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. 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. Put it in the cart. Now, let's go ahead and get out of here. Family yoga is at seven and we still need to pick your sister up from her Konscious 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? Thanks. Kai, 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 Kai-"

"Yeah?"

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