Laughing cow cheese is "clean?"

tolygal · January 2012

Is this true? I just assumed that was pretty processed,but I've never even looked at the stuff, so I really don't know. I'm asking becasue I saw it in this recipe on this clean eating site, and was kind of surprised to see it.

http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Recipe/Chicken-Cordon-Bleu.aspx

I'm fairly new to this whole clean eating thing - any cleaner eaters, I'd love more friends who can give me tips and such and maybe even someone who likes to critique food diaries.

fatty_to_fitty · January 2012

I think it is just a type of cheese naturally processed. It reminds me of a softer Brie.

Acg67 · January 2012

Olive oil, greek yogurt, mustard and buttermilk are also processed

http://www.wannabebig.com/diet-and-nutrition/the-dirt-on-clean-eating/

hottottie11 · January 2012

Milk is processed too.

margieward82 · January 2012

Remember that "clean" means minimal processing and not RAW. Generally clean means no added chemicals and harmful derivaties such as HFCS and PHO.

CharlieJuliette · January 2012

Bump to read that article later. Thanks for posting.

CakeFit21 · January 2012

All bread and grains are processed too. So is dairy, unless it's raw.

I think "clean" eating is all a matter of degrees. Whatever you decide works for YOU and makes you HAPPY is good.

hottottie11 · January 2012

clean eating = passing the 5 second rule :bigsmile:

bcattoes · January 2012

People have different definitions of "clean". These are the ingredients in the original creamy swiss Laughing Cow wedge:

[Cheddar, swiss and semisoft cheeses (cultured milk and skim milk, salt, enzymes)], anhydrous milk fat, whey, cream, sodium phosphate, sodium citrate, salt.

n_unocero · January 2012

clean eating = passing the 5 second rule :bigsmile:

or if you can't get to it in time...the 10 second rule.

tolygal · January 2012

Ouch!! I have seen people being pretty sarcastic and and kind of negative to others in the forums lately, but have never experienced it myself. It's actually quite insulting.... And believe me, I don't have a "thin skin" and I am quite aware that I've posted on an open internet forum, so please, no lectures. This was just pretty unexpected. I used to find these forums very helpful and supportive - maybe I was dilusional back then and it's always been like this. I'm just glad I'm not a 'newbie' anymore. I think I'd be scared away.

I'm aware of what the term "processed" means, and I actually feel a bit offended that I got so many responses that assume I'm so ignorant. I'll tell you what it does makes me think though.... that those people don't believe the chemicals, overly processed ingredients and lab-made crap, etc. are a big deal. I have no problem with that. But for some reason some seem to be offended that others would be interested in removing them from their diets. How does that hurt you??? Why do you care??? Maybe it's too much to believe that a person actually does some research and after that research they have made some decision for themselves that perhaps you don't agree with. Well, if so, then perhaps don't respond to these posts with your insulting, non-useful responses. I'm no expert and I was simply looking for someone who was better informed to chime in.

I am trying to become more educated about how things are made, how things are grown, what food manufactures put in the foods they sell us, and how that can affect me. I guess I should have been more clear when I said "clean." When I say "clean," I'm taking about mostly whole, minimally processed foods - things not made from chemicals and filled with artificial flavors and preservatives, etc.. If someone is offended or upset by someone's choices of the kind of food they want to put in their bodies, then just don't respond. But if anyone wants to offer some real help, please do.

margieward82 · January 2012

Ouch!! I have seen people being pretty sarcastic and and kind of negative to others in the forums lately, but have never experienced it myself. It's actually quite insulting.... And believe me, I don't have a "thin skin" and I am quite aware that I've posted on an open internet forum, so please, no lectures. This was just pretty unexpected. I used to find these forums very helpful and supportive - maybe I was dilusional back then and it's always been like this. I'm just glad I'm not a 'newbie' anymore. I think I'd be scared away.

I'm aware of what the term "processed" means, and I actually feel a bit offended that I got so many responses that assume I'm so ignorant. I'll tell you what it does makes me think though.... that those people don't believe the chemicals, overly processed ingredients and lab-made crap, etc. are a big deal. I have no problem with that. But for some reason some seem to be offended that others would be interested in removing them from their diets. How does that hurt you??? Why do you care??? Maybe it's too much to believe that a person actually does some research and after that research they have made some decision for themselves that perhaps you don't agree with. Well, if so, then perhaps don't respond to these posts with your insulting, non-useful responses. I'm no expert and I was simply looking for someone who was better informed to chime in.

I am trying to become more educated about how things are made, how things are grown, what food manufactures put in the foods they sell us, and how that can affect me. I guess I should have been more clear when I said "clean." When I say "clean," I'm taking about mostly whole, minimally processed foods - things not made from chemicals and filled with artificial flavors and preservatives, etc.. If someone is offended or upset by someone's choices of the kind of food they want to put in their bodies, then just don't respond. But if anyone wants to offer some real help, please do.

I am curious as to what offended you so much... ?

And if you are looking to learn more about how food is made, I highly reccomend reading "Omnivore's Dilema" (sp? no clue I am not checking either :P )

pniana · January 2012

Ouch!! I have seen people being pretty sarcastic and and kind of negative to others in the forums lately, but have never experienced it myself. It's actually quite insulting.... And believe me, I don't have a "thin skin" and I am quite aware that I've posted on an open internet forum, so please, no lectures. This was just pretty unexpected. I used to find these forums very helpful and supportive - maybe I was dilusional back then and it's always been like this. I'm just glad I'm not a 'newbie' anymore. I think I'd be scared away.

I'm aware of what the term "processed" means, and I actually feel a bit offended that I got so many responses that assume I'm so ignorant. I'll tell you what it does makes me think though.... that those people don't believe the chemicals, overly processed ingredients and lab-made crap, etc. are a big deal. I have no problem with that. But for some reason some seem to be offended that others would be interested in removing them from their diets. How does that hurt you??? Why do you care??? Maybe it's too much to believe that a person actually does some research and after that research they have made some decision for themselves that perhaps you don't agree with. Well, if so, then perhaps don't respond to these posts with your insulting, non-useful responses. I'm no expert and I was simply looking for someone who was better informed to chime in.

I am trying to become more educated about how things are made, how things are grown, what food manufactures put in the foods they sell us, and how that can affect me. I guess I should have been more clear when I said "clean." When I say "clean," I'm taking about mostly whole, minimally processed foods - things not made from chemicals and filled with artificial flavors and preservatives, etc.. If someone is offended or upset by someone's choices of the kind of food they want to put in their bodies, then just don't respond. But if anyone wants to offer some real help, please do.

I am curious as to what offended you so much... ?

And if you are looking to learn more about how food is made, I highly reccomend reading "Omnivore's Dilema" (sp? no clue I am not checking either :P )

I agree. I don't see anything offensive in these posts. I follow Dr. Junger's Clean book which means no dairy at all.

pniana · January 2012

Ouch!! I have seen people being pretty sarcastic and and kind of negative to others in the forums lately, but have never experienced it myself. It's actually quite insulting.... And believe me, I don't have a "thin skin" and I am quite aware that I've posted on an open internet forum, so please, no lectures. This was just pretty unexpected. I used to find these forums very helpful and supportive - maybe I was dilusional back then and it's always been like this. I'm just glad I'm not a 'newbie' anymore. I think I'd be scared away.

I'm aware of what the term "processed" means, and I actually feel a bit offended that I got so many responses that assume I'm so ignorant. I'll tell you what it does makes me think though.... that those people don't believe the chemicals, overly processed ingredients and lab-made crap, etc. are a big deal. I have no problem with that. But for some reason some seem to be offended that others would be interested in removing them from their diets. How does that hurt you??? Why do you care??? Maybe it's too much to believe that a person actually does some research and after that research they have made some decision for themselves that perhaps you don't agree with. Well, if so, then perhaps don't respond to these posts with your insulting, non-useful responses. I'm no expert and I was simply looking for someone who was better informed to chime in.

I am trying to become more educated about how things are made, how things are grown, what food manufactures put in the foods they sell us, and how that can affect me. I guess I should have been more clear when I said "clean." When I say "clean," I'm taking about mostly whole, minimally processed foods - things not made from chemicals and filled with artificial flavors and preservatives, etc.. If someone is offended or upset by someone's choices of the kind of food they want to put in their bodies, then just don't respond. But if anyone wants to offer some real help, please do.

I am curious as to what offended you so much... ?

And if you are looking to learn more about how food is made, I highly reccomend reading "Omnivore's Dilema" (sp? no clue I am not checking either :P )

I agree. I don't see anything offensive in these posts. I follow Dr. Junger's Clean book which means no dairy at all.

I should clarify. I use Dr. Junger's Clean Book as a guideline. There are certain foods I allow that he does not, like coffee and strawberries!

margieward82 · January 2012

I follow more of what Oxygen and Tosca's Clean Eating cookbooks suggest.. dairy is fine! Strawberries and coffee are fine! Just nothing artificial...

bettyboop573 · January 2012

I didnt really see anyone being negative either.....you said you were "new" to the whole clean eating so I think people were just trying to help out...dont think any offense to your intelligence was intended

tolygal · January 2012

Well, perhaps I'm just feeling sensitive today (probably so), but when I read all the comments only stating that oil is processed and dairy is processed.....with nothing else to help me understand 'how' processed laughing cow cheese is, I guess it just sort of sent a certain message to me. I just got the feeling that I people were annoyed with the term "processed" and felt the need to share the fact that "processed" doesn't mean un-clean. That's not where I was going with this - it really was a question I had about laughing cow cheese. As I stated, I don't know anything about it except for what I've always assumed - I just wanted to learn more. I'm talking about the difference between say 'real' cheese (minimally processed in my mind) and velveeta (which I consider an "immitation" cheese). I'm still learning about all this stuff. Maybe I should have explained all of this more - I've learned that when I say "clean" - I need to define my meaning of clean - I can't just leave it at the term. I just forget that sometimes. Like I said, perhaps I'm just being overly sensitive today. Anyway - I'm typing fast so I can get back to work - sorry if this is all over the place...

tolygal · January 2012

Just re-read my post (the 2nd one). Um, yes, I think I sounded more frustrated than I meant to. I didn't mean to sound quite so upset about it. I guess that's what happens when I post without enough time to re-read my messages:blushing:

agraciana · January 2012

Laughing Cow is my weakness. If I had to only have 2 things to eat for the rest of my life, I would choose laughing cow and crackers.

Thanks for the article!

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