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Monday, July 2, 2007
Just sounds healthy?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
There are lots of foods and ingredients that truly can be called “healthy” for various reasons. Oatbran- because it contains fiber that helps lower cholesterol. Yogurt- because it contains probiotic bacteria that improve digestive health. Green Tea- because it contains antioxidants that help decrease risk of cancer.
But what about the food products that try to borrow a bit of that health halo by adding a small amount of the healthy ingredients to their recipes? For instance, I once saw Oat Bran Potato Chips on the market, you may have seen ( and tasted!) those so called yogurt covered chocolate balls. And recently Green Tea has been added to everthing from ice cream to soft drinks. Do you fall for what could be a sneaky marketing ploy???
