Healthy Living

"Mom, what is...carra...geenan gum?"

"Oh, does that have carrageenan in it? Put it down. Grab that one instead."

"What about this?"

"Let me see the label. No, it has canola oil in it."

"Is that bad?"

"It's inflammatory."

"What does that mean?"

"It...creates inflammation. It's bad for your health and makes you fat."

"Ooh! Mom! I saw a commercial for this! Can we get it?!"

"What's in it? Oh, honey. This has three artificial dyes. Look, there's a naturally flavored version right next to it. It's non-GMO. Go ahead and put it in the cart. Now let's go ahead and get out of here. The family yoga class is at seven and we still need to pick your sister up from her conscious kids crafting class.

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"Alright ma'am...your total is...$347.62."

"347...oh. Hm. Okay. Can I take this, this, this, and this off of my order? Thanks. Isaac, honey?"

"Yeah, mom?"

"Do you see these items here? Will you run back and get the store brand versions?"

"But I thought they make you sick."

"Not this weekend, they won't. Hurry up, I don't want to hold up the line."

"Yes ma'am."

"Oh, and Isaac-"

"Yeah?"

"Grab a box of Cheez-Its on your way back. Your father will be happy to see them in the house."