They Always Bowl Me Over

I love Cocoa Puffs. And lately, I've succombed to Whole Foods' own "Cosmic Cocoas". They're pretty good. Actually, they're very good.

I just got this from "Credo". You might want to consider signing this petition. It's pretty awful what's going on with all these processed foods.

And open up Michael Pollan's "In Defense of Food". It's a good read.

peace, love and Cosmic Cocoas,
jane

Subject: Cocoa Puffs as health food?

Dear Blue Heron Kitchen Readers,

Need another example that the food industry can't regulate itself?

How about an industry-sponsored health label that declares Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, Cocoa Puffs, Frosted Flakes and Lucky Charms to be a "Smart Choice"? That's the thrust of the new "Smart Choices" label, and it's no accident that it has turned out this way. Though many healthy foods are indeed eligible, the overall structure of the program -- with its industry-backed board-members, its burdensome application process and its relatively high fees -- appeals to giant packaged food companies at the expense of unprocessed, unbranded foods like fruits and vegetables.

I just signed a petition to ask the "Smart Choices" board to include fruits and vegetables, disallow sugary processed foods, and increase FDA oversight. I hope you will, too. Please have a look and take action.

http://act.credoaction.com/campaign/smart_choices_food