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