Weirdest thing happened the other day

[EbonyHairedPrincess]

I was preparing for bed day before yesterday. I had got my pajamas out and was just about to get in the shower when I very clearly heard in my spirit to ease up on my sugar intake and stop drinking coffee creamer .

When your spirit is given instructions you KNOW there is no room for doubts. I wrote down what I was instructed to do and have since greatly reduced my sugar intake and have not used creamer at all. I think I will throw it away tonight.

I started researching coffee creamer and found out that this stuff is flamable and fairly bad for you but the whole thing is so odd :scratchch . Anyone else have a similiar exerience?


7 things you need to know about non-dairy coffee creamer

Coffee lovers take their brew in lots of different ways. Some prefer it simple and black, and others stir in sugar, cream, or milk. We know what's in all those ingredients, so no mystery there. But what in the world is in non-dairy creamer?
Before you tip that container of powdered or liquid non-dairy creamer, consider these 7 facts:

Calling it "non-dairy" isn't always true. You would think that a product called "non-dairy" would be safe for those who avoid dairy in their diet, right? But vegans and those with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy be warned: While many non-dairy creamers contain no lactose - the sugar found in milk that many have a hard time digesting - those same products may still contain casein. Casein is a milk protein that can trigger reactions in those with milk allergies. It gets added to non-dairy creamer to impart a milky flavour and texture. Labels must list casein as a milk product in the ingredient information box. So, while the label may say "non-dairy" or "lactose-free," it does not mean it contains no dairy-derived ingredients. Vegans can opt for soymilk-based "creamers," though soymilk may still be problematic for those with milk allergies.

Calling it "creamer" isn't always true. This should be fairly obvious: "Non-dairy creamer" is actually an oxymoron. How can you have cream if you have no dairy? Vegetable oils - usually coconut or palm kernel oil - give "creamers" that creamy look, feel, and flavour.

Extra ingredients get added in to mimic qualities of milk and cream. Sugar, sodium, and corn syrup show up in ingredient lists because they add the flavour you lose when you lose the milk or cream. Food colourings find their way into the mix, too, to mimic the way milk or cream will change the colour of your coffee. In some cases, non-dairy creamers are more truthfully and clearly labelled as "coffee whiteners." If you have food colouring allergies, check labels, because sometimes "plain" or "original" flavoured varieties will not contain colouring.

Non-dairy creamers can boost your calorie count. Plain black coffee contains almost no calories. But once you start scooping or pouring in add-ons like non-dairy creamer, the fat and calories pile up. Be careful how much you scoop into your cup or risk serious portion distortion. Take note of the serving size on the label, and if you want more than recommended, multiply your calorie-and-fat intake accordingly. Like most food products, non-dairy creamer brands usually offer low-fat and low-calorie options. And the "original" or "plain" flavoured varieties of both powdered and fluid non-dairy creamers will likely contain fewer calories and less fat and sugar than those with additional flavouring.

Some non-dairy creamers contain trans fat. Trans fat is a kind of fat that increases your bad (LDL) cholesterol while lowering the more beneficial (HDL) cholesterol. This can boost your risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. You should not consume more than 2 grams of trans fat in a day, and some brands of non-dairy creamer can contain 1 gram per tablespoon.

Non-dairy creamer can go bad. One of the perks of non-dairy creamers is that they keep longer than milk or cream. That doesn't mean they do not have an expiry date. Check package for best-by or use-by advice. Both powdered and liquid non-dairy creamers can take on an off odour, flavour, or appearance and should be discarded. Store powdered creamer in a cool, dry spot, sealed tightly. Liquid creamer should always be refrigerated and sealed tightly.

Powdered non-dairy creamer contains highly flammable ingredients. The popular TV program Mythbusters tested out an urban myth similar to the Mentos-Diet Coke reaction: Could powdered non-dairy creamer ignite an explosion? As it turns out, sodium aluminosilicate, an ingredient added to keep powdered creamer from caking together, can become flammable when dispersed. The Mythbusters packed a large amount of powdered creamer into a cannon and, when lit, it set off a massive fireball. Coffee drinkers stirring small spoonfuls into their morning cup shouldn't worry.

7 things you need to know about non-dairy coffee creamer - Family and Child Health - Body & Health

 

[EbonyHairedPrincess]

Here is another article that reinforced my concerns. I hope I don't come off as a coffee creamer nazi erplexed .


Put Your Coffee Down – Your Creamer May Be Killing You! [Health News]

Is your coffee creamer the silent killer in your diet? CPSI thinks so, writing a news release stating that

The nutrition label on the powdered Coffee-mate in your office kitchen might list 10 calories and just a half a gram of saturated fat. Those sound like reassuringly low levels of both. But use a more realistic tablespoon-size serving instead of the miserly teaspoon the Food and Drug Administration allows—and unround the rounded down numbers on the label—and you’re looking at 45 calories and three grams of heart-harmful saturated fat. Have three of four servings of your office coffee thusly “creamed” and you’ve stealthily consumed half a day’s saturated fat.
But the liquid version of Coffee-mate—flavored or Original—is worse. Instead of using the coconut and palm kernel oils Nestlé employs in the powdered version, the liquid versions use partially hydrogenated soybean or cottonseed oil. Three mugs of coffee with that (and without Nestlé’s innovative arithmetic) delivers 1.86 grams of saturated fat , not to mention the 2.76 grams of trans fat—which is more than an entire day’s worth of the kind of fat that raises your bad cholesterol and lowers your good cholesterol.
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CPSI also released a brochure worth looking at, comparing coffee creamers and listing related nutrition facts.
Interestingly enough, Nestle’s nutrition facts label lists 0g of trans fat per tablespoon, despite the fact “partially hydrogenated soybean and/or cottonseed oil” is listed as the third ingredient. Nestle appears to be following the growing trend for nutrition labels, which they describe on their FAQ pages:

COFFEE-MATE Liquid flavors contain less than 0.5g of trans fat per serving. Although the ingredient statement lists partially hydrogenated oil, the amount is trivial. Therefore, it can be listed as 0 (per FDA guidelines) on the nutritional statement.
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Even more alarming is Nestle’s “Concentrate” products, like the French Vanilla Concentrate, which lists .5g saturated fat and 1g trans fat per serving. Assuming the 2tsp serving size is correct, that’s 3g of trans fat per day, just from your coffee!
Personally, I made the switch to using agave and silk when I’m of a mind to drink my coffee with cream and sugar. How about you – after reading about the hidden health cost in using cream in your coffee, will you change your habits?

Put Your Coffee Down – Your Creamer May Be Killing You! [Health News] | The Life Ledger

 

[Prudent1]

LOLCoffee creamer Nazi.
Yep, a few years ago I was told to stop drinking soft drinks. I like Mtn Dew and Dr. Pepper. I did stop. Now if I drink some accidentally (which I did at a restaurant once) they make me violently sick. I don't know if the day will come when I can drink them again (a season perhaps:crossfingers:?) or if this is for life. I do know that God designed each of us-skillfully and wonderfully. Who better knows what these bodies can handle (on an individual basis) besides their creator? Why can some ppl smoke like chimneys and not have any blackened lungs? Why some can drink like fish and have healthy livers? Each of us is similar but unique. What is not ok is for me to try to make everyone else think soft drinks are the debil even though there is sufficient research to document why they are bad. I don't do that (not implying you are either). We all need to be at a point where we can hear from God when he tells you to not eat fried food, or turn left, or whatever it is cause he knows us better than we know ourselves...

 

[EbonyHairedPrincess]

Your words make me feel so much better . You know when you hear God, but certain messages take you off gaurd.

Your story reminds me of something my pastor said during service, he said he was getting sick all the time and having trouble with balance. He told us God told him to stop drinking Pepsi. He had been drinking it daily at work. He said he stopped and shortly after stopping his body was restored and he hasn't touched it.

I talked to my step-dad and he said he "caught" diabetes from Pepsi blue a few years ago. They discontinued it so he couldn't get it anymore .

It always suprises me when I see a 70 year old wine-o running around but then you see a 40 dying from liver disease from drinking beers. Everyones body is different and we have to be mindful of our tolerances.

I guess by being obedient I will at loose a few pounds. So I win all the way around.