11 Disgusting Ingredients That Aren't Advertised In Food →

Starbucks’ use of crushed beetles in food coloring for its frapuccino products—which it had labeled vegan—is merely the tip of the iceberg.

The cochineal beetle, often used in red food dyes, is one of many disgusting ingredients found in everyday foods.

Food companies might advertise natural flavors, low calories and vitamins A through Z, they’re much less likely to promote their use of  fish bladders, sand or human hair.

And you won’t believe what beaver anal glands—that’s correct—are used for.

Click here to see the disgusting things you never knew you were eating >

Great Day

Had wonderful time with my friend George who treated me to brunch at Elmo. The french toast is amazing!.  We then took a stroll on The High Line; the weather was great.  We also had a great discussions. 

Later on I met my friend Joseph and walked around Chelsea and the Flatiron District for a few hours.  I had not seen Joseph in a while; it was great to catch up with him. 

My life is really starting to change while being in recovery; for so long I kept myself in isolation only venturing out when I needed more drugs.  I had lost touch with many friends and family members.  Now I am slowly working on rebuilding the relationship and starting new ones.  I am not missing out on life by being independent from dependency. 

Truly a great 4th of July!