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Wondering What Weird Stuff Is in Our Food?

March 30, 2012 by Joyce Bunderson

Have you glanced at the ingredient list on the side of a box? Have you seen a list of mysterious ingredients; some making you lose your appetite? Have you been slimed? Who you gonna call? Maybe Ghost Busters, but certainly not the food processors or the USDA, who say ‘pink slime’ is a perfectly safe, […]

A Lame Argument for Unlabeled Popcorn

March 18, 2011 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses the need for nutrition label on theater popcorn and other concession items.

Watching Out for the Flim-Flam Vitamin Salesman

November 17, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses how we got into the supplement mindset and what is leading us away from it.

Erythritol for the Little Guy as Well as for Industrial Giants

July 30, 2010 by Victor Bunderson

Dr. Grandpa discusses the emergence of Erythritol as an important new sweetener, a healthy alternative to High Fructose Corn Syrup, sugar, and artificial sweeteners. He calls for innovation by small food companies and demand from users to make available healthy new products.

Yumminess — Challenging Hedonistic Foodland

February 1, 2010 by Victor Bunderson

Dr. Grandpa, who’s Ph.D. is in psychology, tells us a bit about hedonics and the hyperpalatability of American Industrial food as compared with yummy real whole, non-processed foods.

Weird Food Is in the Eyes of the Beholder

January 28, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma shares a thread of comments about weird food that she found to be very funny. She also tells a couple short stories about weird food.

Navigating the Hazards of Foodland – Shopping Tips

January 13, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma shares feelings toward shopping and hints for navigating the grocery aisles.

Honey, I Shrunk My Stomach!

January 5, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma chats about shrinking stomach capacity, checks up on your progress and tells one of her goals.

Mini-Resolutions – Trimming Big Resolutions Down to Size

January 1, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses mini-plans that will support successful attaining of goals and encourages us to visualize positive outcomes.

Keep Meals Yummy, but CUT BACK ON SALT

December 31, 2009 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma shares the recommendations of a large study, and gives hints for cutting salt.