Greenpeace campaign targets Nestle over Kit Kats
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Greenpeace have launched a campaign calling on Nestle to "stop destroying rainforests for palm oil" for Kit Kats. They've launched an ad on You Tube to highlight the campaign:
Details about the campaign and how to protest to Nestle here: http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/ -
*shrug* I don't like Nestle chocolate anyway... I'm on Greenpeace's side.
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Greenpeace demonstrate at Nestle's shareholder meeting today -
Nice touch with the Orang-u-tans in deckchairs, definite nod to the movie Conquest of the Planet of the Apes too. Good fun, but a very serious message. Kit Kats are banned in our house now until Nestle change their practices. -
Following Greenpeace's campaign, Nestlé have developed a plan which will identify and remove any companies in their supply chain with links to deforestation so their products will have "no deforestation footprint". Greenpeace are celebrating this success and are now calling on supporters to target HSBC. See here: http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/blog/forests/success-you-made-nestl%C3%A9-drop-dodgy-palm-oil-now-lets-bank-it-hsbc-20100517
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Well that's good news! Good for Greenpeace!
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I see Palm oil in lots of ingrediants in my health food store. This has gotten me thinking where it comes from (though I try to eat local ingrediants and don't use it I know many who do).
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I'm glad the campaign was a success. I wouldn't have thought about the effects of palm oil before. I feel like I can't eat anything without it being evil. I guess the only way to be sure is to grow my own food. Love Gem.xXx
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It's not the 'can't eat anything without it being evil.' It's just all the foods you're famaliar with. There's a whole world of food out there. the solution is to cook your own. Grain pilafs with vegetables as a base (choose your own protein) are heatlhy and non-evil choices. I live on them.
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Really? I was unaware! I will try not to eat them anymore.
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Palm Oil is in creamers, like "Cremora, Coffee Mate, and several other products. it's a Preservative! Not good for our Bodies . it causes all kinds of Physical problems. which, can lead to Expensive visits to the Dr!!! and expensive Not Needed Medical procedure test. which elevates the Health care cost!! why not go "ALL NATURAL"" getting off any Preservatives, is healthy way of Life. think about all the Junk they are putting in All Foods! #1 educate yourself on what these companies are doing to extend the life of Food products. if it isn't Fresh, whole foods, and Organic, it's probably not good for you. #2 Read labels on foods. then look it up on the net, to see what preservatives are. under Preservatives, search title. Be an educated grocery shopper. #3 their are other alternatives for Proteins. Black beans is an excellent source for Proteins, wrapped in Burrito Shells, with lettuce Onions, tomatoes your favorite cheese, shredded, goes farther too, (economical) to feed the family. with Bean sprouts, alfalfa sprouts green onions, chilies hot Spanish sauce on top. Yummy! look up Linda's recepie's for Mexican dishes too! you will see how good it taste as well! get as many green fresh veggies, from the farmers market you can. if you cant find it, in your grocery store, ask for it. I found out some 30 yrs ago, I am allergic to all preservatives. Go All Natural! and no GMO! Happy healthy eating to you all. any questions?
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I'm not into the meatless Monday thing as that I refuse to pretend I'm not an omnivore. However, deforestation is causing us to lose more than just carbon sinks. The rain forests have many medicinal options in them that natives know about. But when some scientists thought they had made a breakthrough on treatment for AIDS, they found the tree they had used the bark off of had been logged along with the whole area. The possible break through opportunity was lost--into a logger's pocket book. Indigenous people and animals also make use of the forests for their homes, food, and protection. It also is important in the rain cycle around the equator, due to transpiration. Turning the world into a desert is not wise. I like chocolate, but can just as easily make my own candy using other products, or looking around to find chocolate through smaller companies that are not too big for their conscienceness. How about a Manufactured food-free Monday, or other day? Then try to make it two days, then three, etc. Take baby steps until you make (all) your own, as Kathryn O suggests. You can make bit batches of desserts, candy, and meals ahead of time and preserve your own through canning and freezing to help save time when you are working late or just don't feel like making a big meal. If you eat legumes, they don't carry all 20 essential amino acids for a complete essential protein for cell wall production. Improper protein availability can lead to fluids moving to interstitual cell fluid and then what is called Third Spacing. You'll know if you have third spacing because your skin will bubble up and fluid will leak out of it. If you get that, it's usually because you're really sick, often with heart problems or cancer, or something. Add (brown) rice with the beans, or use corn tortillas instead of flour. White processed flours are basically empty calorie garbage anyways and much of the important B vitamins are gone as a result of the processing. Corn and lima beans (succotash) make a great protein as well. Basically the idea is use a wholegrain with a legume.
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Uh oh. I found this online. Here you go guys. You can make some substitutions like carob for chocolate, stevia or splenda for sugar, and 0-transfat margerines, etc. http://makelifedelicious.com/2009/07/kit-kat-cookie-bars/ Home made kit kat bars " Ingredients 81 Keebler club crackers 1 cup margarine (2 sticks) 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup milk 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels 3/4 cup peanut butter Directions Spray a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray. Line with 27 crackers. In a sauce pan, melt margarine and add both sugars, milk and graham cracker crumbs. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. This makes 3 cups of filling. In microwave melt chocolate morsels and peanut butter. Pour half (1 1/2 cups) of filling on top of first row of crackers. Line another layer of 27 crackers on top of this filling. Pour remaining half of filling on top of these crackers and top with remaining 27 crackers for third layer. Pour chocolate and peanut butter mixture on top of this third layer of crackers and spread evenly. Refrigerate until the chocolate-peanut butter layer is set. Cut into squares and serve. Makes about two dozen cookies. " Here's another recipe for kit kat bars: http://www.food.com/recipe/kit-kat-bars-75971 ? "60 christie toppable crackers ? 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers ? 3/4 cup brown sugar ? 1 cup white sugar ? 3/4 cup butter ? 1/3 cup whole milk ? 1 cup butterscotch chips ? 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips ? 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter" And another...: http://kidscooking.about.com/od/barcookies/r/kit-kat-bars.htm ?"60 buttery crackers, such as Keebler Club Crackers ?3/4 cup butter ?3/4 cup granulated sugar ?3/4 cup firmly-packed brown sugar ?1/3 cup milk ?1-1/2 cups crushed graham crackers ?2 cups semisweet chocolate chips ?1/2 cup peanut butter" Goodbye manufactured garbage bag food products (waves) RIP!
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MsBeckie:
" . . . I like chocolate . . . "
Chocolate! I love chocolate! Have you ever tried Nutella? It's chocolate with hazelnuts! It comes in a jar! It's delicious! You can spread it on bread or dip strawberries in it! I love it!
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gorda:
MsBeckie:
" . . . I like chocolate . . . "
Chocolate! I love chocolate! Have you ever tried Nutella? It's chocolate with hazelnuts! It comes in a jar! It's delicious! You can spread it on bread or dip strawberries in it! I love it!
Another fellow chocoholic, I see. Chocolate comes from the Americas and was introduced to Corte'z by Moctezuma II as cacahuatl ( Nahuatl for bitter waters). It was known as the food of the gods. This was taken back to Spain, then was made as a candy in England and as milk chocolate in Switzerland. Baker's chocolate was introduced when a Dr. Baker discovered a chocolate connoisseur in New England, and financed him to sell the chocolate. It became what is known today as Baker's chocolate. It kind of reminds us why it's important to appreciate other cultures and ecosystems, yes? Vanilla comes from the Americas too. Where would we be without it?
