By: Elna Botes van Schalkwyk
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| Preservatives |
Preservatives lengthen the shelf-life of foods, increasing manufacturers’ profits – at your expense, since most
are linked to health problems such as cancer, allergic reactions and more. Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydrozyttoluene (BHT) are preservatives that affect the neurological system of your brain, alter behavior and have the potential to cause cancer. Tertiary butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) is a chemical preservative so deadly that just five grams can kill you.
The preservative sodium benzoate -- found in many soft drinks, fruit juices and salad dressings – has been found to cause children to become measurably more hyperactive and distractible. Sodium nitrite, a commonly used preservative in hot dogs, deli meats and bacon, has been linked to higher rates of colorectal, stomach and pancreatic cancers. And the list goes on and on…
Worst Food Series 8: Microwave Popcorn
Worst Food Series 6: High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)
Worst Food Series 8: Microwave Popcorn
Worst Food Series 6: High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)
