Yeast Free Living

I was delighted to see  that on my last visit to Trader Joe’s that they made a version of Stevia, a 100% all natural sweetener that is permitted on the Candida Diet.  I was very happy as is was of course cheaper in Trader Joe’s than it had been at Whole Foods or my local health food store.   Tonight I finally grabbed some as I out of the Sweet Leaf brand that I usually get. 

As I was preparing to make my herbal tea I grabbed the Trader Joe’s Stevia.  I never even thought to read the ingredients but I was appalled to see other ingredients Milk.  I am really kind of angry as I do not understand the need to put milk in Stevia.  It is however totally my fault as I just assumed that there would not be any additional ingredients.  Lesson learned.  Read every label carefully.  Even products that you have bought before as sometimes things do change.  I will try to return the Stevia.  I know it will be a loss to them but I am a loyal Trader Joe’s and I will just turn around and spend it right in the store.  I just hate to waste that money. I hope that they are understanding. 

So just to recap, today’s lesson is to Read Labels every time.