Eating All Natural Is Becoming All American

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(NAPSA)—The adage “everything old is new again”is espe- cially true when considering the growing popularity of natural food products. As consumersseek higher qual- ity and better taste, they are becoming concerned with foods that seem overly processed and contain mysterious sounding ingredients, according to Philip Jones, president, Jones Dairy Farm. Today, many types of chem- ical preservatives are added to food products including Propyl Gallate, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) and Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT). The trend toward natural foods can be attributed to manyfactors. Aging baby boomers, for example, continue to drive heightened interest in health and wellness. Andgeneral awarenessof the negative impact of pesticides, food additives and genetically engineered food is growing. Once found only in health food stores, natural foods are now featured in retailers, restaurants and cafete- ingredients, or chemical preserva- tives. Products also should be minimally processed. Incorporating natural foods into your daily diet is getting eas- ier. Jones offers the following simple recipe that uses natural sausage and other minimally processed ingredients. Additional recipes are available at www.jones dairyfarm.com. Southwestern Breakfast Wraps rias nationwide. Jones believes the popularity of natural foods comes down to con- 2 tbsp. butter 6 large eggs 8 Jones Golden Brown precooked sausagelinks, they won’t sacrifice great taste when buying products that are % cup salsa or picante sauce sumers wanting what’s best for themselves and their families. Yet, better for them. He says that’s why his family-owned business has madethe conscious decision to never change its all natural sausage recipe that was created in 1889. “Reading labels is important when learning about the types of additives foundin food,” said Jones. “Oftentimes products that have a wholesome, natural appearance are actually loaded with preservatives.” Sales of natural food products cut into %-inch thick slices % cup milk 4 (6 to 8 inch)flour tortillas, warmed 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Beat together eggs, milk, sausage and salsa. Pour mixture into hot skillet. Cook, stirring fre- have been estimated at 17.5 bil- quently, until eggs are desired consistency. Spoon mixture “natural” if they contain no artificial flavor or flavorings, coloring cheese, and,if desired, cilantro. Wrap up burrito style. Makes 4 servings. lion in 2003. According to the USDA, foods can only be labeled onto warm tortillas; top with