10/20/2026
I’ve been asking coffee shops in Greece what coffee, milk, and sugar they use. I’m taking pictures because I want to compare them with what I use at home. One thing worth understanding: a preservative keeps food from spoiling. A color additive changes its appearance. They have different jobs, so lumping everything together as “preservatives” doesn’t tell us much. Here’s a specific difference: titanium dioxide is a color additive used to make some foods whiter or brighter. The EU no longer allows it in food. The U.S. still permits it within limits. That doesn’t tell me what caused my bloating. I haven’t established that it was even in the products I used. But feeling different here made me want to look closer instead of assuming my stomach was just the problem. I’m comparing actual products, ingredients, and portions. Even the amount of milk can affect how someone tolerates a drink. Our goal is to help people feel good and age well. Food deserves attention alongside everything else we look at. I’ll share the specific comparisons and which products I can find back home.
