Keeping it simple with packaged foods

Most of the time, I like to make my own food (in case that's not obvious). However, there are times when packaged food makes a lot of sense, such as when we're traveling. There are plenty of great allergy-friendly foods out there, but one company stands out in my mind: Enjoy Life Foods.

Now sure, I've been known to scarf down half a package of Glutino vanilla sandwich cookies or Schar shortbread rounds, but here's my beef with those and many other companies: some of their products contain milk and/or eggs, and some don't. You have to read every label, every time.

You'd think I'd be used to reading labels, and that this wouldn't bother me. However, the whole point of buying the packaged food is convenience, and what is convenient about standing at the grocery store for half an hour reading the fine print? This brings me to Enjoy Life foods. When I see a package with their familiar branding, I know that I can grab it and go. Of course, of course, I scan the label anyway because I can't stop myself, but I can do that while standing in the checkout line because I already know that the product will be free of the 8 most common allergens. I also know it will taste good and, better yet, is likely to be enriched with some needed vitamins and minerals.

In case you're wondering, this post is not sponsored by Enjoy Life foods. I just realized yesterday, while growing increasingly frustrated reading labels at a store, that there is a better way, a way that really lets us all enjoy life a little more!