Thanks for the memories, Aunt Jemima!
I’m ready to make another healthy eating switch from processed food. This one only took 43 years…
Ever since I was a child I’ve just loved Aunt Jemima pancakes, waffles, and syrup. My father tried in vain to convert me to homemade pancakes but they never were as tasty to me. Even in Spain, I paid 9 euros (that’s around $12) for a bottle of Aunt Jemima syrup, and I had friends send me the mix from home!
I admit I still love them both, but two things have finally changed my mind.
- Finding a good homemade recipe for pancakes that I love (see our recipe for whole wheat blueberry pancakes), which doesn't have all that sugar but still tastes divine.
- Becoming convinced that all sugar is NOT the same, as some articles claim, and that high fructose corn syrup (Aunt Jemima syrup in a nutshell), really is bad, bad, bad for your body.
Took me long enough, right? We here at Natural Health Guide are human. We do indulge in processed foods from time to time, because they just plain taste good and like many people we love the convenience. But little by little, we’re switching – when we find something good enough to switch to. We’re not into suffering for our health. I like pure maple syrup well enough, I’ve got a good recipe for pancakes and waffles, so I hereby swear off Aunt Jemima for good.
Have you found a delicious, satisfying healthy eating exchange for a processed food you love? If we can collect enough ideas from all of you, we'll all be eating healthier and not suffering one bit. Please add your comments below.
I used to love Aunt Jemima too until I got hooked on some of the better maple syrups. I just love the Maple Joe brand, absolutely pure maple syrup.