MiO: Customizable Water or Sugary Dye?

Many different waters and water enhancers have been developed over the years. It all started with Canadian Clear and was followed by the easy to transport Crystal Light. In March 2011 Kraft launched MiO, what they call the first ever customizable water enhancer. MiO’s claim to fame has many dimensions. Not only are there six “epic” flavors, but each of those flavors boasts what seems to be a myriad of features. According to the official MiO website, all are caffeine-free, calorie-free, contain zero carbohydrates, and are sugar-free, free of artificial flavors, kosher, gluten-free, tasty, and good-looking. Whew. That was quite a list. That all sounds pretty fantastic, right? Well, that is until the remaining ingredients are inspected.

MiO is sweetened with sucralose. According to the official website, Kraft states that sucralose is a “calorie-free, artificial sweetener that is 600 times sweeter than sugar.” That is indeed fact. There are some downsides to sucralose, though. Ingesting sucralose can lead to some uncomfortable and embarrassing gastrointestinal issues, which include and are not limited to bloating, gas, and diarrhea. On a more serious health note, sucralose is linked to anxiety and depression, breathing problems, migraines, decreased fetal weight, and decreased red blood cells. Continue reading »

Organic Milk – Growing Demand of Today

The demand for organic milk has increased throughout the world and reached a peak in 2006. The use of organic products in our modern life is unquestionable and people are gaining awareness about themselves and their environment. Demand for organic milk is increasing because of the proven health benefits and production without using harsh chemicals, antibiotics, or hormones.

Organic dairies don’t use insecticides, fungicides, pesticides, or herbicides on cow grazing pastures. Organic dairy cows are fed with feed that is not genetically-modified, does not contain solvent extracts or urea, and does not contain animal parts, which may be the source of Mad Cow disease (BSE). Continue reading »

Organic Coffee – A New Change in Lifestyle

People love the heavenly taste of coffee, which has caffeine that stimulates, refreshes, and awakens the body. Many people’s days don’t really start until they’ve had their first cup o’ joe. Because of this, most are afraid to switch to organic coffee. Let us put your fears to rest; organic coffee has the same taste, perhaps better, with the same awakening and refreshing effect as normal coffee. It provides additional benefits as it is 100% free from pesticides, chemical fertilizers, and other harsh chemicals that are used to grow the coffee plant faster. Keep in mind that organic coffee will cost more, however, as do most organic products. Continue reading »