Monday, 21 April 2014

About Low Carb Diets: Dreamfield's Pasta: False Advertising

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From Laura Dolson, your Guide to Low Carb Diets

 Have you ever wondered if so called "low-carb" packaged foods are really low in carbs, especially when they talk about "net carbs" and "special processes" to make it so that the carbs don't raise blood sugar?  You aren't alone!  There are many skeptical consumers out there like yourself, and some of them have taken matters into their own hands.  Last week there was an announcement Dreamfields Pasta has reached a settlement over a class action lawsuit filed last year, to the tune of $7.9 million dollars!  I hope this makes other companies making low-carb foods sit up and take notice, and make doubly sure that their claims are accurate.  Have a happy, healthy week-  Laura

Dreamfield's Will Pay Consumers Large Settlement

 "When it seems too good to be true, it probably is".  Although Dreamfields has not admitted any wrongdoing, it's settled the false advertising lawsuit for a lot of money. From the beginning, it's been clear that at the very least people have variable responses to this pasta: See also my 2011 Report About Dreamfields Pasta 


Can We Trust Low-Carb Claims?

 Here's a piece I wrote a year ago about this, including the story of Julian's Bakery and the controversy surrounding it.  See also: A Low-Carb Consumer Fights Back, about Deborah Krueger, a woman who has been fighting for truth in packaging on products making low-carb claims.


The Problems with Processed Foods

We can eliminate the problem if we stay away from packaged foods as much as possible, and our bodies will thank us for eating whole, nourishing foods instead of hyper-processed ones.  See also: The Processed Food Industry Fights Back, the campaign to convince us that these packaged foods are really really good for us!


Eat Real Food!

 Here's a low-carb grocery shopping list to get you started.  See also:

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