Fatcat I threw out Psyllium husks a couple of weeks ago that I had in the pantry for about a year. I thought I would try having cereal for breakfast with the husks added but I hate cereal. I had a good look at the Metamucil this afternoon & it has citric acid. I will still check with my consultant but I can't see anything not permitted or too bad for you in there. Once I finish the program I am going back to not having chemicals. I usually avoid them like the plague.
My little Food Additives book says -
330. CITRIC ACID
USE: antioxidant enhancer, acidity stabiliser, helps jam to set, Vitamin C retention.
ORIGIN: naturally occurring in citrus fruits
COMMENTS:large doses may result in tooth erosion.
I think diet soft drink & artificial sweeteners are probably worse & I will cut them all out & the Metamucil after the weight-loss part of Cohen's. I had made the decision to cut most chemicals out of my diet before I started this program. I am asthmatic & have to be fairly careful & you're right most of them are bad & we should all cut them out if possible. I have herbs & some vegies (organic) growing in my garden.
I have noticed my asthma/arthritis are a lot better since I started the program. I am obviously allergic to something that I have cut out. I will probably find out what this is at re-feed.
Wasn't going to have another look in the forum today but couldn't resist. My husband is watching the footy & I'm not really interested because the Saints aren't playing.
I love to have forum friends contribute to my diary. I don't really want to feel I'm just talking to myself. I feel funny if I'm not regularly checking.
I welcome all advice/suggestions/ support. I love Cohen's & love this forum!!Cate