12 foods to avoid now

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Ladies I alredy avoid these 1 fods so rea and see what yuo need to

avoid too.It can be done. Heidi

Including something new in a food isn't always a good idea,

especially when it comes to your health. Here are 12 additives to

subtract from your diet:

(Please understand these are not my assessments, but those by MSN

Health and Fitness. My comments and recommendations are in my

comment below.)

1. Sodium Nitrate (also called Sodium Nitrite)

This is a preservative, coloring, and flavoring commonly added to

bacon, ham, hot dogs, luncheon meats, smoked fish, and corned beef.

Studies have linked eating it to various types of cancer.

2. BHA and BHT

Butylated hydroxyanisole and butylated hydrozyttoluene are used to

preserve common household foods. They are found in cereals, chewing

gum, potato chips, and vegetable oils. They are oxidants, which form

potentially cancer-causing reactive compounds in your body.

3. Propyl Gallate

Another preservative, often used in conjunction with BHA and BHT. It

is sometimes found in meat products, chicken soup base, and chewing

gum. Animals studies have suggested that it could be linked to

cancer.

4. Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)

MSG is an amino acid used as a flavor enhancer in soups, salad

dressings, chips, frozen entrees, and restaurant food. It can cause

headaches and nausea, and animal studies link it to damaged nerve

cells in the brains of infant mice.

5. Trans Fats

Trans fats are proven to cause heart disease. Restaurant food,

especially fast food chains, often serve foods laden with trans fats.

6. Aspartame

Aspartame, also known by the brand names Nutrasweet and Equal, is a

sweetener found in so-called diet foods such as low-calorie desserts,

gelatins, drink mixes, and soft drinks. It may cause cancer or

neurological problems, such as dizziness or hallucinations.

7. Acesulfame-K

This is a relatively new artificial sweetener found in baked goods,

chewing gum, and gelatin desserts. There is a general concern that

testing on this product has been scant, and some studies show the

additive may cause cancer in rats.

8. Food Colorings: Blue 1, 2; Red 3; Green 3; Yellow 6

Five food colorings still on the market are linked with cancer in

animal testing. Blue 1 and 2, found in beverages, candy, baked goods

and pet food, have been linked to cancer in mice. Red 3, used to dye

cherries, fruit cocktail, candy, and baked goods, has been shown to

cause thyroid tumors in rats. Green 3, added to candy and beverages,

has been linked to bladder cancer. The widely used yellow 6, added to

beverages, sausage, gelatin, baked goods, and candy, has been linked

to tumors of the adrenal gland and kidney.

9. Olestra

Olestra, a synthetic fat found in some potato chip brands, can cause

severe diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and gas. Olestra also inhibits

healthy vitamin absorption from fat-soluble carotenoids that are

found in fruits and vegetables.

10. Potassium Bromate

Potassium bromate is used as an additive to increase volume in some

white flour, breads, and rolls. It is known to cause cancer in

animals, and even small amounts in bread can create a risk for humans.

11. White Sugar

Watch out for foods with added sugars, such as baked goods, cereals,

crackers, sauces and many other processed foods. It is unsafe for

your health, and promotes bad nutrition.

12. Sodium Chloride

A dash of sodium chloride, more commonly known as salt, can bring

flavor to your meal. But too much salt can be dangerous for your

health, leading to high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, and

kidney failure.

Sources:

MSN Health and Fitness

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I KNOW THERE ARE A TON OF FOODS I SHOULD AVOID. BUT IT SEEMS THOSE ARE ALL I CAN AFFORD. WITH FOOD PRICES RAISING EVEN HIGHER, IT IS HARDER AFFORD TO EAT THE ORGANIC AND HEALTHIER FOODS. AM I MISSING WAYS TO GET BARGAINS IN SHOPPING FOR THESE ITEMS?heidi <heidilhlokey@...> wrote: Ladies I alredy avoid these 1 fods so rea and see what yuo need to avoid too.It can be done. HeidiIncluding something new in a food isn't always a good idea, especially when it comes to your health.

Here are 12 additives to subtract from your diet:(Please understand these are not my assessments, but those by MSN Health and Fitness. My comments and recommendations are in my comment below.)1. Sodium Nitrate (also called Sodium Nitrite)This is a preservative, coloring, and flavoring commonly added to bacon, ham, hot dogs, luncheon meats, smoked fish, and corned beef. Studies have linked eating it to various types of cancer.2. BHA and BHTButylated hydroxyanisole and butylated hydrozyttoluene are used to preserve common household foods. They are found in cereals, chewing gum, potato chips, and vegetable oils. They are oxidants, which form potentially cancer-causing reactive compounds in your body.3. Propyl Gallate Another preservative, often used in conjunction with BHA and BHT. It is sometimes found in meat products, chicken soup base, and chewing gum. Animals studies have

suggested that it could be linked to cancer. 4. Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) MSG is an amino acid used as a flavor enhancer in soups, salad dressings, chips, frozen entrees, and restaurant food. It can cause headaches and nausea, and animal studies link it to damaged nerve cells in the brains of infant mice.5. Trans FatsTrans fats are proven to cause heart disease. Restaurant food, especially fast food chains, often serve foods laden with trans fats.6. AspartameAspartame, also known by the brand names Nutrasweet and Equal, is a sweetener found in so-called diet foods such as low-calorie desserts, gelatins, drink mixes, and soft drinks. It may cause cancer or neurological problems, such as dizziness or hallucinations.7. Acesulfame-KThis is a relatively new artificial sweetener found in baked goods, chewing gum, and gelatin desserts. There is a general concern that testing

on this product has been scant, and some studies show the additive may cause cancer in rats.8. Food Colorings: Blue 1, 2; Red 3; Green 3; Yellow 6Five food colorings still on the market are linked with cancer in animal testing. Blue 1 and 2, found in beverages, candy, baked goods and pet food, have been linked to cancer in mice. Red 3, used to dye cherries, fruit cocktail, candy, and baked goods, has been shown to cause thyroid tumors in rats. Green 3, added to candy and beverages, has been linked to bladder cancer. The widely used yellow 6, added to beverages, sausage, gelatin, baked goods, and candy, has been linked to tumors of the adrenal gland and kidney.9. OlestraOlestra, a synthetic fat found in some potato chip brands, can cause severe diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and gas. Olestra also inhibits healthy vitamin absorption from fat-soluble carotenoids that are found in fruits and

vegetables.10. Potassium BromatePotassium bromate is used as an additive to increase volume in some white flour, breads, and rolls. It is known to cause cancer in animals, and even small amounts in bread can create a risk for humans.11. White SugarWatch out for foods with added sugars, such as baked goods, cereals, crackers, sauces and many other processed foods. It is unsafe for your health, and promotes bad nutrition. 12. Sodium ChlorideA dash of sodium chloride, more commonly known as salt, can bring flavor to your meal. But too much salt can be dangerous for your health, leading to high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure.Sources:MSN Health and FitnessGENTLE HUGS, CHRISTINA

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Hi ,

I know it's really hard to find inexpensive organic food, but here's a

couple of suggestions for you:

-- check out your local health food store (or if you're lucky enough

to have a supermarket that has an organic section) -- the bulk bins

are where you find your greatest bargains. You can get brown rice,

organic granola, nuts and seeds, oatmeal, all kinds of flours, and

especially spices (that's the cheapest way to buy spices that I've

found)

-- I've heard about a website called mambosprouts.com where you can

print out coupons for organic food. It doesn't seem like that's much

of a savings, but every little bit adds up.

Also, there are some types of produce that are less susceptible to

pesticides, so it doesn't make any sense to buy organic for these.

Check out this link for more info.

http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB116891484181777282-DAQvGZvYk0fl98iJ14oVPW\

ONusU_20080115.html

Hope this helps,

Laurie