Top 5 Ingredients To Avoid When Shopping
f they have any of these ingredients listed, just put it back on the shelf and search for a natural alternative (which 9 out of 10 times there is):
Monosodium Glutamate (aka MSG):
MSG is a excitotoxin, which is just a fancy word for saying it affects your nerve system. It “over excites” nerve cells sometimes even to the point where they die. Too much MSG can lead to neurological disorders from too many brain cells being killed off.
Because most people are aware MSG is a bad ingredient, don’t expect it to be clearly listed. It also goes by the names of: Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein; Hydrolyzed Plan Protein; Vegetable Protein Extract; Yeast Extract; Glutamate; Glutamic Acid; Sodium Caseinate; Textured Protein; Soy Protein Isolates; Barley Malt; Calcium Caseinate and Malt Extract.
Aspartame:
It is similar to MSG in that it’s an excitotoxin but research believes it might also be a carcinogen and produces side affects like headaches, bloat, gas, and dizziness.
It’s found in over 6,000 products including diet and sugar-free drinks, snacks, gum, frozen foods, and so much more.
Other nicknames to look out for: NutraSweet, Equal; Spoonful, Natrataste, and AminoSweet
High Fructose Corn Syrup:
It’s made from genetically modified corn and is the #1 source of calories in the US diet! HFCS is associated to weight gain and diabetes. Avoid it please.
It has also been linked to cardiovascular disease, arthritis, and increased cholesterol.
Other names they use to sneak it into your cart: corn sugar, fructose sugar, high fructose maize , fruit fructose.
Sodium Nitrite/Nitrate:
Both of these are used for meat preservation. When these are consumed they are carcinogens. In fact, the World Cancer Research Fun found that eating 1.8 oz of processed meats per day, increases cancer risk by 20%.
You’ll find them in hot dogs, salami, bacon, cured meats, corned beef, lunch meats, jerky, and smoked salmon.
Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone (rBGH):
This hormone is produced by none other than Monsanto and it’s a genetically engineered growth hormone for cows. It’s used to make cows pump out more milk .
The sad part is that it’s not required by the FDA to be placed on the label. But rBGH has been linked to increased breast, colon and prostate cancers.
It’s also been linked to have an affect on increased rates of puberty in young girls.
Make sure to stick with milk and dairy products (yogurt, cheese, etc) that clearly states “NO rBGH or rBST”.
So there you have it. Take a look at the foods in your pantry and freezer. Do they have any of these ingredients? I am not saying to toss them out but perhaps the next time you go shopping search for other healthier alternatives.
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