It is hard to understand what we don’t see. Why I make the choice to make my own ice cream or cookies, why I buy cookies sweetened with agave of fruit, why I don’t cave in when people offer me decadent desserts–ever, is hard for my friends to understand. They all think I am crazy and extreme. I try to pass on this knowledge to my 4 year old who is comparing herself with her little friends and wanting to eat all the goodies they are. I try to explain about the chemicals in certain foods, and eating the same version of things, but the healthier versions. It is hard when you are one of very few moms doing this kind of thing. Slowly she is understanding more and more, but, it is amazing how hard it is for adults to get on the wagon and understand those things that they do not see even though it is explained to them. This article is a great one that addresses the things that look so pure and innocent that truly are not: http://www.naturalnews.com/023849.html. If a 4 year old can get it, we can too!