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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There's nothing inherently "unhealthy" about genetically modified food crops.  The mere fact of genetic modification doesn't make things unhealthy and in fact can make foods even more nutritious than they were previously.

Nor is fiber unhealthy - many people don't get anywhere near enough fiber in their diet.

So many of the comments on this thread reveal your ignorance.

You're probably the same kinds of people who think American cheese is "plastic" and "fake chemicals" when in fact it's normal cheese that had some sodium citrate (which is a naturally occurring salt of citric acid found in citrus fruits) added to it to make it smoother.

You people know absolutely nothing about food or nutrition or health or chemistry.  And don't @ me because it's a fact.[/quote]

Eat the fruit. No child needs this crap.[/quote]

True. But people eat crap.  Does it make sense to eat better crap? So, something like Trader Joe’s drinks made from fruit juice and sparkling water or even these drinks with a bit of fiber vs a high fructose laden soda with artificial flavors ?  I’d say that it probably does, particularly if it’s replacing a frequent practice.  Small changes made daily add up. I’m reasonably sure that Michelle Obama would push water and fruit over these drinks, but most people who drink sodas daily probably won’t make an abrupt switch like that.

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I read the company's mission and that is the thinking they offer: help people make better choices, push water, fruit and veggies, and offer this drink (as well as other future products) as a healthier alternative. It really is just nutritional greenwashing. I think all parents here have heard the pediatrician talk about how bad juice and soda are, been asked if their kids drink juice/soda because it's terrible for them. Juice is also expensive and a waste of money. This product is as well. It didn't need to be invented to fool people into thinking they need something in between for their kids rather than just stick to water.[/quote]

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