Food additives adversely affect our health and well-being. Toxic additives are prevalent in our food here in the United States. Many additives are not just questionable, they are toxic and harmful to both our mental and physical health.
The Role of the FDA and "GRAS" Additives
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays a critical role in regulating food safety, but its approach to additives is laid-back compared to other countries. Their concern is with illnesses caused by pathogens like E.Coli and Salmonella but they're not diligent about toxic additives.
There is a category of additives known as "GRAS - Generally Recognized As Safe". These additives are allowed in our food supply with minimal scrutiny by the FDA. While some additives may be safe, others lead to serious health issues when consumed regularly.
Many are banned in other countries like Canada, the UK, and throughout the European Union due to concerns over their long-term safety. I've provided a list of these below. The list was compiled by leading MDs and PhDs in this country - experts in metabolic health.
Toxic Additives to Watch
Let’s dive into some specific additives that research has found to be harmful:
Artificial Food Dyes: Colors like Yellow #3, Yellow #6, and Red #40 give processed foods vibrant colors but these synthetic chemicals are connected to hyperactivity, inattentiveness, restlessness, and food allergies in children. They also contribute to ADHD in adults.
Potassium Bromate: Commonly used in bread production, potassium bromate is a known carcinogen, linked to tumors of the kidney and thyroid, and mesotheliomas. It is also linked to severe respiratory, kidney, and skin damage.
While some bread products are labeled “bromate-free,” many still contain this harmful ingredient.
Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO): This oil contains bromine. Long-term exposure can cause neurological problems like headaches, fatigue, tremors, thyroid damage, and memory loss, it can also irritate the skin and mucous membranes.
Titanium Dioxide: Sometimes used as a whitening agent in foods, titanium dioxide poses serious risks as it is linked to DNA damage that leads to cancer, immune and nervous system toxicity, inflammation, and damage to the gut lining.
Azodicarbonamide (ADA): Found in many processed breads and crackers, it has been linked to respiratory issues - including asthma, skin irritation, liver and kidney damage, and increased cancer risk. Banned in several countries this chemical remains prevalent in U.S foods.
Take Control of Your Health
With so many of these toxic additives in our food supply, you'll need to read labels diligently to dodge them. Whenever possible it's best to avoid processed foods and choose Whole, Organic ingredients. It can be tough to find organic food and cooking time is also an issue in this busy world. But think about all the time you currently waste dealing with health issues, feeling sick or distracted. There are online sources that deliver organic meal prep to your door. I've discovered that they are less expensive than shopping and then throwing ingredients out at the end of the week.
**At Spiral Herbal Remedies, we take pride in providing high-quality Organic Herbal Remedies, completely free from harmful additives and full of natural goodness.
Thoughts
It often takes a health crisis to change our eating habits but checking for these toxins is easy. Share this info with your friends and family and support one another on a path to wellness.
I can help you after you've developed health issues but wouldn't it be nice to prevent them in the first place? The government isn't regulating this part of the food industry and it is making us all sick. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our Herbal Remedies, feel free to reach out to me at spiralherbalrem@gmail.com
More reading...
**If you haven't read blog post #94 on the Microbiome, I highly recommend you do.
**Post #112 is about the causes of inflammation and Autoimmune Diseases. Check it out.
**Aaaand there will be an post coming up on Diabetes and how to easily lower your blood glucose levels, so keep your eyes peeled.
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