If you shop in the aisles of the grocery store you are definitely buying processed foods that contain a scary of list of preservatives, colorings, flavorings, emulsifiers & more. Always shop the exterior of the store or go to your local Farmer’s Market or bread specialty store that contains ONLY flour, water, salt & honey = YUM!
Top 10 Food Additives to Avoid1. Artificial Sweeteners
Aspartame, also known as Nutrasweet & Equal, Acesulfame-K, Sucralose, = BAD NEWS. Found in beverages like diet soda, baked goods confections, table-top sugar, substitutes & many processed foods.
2. High Fructose Corn Syrup
Increases your LDL “bad” cholesterol levels and contributes to the development of diabetes. Found in beverages, baked goods confections, table-top sugar, substitutes & many processed foods.
3. Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
Used as a flavor enhancer also called Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Autolyzed Yeast Extract and is in many processed foods.
4. Trans Fat
Increases LDL cholesterol levels & increases your risk of heart disease & strokes.
5. Common Food Dyes
Contributes to behavioral problems in children & leads to a significant reduction in IQ = SCARY! Look for FD&C Blue Nos. 1 and 2, FD&C Green No. 3, FD&C Red Nos. 3 and 40, FD&C Yellow Nos. 5 and 6, Orange B, Citrus Red No. 2, etc…Found in many processed foods (candies, snack foods, margarine, cheese, soft drinks, jams/jellies, gelatins, puddings & pie fillings.
6. Sodium Sulphite
Used in processed foods and can result in headaches, breathing problems & rashes.
7. Sodium Nitrate / Sodium Nitrite
Found in fruit sauces & jellies, beverages, baked goods, cured meats, oils & margarines, cereals, snack foods, fruits & vegetables. This triggers insulin production from the liver and is causing brain diabetes = YIKES!
8. BHA & BHT
Preservatives that affect the neurological system of your brain, alters behavior and has the potential to cause cancer. Found in fruit sauces & jellies, beverages, baked goods, cured meats, oils & margarines, cereals, dressings, snack foods, fruits & vegetables.
9. Sulphur Dioxide
Sulphur additives are toxic and can cause bronchial problems, low blood pressure & anaphylactic shock. Found in dried processed fruits, always buy “sulphur free”.
10. Potassium Bromate
Used to increase volume in processed breads.
Why do they use these chemical laden, SCARY additives?? $$$$$ They slow the apoilage, prevent fats & oils from becoming rancid or developing an off-flavor, prevent cut fruits from turning brown, fortify or enrich the food with synthetic vitamins & minerals (which are lost during processing), and improve taste, texture & appearance.
How do you avoid them?? DITCH THE PROCESSED FOODS. I CHALLENGE you to go through your entire pantry, fridge & freezer today and DITCH any of the items that contain any of these 10 preservatives. You and your families health depend on it!
Where do you get your bread? What is safe to buy at the grocery store? We live in an area that does not have alot of store choices. Just trying how to figure out where to get better quality foods like bread etc.
Hello Kelly!
Do you have a bread maker? If you do not have a local bakery and cannot make your own bread it is best to buy a brand that does NOT contain these two things: 1. High Fructose Corn Syrup or 2. Enriched Wheat. The less ingredients the better. Hope this helps!