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There are so many harmful things that are injected into perfectly healthy food
like advanced cooking recipes, rendering them unhealthy, before they are
available to use for consumption. Despite research that links these ingredients
to harmful side effects like tumors, cancer, ADHD and more, the FDA is refusing
to completely ban them. So, the next best thing I can is do is to try my best to
avoid them. Here are seven ingredients you should always try to avoid, or eat in
severe moderation. I like to carry around a list of these preservatives to make
sure they’re not in any of the ingredients lists of the foods
MSG is a common food additive that is considered a neurotoxin because it can
overstimulate cells to death. It is found in many everyday foods, including deli
meats and salad dressings. Heed warnings about consuming too much of it, and
know the symptoms to watch for if you do, such upset stomach 15 after
consuming the MSG, headaches, and arm or leg weakness. You can help
eliminate MSG from your own diet by making some simple foods, like salad
dressings, from scratch.
BHA & BHT
These additives are often added to food made with fats to prevent early
spoilage and extend shelf-life. They are known to cause cancer in rats, and,
although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration considers both to be safe, they
are toxic in large qualities. You can steer clear of this additive by choosing
natural snack brands and making your own snacks, like potato chips, from
scratch.

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Think Twice about Artificial Ingredients and Food Additives

  • 1. There are so many harmful things that are injected into perfectly healthy food like advanced cooking recipes, rendering them unhealthy, before they are available to use for consumption. Despite research that links these ingredients to harmful side effects like tumors, cancer, ADHD and more, the FDA is refusing to completely ban them. So, the next best thing I can is do is to try my best to avoid them. Here are seven ingredients you should always try to avoid, or eat in severe moderation. I like to carry around a list of these preservatives to make sure they’re not in any of the ingredients lists of the foods MSG is a common food additive that is considered a neurotoxin because it can overstimulate cells to death. It is found in many everyday foods, including deli meats and salad dressings. Heed warnings about consuming too much of it, and know the symptoms to watch for if you do, such upset stomach 15 after consuming the MSG, headaches, and arm or leg weakness. You can help eliminate MSG from your own diet by making some simple foods, like salad dressings, from scratch. BHA & BHT These additives are often added to food made with fats to prevent early spoilage and extend shelf-life. They are known to cause cancer in rats, and, although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration considers both to be safe, they are toxic in large qualities. You can steer clear of this additive by choosing natural snack brands and making your own snacks, like potato chips, from scratch.