1. POTASSIUM BROMATE
An additive used in
breads (like Wonder bread) and rolls to increase their volume and produce a
fine crumb structure. It has been banned by every other industrialized country
other than the U.S. and Japan.
When sodium
benzoate is used in beverages also containing ascorbic acid (aka vitamin C),
the substances can form small amounts of benzene, a chemical that causes
leukemia and other cancers.
Are antioxidant preservatives
used to keep foods from going bad. These carcinogens impact sleep and appetite, and
have been associated with liver and kidney damage, hair loss, behavioral problems,
cancer, fetal abnormalities and growth retardation.
These additives are used as colorants, to preserve
flavor, “beef up” volume, and to preserve the shelf life
of meats like hot dogs, bacon and sausage. They mix with stomach acids to form
nitrosamines, potent cancer-causing cells associated with oral, stomach, brain,
esophageal and bladder cancers. Noticeable side effects include dizziness,
headaches, nausea and vomiting.
Eating processed meat daily may increase your risk of cancer by
20% and they two ingredients are partially to blame.
This antioxidant preservative is used by food
manufacturers to prevent fats and oils from spoiling, and is often used in
conjunction with BHA and BHT. Watch out for it in vegetable oil, potato sticks,
chicken soup base, meat products, chewing gum and cosmetic products.
6. PARTIALLY
HYDROGENATED OIL
The nemesis of heart health is trans fat. Trans fats are twice as difficult for the body to dissolve as
saturated fats, they clogs your arteries, raise bad cholesterol and lower good
cholesterol. Trans fats cause heart
disease, diabetes, nutritional deficiencies and cellular deterioration.
This ingredient is actually a chemical agent that used to be
claimed as a cleaning agent for car engines and other cleaning products. Avoid
all products containing aspartame such as Splenda and Sweet’n’Low because this
ingredient is considered to be a potent nerve toxin that can alter brain
function, cause neurological problems, autoimmune diseases, behavioral changes in adults and even mental retardation in
growing fetuses. Side effects can also include headaches, seizures, menstrual
problems and gastro-intestinal distress.
Fructose is a highly processed sweetener that causes weight gain
and belly fat, but also increases blood sugar content and blood pressure.
Is a neurotoxin
that causes damage to nerve cells by overexciting them to the point of cell
death. Overexcited nerve cells tell your brain that you need more, so in
essence, it is addictive and can cause serious weight gain. MSG can cause obesity,
type II diabetes and metabolic syndrome. MSG is often hidden and labeled as monosodium
glutamate, maltodextrin, sodium caseinate, autolyzed yeast, autolyzed vegetable
protein, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, yeast extract and even citric acid.
10. FOOD COLORINGS
Food
coloring are used to make food look more colorful and appealing to consumers. Red
dye number 3 is associated with tumor development. Dyes have been linked to
allergic reactions, hyperactivity in children, and even cancer. Just avoid them
at all costs.
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