They get one demerit since they didn't cover the financial aspect that super foods seem expensive in the immediate purchases, and manufactured foods are generally appear much cheaper. As I have been slowly transitioning what I buy at the grocery store to accommodate my new eating habits I haven't spent any more money at the grocery store in the past two months than I have in the whole year prior. But I have been spending A LOT less money to pay for lunch at work. So essentially, eating better foods from home is less expensive. They get another demerit for not discussing how the reason why a lot of people don't eat right is because they have no idea how to make food for themselves.
They did point out something interesting about food manufacturers and their interest in keeping you hungry and going back for more. Guess what? It involved sugar. After watching that, I happened to be eating burritos that my hubby made for me. I turned around the package for the burrito shells that I was using to make my dinner and saw that the last ingredient was sugar. Hmmm. What is the need for sugar in a non-rising bread? There is no yeast in a non-rising bread and therefore no need for sugar. Is it really for flavor? Has anyone ever eaten a soft shell burrito for it's sweet flavor?
The second documentary I watched was "Happy". In a way it complimented my first choice as food and happiness or unhappiness usually go hand in hand. It's got some interesting points about people's perceptions and happiness all around the globe. It doesn't really talk about food, but it was enlightening. Since, everyone's goal is happiness I highly recommend it.
Anyhow, I've come across a few more possible sweeteners. One was brought to my attention thanks to a friend. At first I'd first I figured I'd focus on the sweeteners that anyone should be able to find in a regular grocery store but then it occured to me that with all the online shopping the average person does, there's no reason not to be completely thorough and include others that may be found in specialty stores or online.
So here goes:
Sucanat - I discussed this one briefly before. It is purely crushed, heated dehydrated sugar cane juice. It has a strong flavor, not necessarily sweet. It is not as sweet as sugar and it is grainy, making it difficult to bake with. Considered raw.
Coconut palm sugar - it is a sugar that is harvested from the tree by using the sap. It's hailed for being highly nutritious and having similar fatty-chains to that of breast milk. However it is at the expense of the coconut. A coconut tree drained of its sap cannot make coconuts, making it an unsustainable harvest.
Lucuma Powder - Named for the fruit in Peru it came from. It is said to be high in beta-carotene and B vitamins and it come from a fruit that has a flavor of maple and sweet potato. Now that sounds yummy! It is also dried and ground, similar to Sucanat. Considered raw.
Yacon - Also a Peruvian fruit that is compared in texture and flavor to apple and watermelon. It is often dried and crushed. Also found in dried slices or syrup form. Not as sweet as sugar but the grains are fine enough to claim that it can be a sugar substitute for equal volume. Considered Raw.