Poison In Your Kids Juice, Baby Food, and Snacks?!

Nothing drives me more crazy than when food is promoted as "healthy" and toxic substances lie within! Dr. Oz recently revealed the amount of Arsenic that is "hidden" in apple juice and apple juice concentrate. Here is the information you need to know. Even if you don't consume apple juice, keep reading because apple juice concentrate is in everything from adult snack bars to baby food. Many products are marketed as health food because they are "sweetened with apple juice" instead of processed sugar. While this is a great idea, it is only truly healthy if the apple juice or apple juice concentrate is organic. Here's why:

-The US has NO regulations for the amount of Arsenic that is allowed in apple juice and apple juice concentrate. Arsenic levels in our water are regulated by the FDA. The highest ranking of Arsenic allowed in water is "10".

-The US imports the majority of the apple juice concentrate we consume. The juice and concentrate comes from countries (mostly China) that have less strict/no regulations in regard to the amount of Arsenic that is allowed in these products. In addition these countries generally have more Arsenic present in their water, soil, and pesticides. All of which are used to grow the apple trees.


Here is the ranking the following Juice Brands tested at:

Minute Maid: 2-3
Juicy Juice: 2-22
Motts: 4-16
Apple and Eve: 3-11
Gerber: 3-36!
*All the brands above were tested with their non-organic juice. All organic juices tested ranked below the allowed Arsenic level for water. One more reason to buy organic when possible!

While a single juice box (laced with Arsenic) won't cause you or your child cancer, chronic toxicity can occur from consuming this and snacks sweetened with apple juice concentrate. Here is what you can do to make the best choices possible:

-Make sure the apple juice or products with apple juice concentrate you buy are from the US.

-Buy Organic versions of apple juice and snacks with apple juice concentrate.

Remember, as a consumer you vote with your wallet. Buying products that are healthier show companies what the public wants!