Wednesday, June 16, 2010

9 food additives to Avoid !



Because we live in a world of microwave, fast and/or restaurant "foods", its not too often we consider the cost of what we are putting into our bodies. The following is a list of 9 food additives which we should be aware of that are commonly found in commercial foods. Most of these are cancer causing, linked to cancer or precursors to tumors.

Sodium Nitrate (or Nitrite)
A preservative, coloring and flavoring commonly added to bacon, ham, hotdogs, lunch meats, smoked fish and corn beef.

BHA and BHT
A preservative found in cereal, chewing gum, potato chips and vegetble oils.

Propyl Gallate
Often used with BHA, this is sometimes found in meat products, chicken soup and chewing gum.

MSG
A flavor enhancer found in salad dressings, chips and restaurant food. It can cause headaches and nausea. Fibromyalgia Studies have found that complete or near complete relief could be attained by removing all MSG and aspartame containing foods and drinks from suffers of fibromyalgia.

Aspartame
Also known by Nutrasweet and Equal is found in low-calorie desserts, gelatins, drink mixes and soda. This can also cause neurological problems such as dizziness or hallucinations.

Acesulfame-K
An artificial sweetener found in baked goods, chewing gum and gelatin desserts.

Food Colorings
Blue 1,2; Red 3; Green; Yellow 5,6. These are found in beverages, candy, baked goods, fruit cocktail and candy. These have been linked to asthma, thyroid tumors, adrenal and kidney issues.

High Fructose Corn Syrup
Linked to a number of health issues. Found in beverages, snack foods, etc.

Sodium Chloride
Also known as table salt. Found in many of your "low fat" foods. Linked to high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke and kidney failure.


The Challenge
For one week, free yourself from anti-perspirant and replace it with baking soda.



The Gift
Red Wave Smoothie
  • 1/2 Cup Frozen Cherries
  • 1/2 Cup Frozen Mango
  • 1/4 Cup Golgi Berries
  • 2 tbsp Organic Sufficiency (innate choice multi-vitamin powder)
  • 1 1/4 Cup Almond or Hemp Milk
  • Add all the ingredients to the blender and enjoy.

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Resource - Mercola.com

No MSG for me, but I want you to see

Monosodium glutamate also known as MSG is the sodium salt of glutamic acid. Glutamic acid occurs naturally in many foods and is broken down slowly in the digestive process. MSG, which is produced by fermenting sugar beet molasses, is a additive which fools the brain into thinking something tastes better than it actually does.

In the 1960's a scientist, John Olney, discovered that MSG destroyed retinal cells in addition to killing vital neurons within the brain by exciting them to death. Our bodies can handle the glutamic acid found in many foods because of the blood-brain barrier. However, when high concentrations of glutamic acid (via msg) tip the balance of our blood, the blood brain barrier can be compromised.

One area of the brain that is susceptible to damage is the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus houses the control systems for the endocrine glands (Thyroid =metabolism, Pancreas=insulin regulation, Ovaries/Testes = reproduction, Adrenal glands = blood pressure/kidney function), sleep-wake cycles (i.e. insomnia) and the limbic system of emotional presentation (i.e. depression). You could say there are a few common health issues here that appear to be on the rise.

The following is a list of Hidden Names for MSG. This list is of factory created substances which contain at least 78% msg. Last time I checked 70% was a passing grade but the government only requires msg to be listed as msg if it is over 90% pure.

  • Monopotassium glutamate
  • Glutamate
  • Glutamic Acid
  • Vegetable Protein Extract
  • Gelatin
  • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP)
  • Hydrolyzed Plant Protein (HPP)
  • Autolyzed Plant Protein
  • Sodium Caseinate
  • Senomyx (wheat extract labeled as artificial flavor)
  • Calcium Caseinate
  • Textured Protein
  • Yeast Extract
  • Yeast food or nutrient
  • Autolyzed Yeast

The Challenge
Take a closer look at your grocery list. Read the labels of the foods you purchase and make the decision to put your health first. Start your friends and family on the road toward better health.

The Gift
Summer CooLoff
This one is for your juicer:
3 gala apples
1 pear (ripe = a little soft)
5 large strawberries

Juice 2 of the apples first and the third one last. If this is for two, double your contents.

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References:
www.msgmyths.com
Health and Nutrition Secrets - R. Blaylock