Comments on: Whole Foods is Promoting Junk Halloween Treats http://drritamarie.com/blog/2008/10/31/whole-foods-is-promoting-junkhalloween-treats/ Creating Vibrant Health One Bite At A Time Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:23:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Carin Reinhardt http://drritamarie.com/blog/2008/10/31/whole-foods-is-promoting-junkhalloween-treats/comment-page-1/#comment-44 Carin Reinhardt Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:01:25 +0000 http://drritamarie.com/blog/?p=59#comment-44 Dear wonderful Dr. Ritamarie, Thank you and thank you and all the little people thank you too! I ran a treatmeant home for traumatized children for five years and watched eczema asthma A.D.H.D. childhood balding and more clear up in a couple of months on a raw food organic diet...the children opted for this diet because that was my life style and these were the foods I ate and it was not long before they were all asking for it ... the children felt better...looked better... behaved better...and all was good ... except for the authorities thought I was making them different and even though their mind body and soul blossomed ... their grades improved and they were extremely happy I was still intrusively questioned. Thanks for bringing awareness and thanks to all the parents out there that investigate the truth on nutrition and stand by it for the sake of their children. Many Blessings Carin Dear wonderful Dr. Ritamarie,
Thank you and thank you and all the little people thank you too! I ran a treatmeant home for traumatized children for five years and watched eczema asthma A.D.H.D. childhood balding and more clear up in a couple of months on a raw food organic diet…the children opted for this diet because that was my life style and these were the foods I ate and it was not long before they were all asking for it … the children felt better…looked better… behaved better…and all was good … except for the authorities thought I was making them different and even though their mind body and soul blossomed … their grades improved and they were extremely happy I was still intrusively questioned. Thanks for bringing awareness and thanks to all the parents out there that investigate the truth on nutrition and stand by it for the sake of their children.
Many Blessings
Carin

]]> By: MaryPat http://drritamarie.com/blog/2008/10/31/whole-foods-is-promoting-junkhalloween-treats/comment-page-1/#comment-38 MaryPat Fri, 31 Oct 2008 23:01:51 +0000 http://drritamarie.com/blog/?p=59#comment-38 Dr. RitaMarie, Thanks for this article. I am glad that someone is finally bringing this issue to the attention of the masses. As an avid ingredient-reader of most foods, I have been aware of this issue at Whole Foods, Wild Oats et al for a while. In fact, I have found that, coming from a small town with no Whole Foods or natural food store (nearest is 40 miles away), I receive a more concerned ear in the local Albertsons management. I also discovered that many of my staples items that I do purchase from Whole Foods can be ordered through the local grocers. This saves me time and anxiety as at least the local store isn't trying to claim to be something it is not! Wow, I just went on a rampage, but I spend much of my time keeping my children safe from many of the allergens that make them ill (corn, wheat, dairy, soy and more). Thank you again for this informative article and especially for the contact information at Whole Foods. Let's make a difference! Dr. RitaMarie,

Thanks for this article. I am glad that someone is finally bringing this issue to the attention of the masses. As an avid ingredient-reader of most foods, I have been aware of this issue at Whole Foods, Wild Oats et al for a while.

In fact, I have found that, coming from a small town with no Whole Foods or natural food store (nearest is 40 miles away), I receive a more concerned ear in the local Albertsons management.

I also discovered that many of my staples items that I do purchase from Whole Foods can be ordered through the local grocers. This saves me time and anxiety as at least the local store isn’t trying to claim to be something it is not!

Wow, I just went on a rampage, but I spend much of my time keeping my children safe from many of the allergens that make them ill (corn, wheat, dairy, soy and more).

Thank you again for this informative article and especially for the contact information at Whole Foods. Let’s make a difference!

]]> By: Weekly Earthlinks, October 31 | Down to Earth - Safety in Food Production http://drritamarie.com/blog/2008/10/31/whole-foods-is-promoting-junkhalloween-treats/comment-page-1/#comment-37 Weekly Earthlinks, October 31 | Down to Earth - Safety in Food Production Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:56:04 +0000 http://drritamarie.com/blog/?p=59#comment-37 [...] Halloween Junk Food at Whole Foods: My friend, Dr. Rita-Marie, is fired up that Whole Foods is pimping white flour, white sugar, food coloring-frosted cookies as Halloween Treats.  So much for “nutrients intact, as nature created” (the supposed Whole Foods motto). [...] [...] Halloween Junk Food at Whole Foods: My friend, Dr. Rita-Marie, is fired up that Whole Foods is pimping white flour, white sugar, food coloring-frosted cookies as Halloween Treats.  So much for “nutrients intact, as nature created” (the supposed Whole Foods motto). [...]

]]> By: Kathryn http://drritamarie.com/blog/2008/10/31/whole-foods-is-promoting-junkhalloween-treats/comment-page-1/#comment-35 Kathryn Fri, 31 Oct 2008 01:51:08 +0000 http://drritamarie.com/blog/?p=59#comment-35 I am so glad you did this because it is a start in letting these big so called grocery stores, know that we know what is going on. We need to go to the top owner who lives right here in Good ol' Austin Texas. And while we are on the subject of talking about what is good for us and what is not, how about the use of Canola oil in everything from Whole Foods. Do you know that it really is not good for food, but is good for running your car? That is right, for your car instead of gasoline. It is not called rapeseed for nothing. The word Canola comes from two words, Can as in Canada, and ola from meaning oil low acid. Canola is a GM food and canola oil was developed from rape seed ... which is considered unsuited to human consumption because it contains a long-chain fatty acid called erucic acid, which under some circumstances is associated with fibrotic heart lesions.Bugs don't eat canola. Read this web site for an explanation of the dangers of eating canola oil. http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/canola.htm If sugar and white flour and refined foods are bad for us then so are the altered seeds and foods without seeds. Seedless foods do not have the nutritional value you get with a food with the seeds as nature intends for them to be. This is only another one of the inventions of man to try and improve on nature. Nature provides us with the best and to alter them is to lessen the food value for our bodies. I am glad you put up this site for us and I will make that call in the morning on the treats. I reject the offers too. Thanks for voicing the truth of this to us and the store. Kathryn I am so glad you did this because it is a start in letting these big so called grocery stores, know that we know what is going on.
We need to go to the top owner who lives right here in Good ol’ Austin Texas.
And while we are on the subject of talking about what is good for us and what is not, how about the use of Canola oil in everything from Whole Foods. Do you know that it really is not good for food, but is good for running your car? That is right, for your car instead of gasoline. It is not called rapeseed for nothing.
The word Canola comes from two words, Can as in Canada, and ola from meaning oil low acid.
Canola is a GM food and canola oil was developed from rape seed … which is considered unsuited to human consumption because it contains a long-chain fatty acid called erucic acid, which under some circumstances is associated with fibrotic heart lesions.Bugs don’t eat canola.
Read this web site for an explanation of the dangers of eating canola oil.
http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/canola.htm
If sugar and white flour and refined foods are bad for us then so are the altered seeds and foods without seeds.
Seedless foods do not have the nutritional value you get with a food with the seeds as nature intends for them to be. This is only another one of the inventions of man to try and improve on nature. Nature provides us with the best and to alter them is to lessen the food value for our bodies.
I am glad you put up this site for us and I will make that call in the morning on the treats. I reject the offers too. Thanks for voicing the truth of this to us and the store.
Kathryn

]]> By: Christine http://drritamarie.com/blog/2008/10/31/whole-foods-is-promoting-junkhalloween-treats/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Christine Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:06:17 +0000 http://drritamarie.com/blog/?p=59#comment-34 I wish I had been there to see this! :-D Good for you. Whole Foods is first and foremost a corporation out to please the stock holders -it was not always so, and it very much is now. Profit drives the product, albeit under the disguise of a previously built "health food" store. As for their bakery, I've heard through friends that they do include very unhealthy ingredients that do not appear on the label (from someone who used to work there and quit on moral ground because of this). Buyer beware. I wish I had been there to see this! :-D Good for you.
Whole Foods is first and foremost a corporation out to please the stock holders -it was not always so, and it very much is now. Profit drives the product, albeit under the disguise of a previously built “health food” store.
As for their bakery, I’ve heard through friends that they do include very unhealthy ingredients that do not appear on the label (from someone who used to work there and quit on moral ground because of this). Buyer beware.

]]> By: Jane http://drritamarie.com/blog/2008/10/31/whole-foods-is-promoting-junkhalloween-treats/comment-page-1/#comment-32 Jane Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:46:56 +0000 http://drritamarie.com/blog/?p=59#comment-32 Whole Foods sells plenty of things with sugar and white flour in them. Unless they are going to ban white sugar and flour from the market, Whole Foods has a right to sell products containing those ingredients, and you have a right not to buy it if you don't want to eat it. People need to take responsibility for their own actions, and not overindulge in the things that they know could end up killing them, and stop looking to blame sources outside of themselves for things they have control over. To me, this is the same mentality as muslim men making women wear head scarves, otherwise the women is considered to be "provoking their lust". Its about taking personal responsibility, not mandating what others should do. Whole Foods sells plenty of things with sugar and white flour in them. Unless they are going to ban white sugar and flour from the market, Whole Foods has a right to sell products containing those ingredients, and you have a right not to buy it if you don’t want to eat it. People need to take responsibility for their own actions, and not overindulge in the things that they know could end up killing them, and stop looking to blame sources outside of themselves for things they have control over. To me, this is the same mentality as muslim men making women wear head scarves, otherwise the women is considered to be “provoking their lust”. Its about taking personal responsibility, not mandating what others should do.

]]> By: Brucette http://drritamarie.com/blog/2008/10/31/whole-foods-is-promoting-junkhalloween-treats/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Brucette Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:32:27 +0000 http://drritamarie.com/blog/?p=59#comment-29 The only thing I can tell you is that you should have asked for the manager from the beginning. The person you spoke to at the start was probably hired to "give out samples" and while she might not want to give that stuff to her children after talking to you, she had no power one way or the other to get Whole Foods to not sell it. Even customer service couldn't help much and that's why they called the manager. I agree with you 100% on not giving kids crap no matter what the season...some parents will say, "Well, it's summer, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's...." you get the picture. But if you want to make things known, you did the better thing by listing an email and a person for everyone to get in contact with....keep up the good work! The only thing I can tell you is that you should have asked for the manager from the beginning. The person you spoke to at the start was probably hired to “give out samples” and while she might not want to give that stuff to her children after talking to you, she had no power one way or the other to get Whole Foods to not sell it. Even customer service couldn’t help much and that’s why they called the manager. I agree with you 100% on not giving kids crap no matter what the season…some parents will say, “Well, it’s summer, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s….” you get the picture. But if you want to make things known, you did the better thing by listing an email and a person for everyone to get in contact with….keep up the good work!

]]> By: Rachel Cummins http://drritamarie.com/blog/2008/10/31/whole-foods-is-promoting-junkhalloween-treats/comment-page-1/#comment-28 Rachel Cummins Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:16:24 +0000 http://drritamarie.com/blog/?p=59#comment-28 I really appreciate your take on this and admire your passion, I agree with you completely on the sugar thing! Most of the world has no idea that sugar is even a problem. Or they have the mindset that "everything is ok in moderation". Whole Foods is one of the most conscientious food markets I have encountered, but they are not perfect. They have a very hard job, and I think a difficult market. They get so much flack from the world, and maybe they deserve it but I personally really enjoy shopping there, and I always seem to find what I need. If they only carried products without sugar, they would loose a large amount of their customers, even customers that think they are very informed. Then if they go out of business where would I find all my fresh raw foods??!! I can't always make to the farmers market. Sad I know! I must confess I have even purchased some of these products! I know they are not good for me, but I also know that the type of sugar used in WF's products are usually organic or raw sugar, at least a better form than the white death that you get at HEB. They do have policies about their products and that means their food coloring is natural, from beets and carrots, and their are no preservatives in the food. I'm not saying that makes everything all right, just a tiny bit better than the other alternative. At least it's all real food, not concocted in a lab. I know organic is not a "free for all", and organic sugar is not better than raw agave or stevia. I do understand and know the difference. I also appreciate the fact that there are all kinds of people that shop there. Some people don't care what they eat as long as it's organic, or all natural. I disagree that Whole Foods should tell us what to eat, but to have great alternatives along with products that meet people where they are at in their diet. There are so many confusing messages in the world, and honestly most people have a very hard time keeping a rigorous diet, but do the best that they can. Ultimately it is up to us to make our diet choices to discover the truth in the lies of advertising, our government, and health experts. Health is a journey. When I first started learning about health in the 80's of course I thought fat free was the answer! Hahah!! When I learned about organic I only purchased organic potatoes, and milk. My ideas have changed drastically since 10 years ago! Some of my friends still shop at HEB, and eat boxed foods! Poison covered spinach and mass produced meats. Unbelievable! LOL! We are all in different stages in this journey, and we cannot condemn those that are not where we are at, but love them anyway and be good examples. At least some of them walk thru the doors of Whole Foods and get some good nutrition along with the bad. Better than diet coke and potato chips laden with trans fats. Have you been to HEB and looked in some of the "family carts"? That always amazes me. Just my 2 cents. Keep up the great work Dr. Ritamarie, you are an inspiration! I really appreciate your take on this and admire your passion, I agree with you completely on the sugar thing!

Most of the world has no idea that sugar is even a problem. Or they have the mindset that “everything is ok in moderation”. Whole Foods is one of the most conscientious food markets I have encountered, but they are not perfect. They have a very hard job, and I think a difficult market. They get so much flack from the world, and maybe they deserve it but I personally really enjoy shopping there, and I always seem to find what I need. If they only carried products without sugar, they would loose a large amount of their customers, even customers that think they are very informed. Then if they go out of business where would I find all my fresh raw foods??!! I can’t always make to the farmers market. Sad I know!

I must confess I have even purchased some of these products! I know they are not good for me, but I also know that the type of sugar used in WF’s products are usually organic or raw sugar, at least a better form than the white death that you get at HEB. They do have policies about their products and that means their food coloring is natural, from beets and carrots, and their are no preservatives in the food. I’m not saying that makes everything all right, just a tiny bit better than the other alternative. At least it’s all real food, not concocted in a lab. I know organic is not a “free for all”, and organic sugar is not better than raw agave or stevia. I do understand and know the difference. I also appreciate the fact that there are all kinds of people that shop there. Some people don’t care what they eat as long as it’s organic, or all natural. I disagree that Whole Foods should tell us what to eat, but to have great alternatives along with products that meet people where they are at in their diet. There are so many confusing messages in the world, and honestly most people have a very hard time keeping a rigorous diet, but do the best that they can.

Ultimately it is up to us to make our diet choices to discover the truth in the lies of advertising, our government, and health experts. Health is a journey. When I first started learning about health in the 80′s of course I thought fat free was the answer! Hahah!! When I learned about organic I only purchased organic potatoes, and milk. My ideas have changed drastically since 10 years ago! Some of my friends still shop at HEB, and eat boxed foods! Poison covered spinach and mass produced meats. Unbelievable! LOL! We are all in different stages in this journey, and we cannot condemn those that are not where we are at, but love them anyway and be good examples. At least some of them walk thru the doors of Whole Foods and get some good nutrition along with the bad. Better than diet coke and potato chips laden with trans fats. Have you been to HEB and looked in some of the “family carts”? That always amazes me. Just my 2 cents.

Keep up the great work Dr. Ritamarie, you are an inspiration!

]]> By: admin http://drritamarie.com/blog/2008/10/31/whole-foods-is-promoting-junkhalloween-treats/comment-page-1/#comment-27 admin Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:02:09 +0000 http://drritamarie.com/blog/?p=59#comment-27 Thanks to everyone for posting comments about the .Halloween treats at Whole foods. Keep them coming. And if you would be so kind to share my book with those who need to know how to make healthy stuff for Halloween, I would be most grateful. www.FreshnFunLiving.com/Halloween Thanks to everyone for posting comments about the .Halloween treats at Whole foods. Keep them coming.
And if you would be so kind to share my book with those who need to know how to make healthy stuff for Halloween, I would be most grateful.

http://www.FreshnFunLiving.com/Halloween

]]> By: Pamela http://drritamarie.com/blog/2008/10/31/whole-foods-is-promoting-junkhalloween-treats/comment-page-1/#comment-25 Pamela Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:49:26 +0000 http://drritamarie.com/blog/?p=59#comment-25 It would be absolutely wonderful if Whole Foods would kick it up a notch and move towards being a store which already made the good choices instead of OFFERING choices (good and bad). They do some things well--but we would like to see MORE. Thanks, Ritamarie, for giving us a venue through which to voice this growing concern! It would be absolutely wonderful if Whole Foods would kick it up a notch and move towards being a store which already made the good choices instead of OFFERING choices (good and bad). They do some things well–but we would like to see MORE.
Thanks, Ritamarie, for giving us a venue through which to voice this growing concern!

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