Convenience .... at what price ???

I recently purchased and have "devoured" the books Eat This, Not That and Eat This Not That -- Supermarket Survival. I found myself nodding in agreement throughout both books about 85% of the time (the other 15% was due to regional differences of products). I was intrigued that the authors encouraged convenience foods. Aren't convenience foods the bane of our existence ?!?!?!

As I read through that particular section, I realized that some so-called convenience foods are actually GOOD foods in disguise. Case in point -- Jimmy Dean D'Lights Breakfsast Sandwiches. There are only 2 varieties (at least that's all I found so far) and the ingredient lists are lengthy, but pronouncable.

Hey, I was feeling pretty good as I read the list (they break it up by food -- the muffin, the egg, the sausage), until I read those dreaded words high fructose corn syrup. FARK !!! The list was going sooooooo well, too. Dammitalltohell, HFCS -- must you be in EVERYTHING ?!?!?! I was despondent as I started to put the package back into the freezer. Then I gave it another looky-see.

Out of long list (no, I'm NOT going to count), HFCS was the 5th from the last ingredient. HOLD THE PHONE, MARTHA !! FIFTH from the end ?!?!? Well, now maybe it's not so bad after all. NO, I'm NOT condoning HFCS, but that far down the list AFTER all those good-for-you ingredients can't be considered the same as HFCS being in the first three ingredients, right ???

There I stood having an argument with myself over whether to throw caution to the wind or stand my ground. I realized that several people gave me a wiiiiiiide berth or turned around & headed away from my general vicinity. Hell it's THEIR loss, cos I was having a very intelligent convo about some really important stuff ! Anyhoo, after considerable weighing of pros & cons, I decided to get them anyway. Turns out they only cost about $1.38 each. Not too bad for a 2 proteins, a fat and whole grains, eh ?

UPDATE : So far I've consumed 2 of each type (muffin & croissant) with no adverse reaction. They're filling, tasty & convenient ! They're a boon when I've putzed around too long & time is getting the best of me. Just wrap 'em & zap 'em !! Works for me ! I'm not saying y'all HAVE to run out & get these, just a consumer's POV -- for future reference. ;-)

take care .... stay kool .... be content
molly =)