding You Lies , I cover how food companies are poisoning us for profit .
I show you who is lying to us and how they are getting away with it .
It ’ s an eye-opening book .
And if you haven ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
You can pick up the eBook for only $ 1.99 this week only .
You ’ ll find this sale on Amazon ( Kindle ) Barnes & Noble ( Nook ) Apple ( iBooks ) .
The # 1 thing you can do to help is share this post… There are a lot of people out there who don ’ t know the truth about the food they are eating and buying for their kids .
What about the parents who trust their doctors and give their children ADHD medications , not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diet could make a world of difference ?
( 11 ) What about all the kids out there eating Froot Loops full of artificial colors and BHT ?
Meanwhile for our neighbors in Canada , Kellogg ’ s makes Froot Loops with natural colors and no BHT .
You may know the risks of these ingredients – but not everyone does .
I ’ d dare say that MOST people would be SHOCKED if they knew what the government allows in food products .
Did you know that there ’ s an artificial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ banned from cosmetics because it ’ s a cancer risk ?
Yet they put it in kid ’ s cereal !
( This is Red # 3 ) .
Most people do not know what additives like Red # 3 , Yellow # 5 , and BHT could be doing to their health or the health of their kids .
I ’ ve made it my mission to tell people the truth .
And I want companies to change , because it is wrong to sell poisons for profit .
Especially when it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you ’ ve already signed our petition to Kellogg ’ s , THANK YOU !
Remember to please share this post with your friends and ask them to sign it too .
This is how we grow our movement .
Go , Food Babe Army , Go !
P.S .
Remember , the Feeding You Lies eBook is available for $ 1.99 this week .
This is an amazing deal and I ’ m not sure if it will be available at this price again .
P.P.S .
Apparently Kellogg ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n Crunch new Ocean Blue Syrup… but please don ’ t buy this garbage .
P.P.P.S .
And here ’ s yet another horrendous product that has just been released by General Mills during a pandemic .
Keep this far far away from your kids .

When I saw these new waffles I wanted to jump on a plane, fly to Kellogg’s headquarters, and give them a piece of my mind.
But given that I am pregnant, I thought that wouldn’t be a good idea because I need to keep stress levels to a minimum. But, I’m not going to be quiet about it!
The same company that brought you Baby Shark Cereal full of artificial ingredients last year (1), is targeting our children again. Kellogg’s just came out with three new waffles for 2020 – Unicorn Cotton Candy Waffles, Mermaid Blue Raspberry Waffles, and Birthday Cake Waffles – which are full of toxic ingredients.
How did the team at Kellogg’s decide that it’s a good idea to release these products during a “pandemic”? How do they EVER decide that it’s okay to poison children with artificial ingredients that are not fit for human consumption?
If food companies cared about our health, they’d be creating more products with organic real food ingredients that are naturally full of vitamins and minerals. And not this garbage. It’s disgusting.
The Birthday Cake Waffles alone have 6 different artificial colors in them, along with refined flour, synthetic vitamins, refined sugar, refined oils, and artificial flavors.
And this isn’t even a dessert… this is supposed to be BREAKFAST!
Artificial Colors are the WORST and should never be in food, they harm a children’s immune system.
Artificial colors are made from petroleum and can disrupt the immune system. Research has found that “The molecules of synthetic colorants are small, and the immune system finds it difficult to defend the body against them. They can also bond to food or body proteins and, thus, are able to act in stealth mode to circumvent and disrupt the immune system.” (2)
This is one of the many reasons I have a zero tolerance for artificial colors in anything I eat or my daughter eats.
Artificial colors…
As stated above, they disrupt the immune system
May harm children’s health and best be avoided according to a 2018 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statement. (3)
Have been banned in countries like Norway and Austria (4) and the UK has imposed a voluntary ban. (5) Yellow 5, Yellow 6, and Red 40 require a warning label Europe that states “May have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.” (6)
Can be contaminated with known carcinogens (a.k.a. an agent directly involved in causing cancer). (7).
Cause an increase in hyperactivity in children. (8)
Have a negative impact on children’s ability to learn. (8)
Have been linked to long-term health problems such as asthma, skin rashes, and migraines. (9)
Do not change the flavor of food and add absolutely no nutritional value to the foods we are eating and are used solely for aesthetic purposes. There are safer alternatives.
Kellogg’s said they were going to remove Artificial Colors from their products back in 2015… but instead are creating NEW products with these same chemicals targeted towards children.
What happened? Did they figure out that it’s a lot more profitable to sell brightly colored poison waffles to children? Where is their integrity?
We petitioned Kellogg’s last year, asking them to keep their promises.
Our petition has now reached nearly 54,000 signatures of concerned citizens (add your name now). Kellogg’s has largely ignored our petition – but I’m not going away.
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I infiltrated their shareholder’s meeting in April and demanded to know if they were removing artificial colors as they had promised to do. They told me that they “will not make compromise is around taste and enjoyment” and will continue to “delight consumers with non-compromising foods”. (10)
They are a disgrace. They are liars. And they need to be held accountable.
In my book Feeding You Lies , I cover how food companies are poisoning us for profit. I show you who is lying to us and how they are getting away with it. It’s an eye-opening book. And if you haven’t read it, I have good news! You can pick up the eBook for only $1.99 this week only. You’ll find this sale on Amazon (Kindle) , Barnes & Noble (Nook) , and Apple (iBooks).
The #1 thing you can do to help is share this post…
There are a lot of people out there who don’t know the truth about the food they are eating and buying for their kids.
What about the parents who trust their doctors and give their children ADHD medications, not realizing that removing artificial colors from their diet could make a world of difference? (11)
What about all the kids out there eating Froot Loops full of artificial colors and BHT? Meanwhile for our neighbors in Canada, Kellogg’s makes Froot Loops with natural colors and no BHT.
You may know the risks of these ingredients – but not everyone does. I’d dare say that MOST people would be SHOCKED if they knew what the government allows in food products.
Did you know that there’s an artificial color in Baby Shark Cereal that is banned from cosmetics because it’s a cancer risk? Yet they put it in kid’s cereal! (This is Red #3). Most people do not know what additives like Red #3, Yellow #5, and BHT could be doing to their health or the health of their kids.
I’ve made it my mission to tell people the truth. And I want companies to change, because it is wrong to sell poisons for profit. Especially when it’s food for our children.
If you’ve already signed our petition to Kellogg’s, THANK YOU!
Remember to please share this post with your friends and ask them to sign it too. This is how we grow our movement. Go, Food Babe Army, Go!
Let’s hold Kellogg’s accountable.
Xo,
Vani
P.S. Remember, the Feeding You Lies eBook is available for $1.99 this week. This is an amazing deal and I’m not sure if it will be available at this price again.
P.P.S. Apparently Kellogg’s new waffles pair perfectly with Cap’n Crunch new Ocean Blue Syrup… but please don’t buy this garbage.
P.P.P.S. And here’s yet another horrendous product that has just been released by General Mills during a pandemic. Keep this far far away from your kids.


foodbabe--2020-09-01--Homemade Fruit Jam (4 Flavors!) Without Corn Syrup and Refined Sugar

I don ’ t know why I didn ’ t start doing this sooner… because making my own jam at home is incredibly easy and delicious .
And , it is absolutely amazing on the homemade biscuits ( with real grass-fed butter ! )
from my new cookbook , Food Babe Kitchen .
Freshly baked biscuits with homemade jam on a lazy Sunday morning are to die for !
Why most store-bought jam isn ’ t good for you… Homemade jam is the way to go .
The popular store-bought jams like Smucker ’ s and Welch ’ s are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 ) and are not organic .
If you follow the EWG Dirty Dozen List of pesticides on produce ( 2 ) , it tells you that strawberries are the most contaminated fruit or vegetable out there – topping the list with the most pesticides .
You ’ ll also find blueberries and raspberries on the list with high levels of pesticide contamination .
These pesticides are hormone disruptors , neurotoxins , or reproductive toxins which are strongly linked to many diseases and health issues ( 3 ) .
That ’ s why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organic jam , or make your own with organic berries .
All you need to make jam at home are… A few cups of berries ( fresh or frozen ) , lemon juice , and some honey .
You simply heat the ingredients in a pot and simmer for about 20 minutes… EASY PEASY .
You can reduce or eliminate the honey in this recipe if you ’ d like to make a fruit-only jam .
Just beware that it may not be as sweet as what you are used to unless the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Feel free to use coconut sugar if you ’ d like to make vegan jam without honey .
The recipes below include 4 flavors of jam : Strawberry , Raspberry , Blueberry , and Mixed Berry .
But , don ’ t feel limited !
Have fun and play around with different combinations .
Try using peaches , blackberries , cherries , apricots , etc .
You will find that if the fruit is naturally very sweet , you may not need to use as much honey ( or vice versa if the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it after it is done cooking and adjust the sweetness as desired when creating new combinations .
The best way to store your homemade jam is in small glass mason jars ( no plastic ! )
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I like to use jelly jars like these here .
It can be stored in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks and in the freezer for up to 3 months .
And remember to try my buttery biscuits recipe in the Food Babe Kitchen cookbook , which are sooo delicious with this jam .
Have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in stores everywhere October 20th , 2020 If you know anyone who is still buying Smucker ’ s Jam ( I ’ m sure you do ! )
please share this recipe with them and let them know how easy and inexpensive it is to make healthy organic jam at home .
P.S .
When you pre-order Food Babe Kitchen today , I ’ ll send you my Pantry List which includes EVERYTHING you ’ d find if you went to my house and raided my pantry and fridge !
This will help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so that as soon as you receive Food Babe Kitchen in your hot little hands , you ’ ll be ready to get cooking .
Here ’ s where to get it .

I don’t know why I didn’t start doing this sooner… because making my own jam at home is incredibly easy and delicious. And, it is absolutely amazing on the homemade biscuits (with real grass-fed butter!) from my new cookbook, Food Babe Kitchen. Freshly baked biscuits with homemade jam on a lazy Sunday morning are to die for!
Why most store-bought jam isn’t good for you…
Homemade jam is the way to go. The popular store-bought jams like Smucker’s and Welch’s are made with High Fructose Corn Syrup (1) and are not organic. If you follow the EWG Dirty Dozen List of pesticides on produce (2), it tells you that strawberries are the most contaminated fruit or vegetable out there – topping the list with the most pesticides. You’ll also find blueberries and raspberries on the list with high levels of pesticide contamination. These pesticides are hormone disruptors, neurotoxins, or reproductive toxins which are strongly linked to many diseases and health issues (3). That’s why it’s super important to buy organic jam, or make your own with organic berries.
All you need to make jam at home are…
A few cups of berries (fresh or frozen), lemon juice, and some honey. You simply heat the ingredients in a pot and simmer for about 20 minutes… EASY PEASY.
Tips and options:
You can reduce or eliminate the honey in this recipe if you’d like to make a fruit-only jam. Just beware that it may not be as sweet as what you are used to unless the fruit is very ripe and sweet. Feel free to use coconut sugar if you’d like to make vegan jam without honey.
The recipes below include 4 flavors of jam: Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, and Mixed Berry. But, don’t feel limited! Have fun and play around with different combinations. Try using peaches, blackberries, cherries, apricots, etc. You will find that if the fruit is naturally very sweet, you may not need to use as much honey (or vice versa if the fruit is tart). Simply taste it after it is done cooking and adjust the sweetness as desired when creating new combinations.
The best way to store your homemade jam is in small glass mason jars (no plastic!). I like to use jelly jars like these here. It can be stored in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks and in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Food Babe's Homemade Fruit Jam (4 Flavors!) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 25 mins Author: Food Babe Serves: 1 cup Ingredients Strawberry Jam 3 cups halved strawberries
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons raw honey Blueberry Jam 2½ cups blueberries
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons raw honey Raspberry Jam 12 ounces raspberries
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons raw honey Mixed Berry Jam 3 cups mixed berries
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons raw honey Instructions Place all of the ingredients in a small pot over medium heat. Cook until the fruit begins to break down, mashing slightly to release the juices. Turn the heat to low and continue to cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened. You can tell if it's done by placing a clean spoon in the jam and making a path down the center with the back of the spoon. If the path remains clean that means it is thick enough. Frozen fruit will take longer. Take off the heat and let cool before placing in the fridge. Store in the refrigerator or freezer. Notes Please use all organic ingredients if possible.
You can substitute coconut sugar for the honey if you'd like to make vegan jam.
Jam can be stored in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks and in the freezer for up to 3 months 3.4.3177
And remember to try my buttery biscuits recipe in the Food Babe Kitchen cookbook, which are sooo delicious with this jam. Have you ordered your copy yet?
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If you know anyone who is still buying Smucker’s Jam (I’m sure you do!) please share this recipe with them and let them know how easy and inexpensive it is to make healthy organic jam at home.
Xo,
Vani
P.S. When you pre-order Food Babe Kitchen today, I’ll send you my Pantry List which includes EVERYTHING you’d find if you went to my house and raided my pantry and fridge! This will help you get your kitchen stocked for success so that as soon as you receive Food Babe Kitchen in your hot little hands, you’ll be ready to get cooking. Here’s where to get it.


foodbabe--2020-09-08--Interview Request to Kellogg’s CEO – 15 min interview for 100k (Please share this post)

My latest post about the new waffles Kellogg ’ s created for children which are full of artificial colors and other horrible ingredients and a disaster to a child ’ s immune system has made people ready to hold Kellogg ’ s accountable .
After seeing the post , my friend Jesse Itzler challenged the CEO of Kellogg ’ s with an offer only a fool would refuse : $ 100,000.00 for a 15 minute Live interview on Instagram to discuss their products .
Jesse will donate this money to any kids charity of the CEO ’ s choice .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ CEO he says : This should be front page news !
I spent last week reaching out to reporters to get an official response from Kellogg ’ s CEO , Steve Cahillane .
I can ’ t wait to see what he has to say and whether he will agree to be interviewed by Jesse .
Which news agency is going to report on this ?
Who is brave enough ?
Who cares about our children enough ?
Shouldn ’ t the media question why certain food companies are creating products with ingredients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our children ) sick ?
Will Kellogg ’ s refuse $ 100,000 to a children ’ s charity in exchange for a 15-minute interview about their products ?
If so , what are they afraid of ?
Many in the mainstream media can ’ t report on the sins of the Big Food industry when they get their advertising dollars from companies like Kellogg ’ s .
That ’ s why they report about how fantastic Kellogg ’ s new waffles are instead of investigating the ingredients .
Much of the media nowadays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ journalism .
The first reporter to publish a response from Kellogg ’ s should win an excellence award in journalism .
Real reporting takes the bravery to publish what other people ( like Kellogg ’ s ) want to keep behind closed doors .
The public needs to know the truth about Kellogg ’ s products , and it ’ s time for the media to stop pandering to them and start asking real questions .
I know there are many brave reporters who are doing great work .
And , I can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ steps up to cover this and gets a response from Kellogg ’ s headquarters .
Share this blog post with any reporters you know of – Your local news agencies and nationwide media outlets .
Let ’ s get someone to cover this story .
P.S .
After you ’ ve shared this post , make sure you sign our petition to Kellogg ’ s asking them to remove artificial ingredients from their products .
We have now reached nearly 55,000 signatures !
Add your name here .

My latest post about the new waffles Kellogg’s created for children which are full of artificial colors and other horrible ingredients and a disaster to a child’s immune system has made people ready to hold Kellogg’s accountable.
After seeing the post, my friend Jesse Itzler challenged the CEO of Kellogg’s with an offer only a fool would refuse: $100,000.00 for a 15 minute Live interview on Instagram to discuss their products. Jesse will donate this money to any kids charity of the CEO’s choice.
Isn’t this amazing?!
In his letter to Kellogg’s CEO he says:
This should be front page news!
I spent last week reaching out to reporters to get an official response from Kellogg’s CEO, Steve Cahillane. I can’t wait to see what he has to say and whether he will agree to be interviewed by Jesse.
Which news agency is going to report on this?
Who is brave enough?
Who cares about our children enough?
Shouldn’t the media question why certain food companies are creating products with ingredients that are clearly making us (and our children) sick?
Will Kellogg’s refuse $100,000 to a children’s charity in exchange for a 15-minute interview about their products?
If so, what are they afraid of?
Many in the mainstream media can’t report on the sins of the Big Food industry when they get their advertising dollars from companies like Kellogg’s.
That’s why they report about how fantastic Kellogg’s new waffles are instead of investigating the ingredients.
Much of the media nowadays is public relations, and not true journalism.
The first reporter to publish a response from Kellogg’s should win an excellence award in journalism. Real reporting takes the bravery to publish what other people (like Kellogg’s) want to keep behind closed doors. The public needs to know the truth about Kellogg’s products, and it’s time for the media to stop pandering to them and start asking real questions.
I know there are many brave reporters who are doing great work. And, I can’t wait to see which one steps up to cover this and gets a response from Kellogg’s headquarters.
Let’s make this happen!
Share this blog post with any reporters you know of – Your local news agencies and nationwide media outlets.
Let’s get someone to cover this story.
Kellogg’s can’t hide behind their artificial waffles forever.
Xo,
Vani
P.S. After you’ve shared this post, make sure you sign our petition to Kellogg’s asking them to remove artificial ingredients from their products. We have now reached nearly 55,000 signatures! Add your name here.