04 March 2015

Cancer causing ingredients in foods

There are some ingredients in processed foods that are known to cause cancer or other ailments:
 
Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
 
Soups, sauces, gravies, baby formula, low-fat and no-fat milk, candy, gum, and processed foods all could have this additive known for causing reproductive, nervous system and brain disorders. It can even be found as a wax or pesticide on non-organic fruits and vegetables.
 
Nitrates
 
Preservatives that are potentially carcinogenic and found in processed foods or meat.
 
Potassium bromate
 
Banned worldwide, except in the United States and Japan. This is found in baked goods and can cause cancer and kidney and nervous system disorders.
 
Rapeseed Oil
 
This emulsifier and stabilizer found in baked goods, dairy products and processed meats which can cause cancer, heart disease and vision loss.
 
Saccharine
 
Artificial sweetener found to cause cancer. 
 
Artificial Color, FD & C food color
 
Potentially a carcinogenic, this can also contain traces of lead and arsenic and it’s derived from coal tar. Actually, you may use beats, carrots, chlorophyll, saffron or grapes instead for coloring alternatives.
 
Butylated Hhydroxyanisole (BHA), butylated hydroxytolune (BHT)
 
Unlike many antioxidants, this one can cause cancer, birth defects and infertility. It is commonly found in baked goods, canned items, powdered soups, bacon and food containing artificial color or flavoring.

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