by Paula Owens
1. ASPARTAME, SPLENDA, SWEET-N-LOW, EQUAL: Aspartame is an artificial, chemical sweetener found in diet foods such as low-calorie desserts, gelatins, drink mixes, and sodas. It may cause cancer or neurological problems, such as dizziness, migraine headaches, weight gain, increased appetite or hallucinations. NutraSweet is in over 7,000 foods!
Side effects:
Heart disease
Bloating and edema
Headaches
Rashes and hives
Cravings
Weight gain - results in obesity
Predispose you to Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer's Disease
Brain seizures
Cancer
2. PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED OILS (TRANS FATS): Partially hydrogenated oils are found in thousands of processed foods (breakfast cereals, cookies, chips, all CRAP food). Trans fats are proven to cause heart disease. Restaurant food, especially from fast food chains, often serve food loaded with trans fats. Consequences of a diet high in trans fats include:
inflammation
immune function
testosterone
Arthritis
Cancer
Decrease IQ - learning disabilities. American IQ has dropped 20 points in the past 20 years.
Diabetes
Elevated blood pressure
Free radical production
Heart Disease
Interferes with neurological & visual development of fetus
Liver damage
Obesity
Osteoporosis
Type II diabetes
3. MSG: MSG -- Monosodium glutamate is a chemical that has been associated with reproductive disorders, migraine headaches, permanent damage to the endocrine system leading to obesity and other serious disorders. MSG is used in many foods as a taste enhancer. It is linked to reduced fertility.
4. SODIUM NITRATE: This is a preservative, coloring, and flavoring commonly added to bacon, ham, hot dogs, luncheon meats, smoked fish and corned beef. Studies have linked eating it to various types of cancer.
5. HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP: HFCS is the number one source of calories for most Americans and causes obesity. You'll find high-fructose corn syrup in processed crap food, sodas, syrup that goes into your Latte from Starbucks, etc. HFCS is extremely toxic to your liver, increases inflammation, oxidative stress and creates an aggressive insulin response.
6. BHA and BHT: Butylated hydroxyanisole and butylated hydrozyttoluene are used to preserve common household foods. They are found in cereals, chewing gum, potato chips and vegetable oils. They are oxidants, which form potentially cancer-causing reactive compounds in your body.
7. FOOD COLORINGS: (Blue 1, 2; Red 3; Green 3; Yellow 5, 6) Six food colorings still on the market are linked with cancer in animal testing. There is evidence that food coloring and food additives contribute to behavioral problems in children, lead to lower IQ, hyperactivity, ADHD, depression, etc.
Blue 1 and 2, found in beverages, candy, baked goods and pet food have been linked to cancer in mice.
Red 3, used to dye cherries, fruit cocktail, candy and baked goods have been shown to cause thyroid tumors in rats. Read the list of ingredients in your child's cough syrup!
Green 3, added to candy and beverages, has been linked to bladder cancer.
Yellow 6, added to beverages, sausage, gelatin, baked goods, and candy, has been linked to tumors of the adrenal gland and kidney.
8. REFINED WHEAT: Wheat and gluten have adverse health affects for approximately 80% of the population. Refined grains disrupt insulin levels. Eliminate gluten-products for two weeks and tell me how great you feel.
9. SODIUM CHLORIDE: Table salt. Commercial salt is highly processed and full of aluminum, chemicals and additives which are toxic. Opt for a healthier version, Bragg's amino acids or Celtic sea salt. (light pink, grey or beige color).
10. WHITE SUGAR: Sugar is more addictive than cocaine! Sugar has a profound influence on your brain function and your psychological function. When you consume excess amounts of sugar, your body releases excess amounts of insulin, which in turn causes a drop in your blood sugar, also known as hypoglycemia. In addition, sugar is pro-flammatory damages skin collagen and promotes wrinkles, increases your appetite, depletes your body of B vitamins, causes joint degeneration, ADHD and other behavior disorders, stimulates cholesterol sythesis and weight gain.
It's important to form a habit of reading the list of ingredients on ALL products!
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