I’ve been writing about the benefits of eating organic food for months. I have focused on why this food is so essential for healthy living and how it makes us shine inside and out. One thing I haven’t noticed is why your daily non organic food is so bad for our health. I decided to go online and check out the ingredients that can be found in the food that many people eat on a daily basis. It’s more important than you think to read the ingredients on your food. Chances are if you can’t read the label, you probably shouldn’t be eating it. Here are examples of some popular foods and products along with their surprising ingredients. It’s sure to make even the biggest skeptics think more about switching to pure organic food. Remember, you can feel comfortable that the food you’re eating is safe when you switch to organic and you don’t need a chemistry course to translate ingredients!
gum, instant coffee, tea, pudding, gelatin dessert, non-dairy creamer
All of the above may contain an additive called acesulfame K which has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animal tests. It is an artificial sweetener known as “Sweet-One” or “Sunet”. Aspartame is also known to cause mental retardation if phenylalanine reaches toxic levels in the blood.
Breads, Canned/Bottled Beverages, Crackers, Cereals, Butter, Potato Flakes, Shortening, Seasonings, Soup Bases, Candy, Pet Food, Baked Goods and much, much more…
The above contain BHT and BHA, antioxidant chemicals that are used as preservatives in foods containing fats and oils. They protect the fat from oxidation and rancidity. These chemicals may contribute to the development of cancer. The International Agency for Research on Cancer and the State of California have publicly recognized BHA as a probable carcinogen.
Meat
Sodium nitrite and nitrate are found in meat to maintain freshness. Meat containing these chemicals can be a major contributor to illness when cooked at high temperatures. Nitrate turns into nitrite which in turn turns into nitrosamine when it fuses with other compounds under high heat and can cause cancer.
Chips and other snack foods: Jif peanut butter, Tide detergent, Crest toothpaste, Folgers coffee
Always check the ingredients! Olestra can be found in the above foods and products. Would you jump off a cliff if your friends told you to? Then you shouldn’t even say if they offer you anything containing Olestra. This disgusting additive is used as a fat replacement and is terrible for your health. It causes diarrhea because it strips your body of all the essential vitamins and minerals that are used to help protect you from cancer, heart disease and blindness. Once it latches onto your vital nutrients, it leaches them out. As if that’s not enough, Olestra is the gift that keeps on giving because it also inhibits your body’s ability to absorb more vitamins. Talk about getting yourself malnourished at night!
Fruits and vegetables, juices, soybean oil, sugar, meat including chicken, beef and pork
I cannot stress enough how important it is to buy organic produce to avoid pesticides. Pesticides build up in your system and are toxic. They prevent your body from releasing waste and block the absorption of nutrients. Many say there could possibly be a link between pesticides and the rising cases of autism over the years.
Quorn-brand and some other meat substitutes:
This product contains mycoprotein, which may sound healthy but is not. This is mold. That’s right, mold it with added chemicals to make it look and taste like meat! The creators claim that it is a mushroom product but it is actually mold that is grown in large tanks of liquid. They glamorize it a bit by saying that it undergoes “fermentation”. Seriously, who in their right mind would consider turning this bird product into “food” with no idea how to sell it for profit? If you want real protein without the meat, organic beans are a great way to go. There is a huge variety and many different ways to prepare them.
Soda
I define soda as liquid waste. Soda may taste interesting, but is it so good that we should risk our lives to drink it? There is nothing natural in it and high fructose corn syrup spoils our teeth. Many brands of soda contain sodium bicarbonate and citric acid (not the natural kind found in fruits, etc.). These chemicals together can turn into a carcinogen under heat or light. I think I’ll stick to water.
I saved the best for last…
Propylene Glycol and Ethylene Glycol can be found in…
Cosmetics, food seasoning, lotion, hand sanitizer, hair color, massage oils, hair gel and hairspray, popcorn, deodorant, mouthwash, medicine, lubricants, baby wipes, toothpaste, pet food, salad dressing, cake mix, soda, sour cream, and fat-free ice cream.
These chemicals contribute to:
- infertility
- birth defect
- nerve degeneration
- heart problems
- brain, liver, and kidney abnormalities
- metabolic problems
Propylene glycol is also used in anti-freeze, electronic smoke machines, hydraulic fluid, and as a solvent for pills (notably diazepam).
So, why go organic? I guess the question here is, why not?
Learn more about the importance of organic food on these television networks:
- Food Revolution ABC Fridays at 9:00 PM EST
- Future Food on Planet Green Tuesdays at 10:00 PM EST
Source by Frank Bilotta
