So I just got some of the good clear vanilla extract that my sister-in-law picked up from Mexico. I like using the clear because it tastes so much better than the artificial brown stuff. Unfortunately, there is corn syrup in this formula which totally grosses me out. Any type of corn syrup is just disgusting, and I don't like that it's in just about everything that we consume.
After seeing that there is corn syrup in the clear stuff, I thought I would check the ingredient list for the artificial vanilla that I had in the cupboard. To my surprise, the second ingredient is propylene glycol. For those of you that don't know propylene glycol is found in a lot of personal care products, especially deodorants, and is thought to cause cancer, reproductive toxicity, allergies and immune system toxicity, skin and eye irritations, organ system toxicity, endocrine disruption, and neurotoxicity. It is a relative of antifreeze, and should not be in our personal care products let alone our food products.
So if you've got some vanilla in your cupboard, check the ingredients and toss it out if it says propylene glycol. You can get some organic and fair trade vanilla extract at Frontier Natural Products Co-op. Take care of yourselves and I'll talk to you soon.
Andi
Good Things Green Things
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
February Specials from Good Things Green Things
Happy February!
The month of love is upon us, although I think they should all be that way! February is also I Love to Read Month, so grab a book and sit down with your little ones for some story time. Check out our selection of children's books.
For your Valentine treat, all month you can receive 14% off of your order by entering coupon code: valentine . This coupon is also good on items already on sale, so Belli Skin Care Products, and the wooden puzzles will be 54% off!
I hope that you have a great month full of love, and hopefully some sweet treats too. Take care and I'll talk to you soon.
Wishing you good things,
Andi
Good Things Green Things
http://www.goodthingsgreenthings.com
Green up you Valentine's Day, check out these sites:
Valentine E-Cards: http://www.hallmark.com
Plantable Wildflower Valentine Cards:
http://www.greenfieldpaper.com
Organic and Fair Trade Chocolates:
http://www.sweetearthchocolates.com
The month of love is upon us, although I think they should all be that way! February is also I Love to Read Month, so grab a book and sit down with your little ones for some story time. Check out our selection of children's books.
For your Valentine treat, all month you can receive 14% off of your order by entering coupon code: valentine . This coupon is also good on items already on sale, so Belli Skin Care Products, and the wooden puzzles will be 54% off!
I hope that you have a great month full of love, and hopefully some sweet treats too. Take care and I'll talk to you soon.
Wishing you good things,
Andi
Good Things Green Things
http://www.goodthingsgreenthings.com
Green up you Valentine's Day, check out these sites:
Valentine E-Cards: http://www.hallmark.com
Plantable Wildflower Valentine Cards:
http://www.greenfieldpaper.com
Organic and Fair Trade Chocolates:
http://www.sweetearthchocolates.com
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