10 Food Ingredients You Must Never Eat Again.
90% of food products found in supermarkets are loaded with processed ingredients with no nutritional value.
The reality is that these ingredients are gradually killing us, bite after bite.
The good news is that what you put in your body is up to you!
Want to take back control of your diet and your health?
Here is a list of 10 ingredients to avoid at all costs for a toxin-free diet:
1. Sodium benzoate
What's this ? Sodium benzoate is a food additive frequently used to prevent mold growth in foods.
But when used with vitamin C or vitamin E, sodium benzoate produces benzene - an organic compound carcinogenic.
In addition, sodium benzoate acts on mitochondria (the energy generators of our cells), depriving them of oxygen.
It is also associated with a high risk of attention deficit disorder in children.
What foods should I avoid? Sodium benzoate is used as an additive under the name E211.
It is found in fruit juices, pickles, commercial dressings and condiments (aromatic extracts, mustard, etc.).
2. BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) and BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene)
What's this ? These are the most widely used synthetic antioxidants in the food industry. They are used to prevent the oxidation of oils and fats. BHA / BHT are believed to be allergens and carcinogenic.
However, there is a natural alternative to BHA / BTH: Vitamin E. Moreover, most products in organic stores use vitamin E to replace BHA / BHT.
What foods should you avoid? BHA is used as an additive under the name E320 and the BHT under the name E321. They are used in crisps, processed grains, lard, butter, canned meats, beer, cookies, and chewing gum.
3. MSG (monosodium glutamate)
What's this ? MSG is a popular food additive.
It acts directly on thehypothalamus, the region of the brain that regulates our appetite. GMS generates resistance to leptin, “The satiety hormone”.
In other words, MSG eliminates the feeling that one feels when one is no longer hungry. This explains why so many people are addicted to crisps!
The GMS is a excitotoxin. This means that it causes an overproduction of hormones. In particular, it causes an overproduction of dopamine. Therefore, it creates a euphoria comparable to that of taking the drug!
The GMS is also associated with theinflammation liver and at the dysplasia.
What foods should you avoid? MSG is used as a food additive under the name E621.
It is found in canned soups, fast food, potato chips, Chinese food, canned sauces and commercial dressings.
4. Sweeteners
What's this ?Synthetic sweeteners replace sugar. A study reveals that artificial sweeteners act on bacteria that are naturally found in our digestive system.
More specifically, sweeteners stimulate harmful bacteria that increase the risk of diabetes and D'obesity.
Study finds that the risk of death from heart disease increases by 50% in women who consume 2 watered down drinks per day.
What foods should I avoid? Synthetic sweeteners are used to impart a sweet flavor to foods.
It is found in sodas, low-fat yogurts, fruit juices, chewing gum and candy.
Here are some popular synthetic sweeteners along with their food additive code to easily find them in the ingredient list: acesulfame potassium (E950), aspartame (E951), saccharin (E954) and sucralose (E955).
To learn more about natural alternatives to sugar, read our article on the subject here.
5. Potassium bromate
What's this ? Potassium bromate is used as a food additive to whiten bread dough and make it firmer.
Bromate potassium is carcinogenic. It is known to cause the kidney and thyroid cancer.
In principle, it is completely destroyed during cooking. Nevertheless, trace elements can still be found in industrial pastry products.
What foods should you avoid? Potassium bromate is used under the name E924.
Fortunately, its use as a food additive has been banned in the European Union, Canada, Brazil and China. But not in the United States - remember if you are traveling there!
It is found in fast food sandwiches, frozen pizzas and industrial baking products.
6. Acrylamide
What's this ? Acrylamide is a toxic synthetic product. It appears “spontaneously” when certain foods are cooked at over 120 ° C.
It is a highly carcinogenic.
What foods should you avoid? Foods heated to over 120 ° C, such as crisps, fries, coffee and toasted almonds.
FYI, cigarette smoke also contains acrylamide.
7. Sodium nitrite
What's this ? Sodium nitrite is a food additive.
It is used as a preservative. It is also used to "fix" the colors of processed meat foods. Savory, isn't it?
Sodium nitrite is suspected to be carcinogenic. It is associated with a high risk of pancreatic cancer in rats.
What foods should I avoid? It is used under the name E2505.
It is found in processed meat foods (sausages, bacon, etc.) and canned foods that contain meat.
8. Corn syrup
What's this ? It is also known by the generic name of glucose-fructose syrup.
It is a sweetener made from corn starch. It is mainly made up of glucose.
Among other things, corn syrup is associated with diabetes et al'obesity.
What foods should I avoid? Corn syrup is sometimes referred to as isoglucose.
It is found in sodas, candy bars, juice concentrates, processed cereals and some condiments.
9. Brominated vegetable oil
What's this ? Brominated vegetable oil is a food additive used primarily as an emulsifier and stabilizer in soft drinks.
As the name suggests, brominated vegetable oil contains bromine. It is the same component that is found in fire extinguishers.
Bromine is linked to several health problems, including disorders of the cardiovascular system and some thyroid.
What foods should I avoid? Brominated vegetable oil is used as a food additive. She is known as E443.
Fortunately, it is banned in the European Union, Japan and Australia. But not in the rest of the world - so read the ingredients carefully when you find yourself abroad!
It is found in sodas and sports drinks (Gatorade, for example).
10. Artificial colors
What's this ? Artificial colors are used to add color to food.
Some artificial colors are linked to several forms of cancer : thyroid, bladder, kidneys and brain.
What foods should I avoid? Colors are frequently used in foods.
Here are the ones you should absolutely avoid: blue E132, blue E133, green E143, Red E127 and yellow E110.
These colors are found in candies, cereals, candy bars, frozen meals and fruit juices.
Our advices
The best way to avoid these ingredients is to eat organic as much as possible.
The preparation of organic products follows rigorous principles. In particular, the restrictions on the use of food additives are strict - they guarantee a healthy diet.
Certainly, the prices of products from organic farming are more expensive, but not necessarily much more, if you buy in bulk common products like rice, pasta and plain yoghurt.
By buying certified organic products, you are also buying a better quality of life - a life without artificial toxins.
Ask yourself this essential question: is there a better investment than investing in your own body?
There you have it, you know the 10 ingredients that you shouldn't eat anymore :-)
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