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What's Not So Wonderful?


Cranberries and Pistachios

We have all heard of the health benefits of cranberries. Cranberries are well known for being rich in antioxidants. A study found that among 20 common fruits, cranberries have the highest level of phenols, a type of antioxidant. These phenols found in cranberries may have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects. Then there are pistachios. Pistachios, too boost high amounts of antioxidants, are high in protein and fiber, and can promote healthy gut bacteria.



So What's Not So Wonderful?

Sadly, some cranberry and pistachio products being touted as healthy happen to be spayed with Paraquat. Paraquat is so incredibly toxic that it has already been banned in more than 60 countries. The EPA says it's too toxic to be used on golf courses. Paraquat exposure has been linked to Parkinson's, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and childhood leukemia.


Wonderful, the company behind Pom Pomegranate Juice, Wonderful Pistachios, and Wonderful Almonds claim:


"Healthy products, harvested by healthy people, for a healthy planet"
"We offer a complete family of healthy fruit, arils, juices, and teas. POM Wonderful grows and harvests every pomegranate we sell—so nothing comes between you and your family's fruit and juice. The result is delicious pomegranate products, packed with flavor and wonderfully nutritious."
Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $4.6 billion company, which also has other No. 1 brands such as Wonderful® Halos®, FIJI® Water, POM Wonderful®, JUSTIN® Wine, and Teleflora®.

You can read their statement of social responsibility here, on their website. In my opinion, if they wanted to be socially responsible they would then remove the use of toxic paraquat! And, according to EWG, The Wonderful Company is the 2nd largest sprayer of Paraquat in California.


As a consumer in pursuit of wellness, that cares for your health and the health of others and the environment, you can make a difference! Ask The Wonderful Company to stop spraying Paraquat. Please contact the company and post on their social media channels ( Instagram, Facebook, Twitter). You can also make a difference by not purchasing their products at the grocery store until they STOP SPRAYING PARAQUAT!



Wishing you and yours all the best in health

Val




 

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