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Chemicals According to WHO (World Health Organization) Human Mother's Milk is the best way to test if chemicals affect the human body. This is a little scary to me. Read the links. Facts on: Non-sugar Sweeteners MSG Genetically Modified Foods Food Dyes Excitotoxins Neurotoxins Plastics The top chemicals to avoid are: High Fructose Corn Syrup (ok, really need we say more?) All Refined Sugars (even organic cane syrup or sugar) cause inflammation, harm pancreas, direct correlation to diabetes. All non-sugar sweeteners (Splenda, Equal, Nutrasweet, Aspartame, the "ol" sweeteners like xylitol and malitol, Acesulfame K) Altered brain function and behavior changes along with a myriad of health consequences like headaches, seizures and menstral problems). Bromated Flours (thyroid problems, all white flours or white bread or cracker products, ect.) Banned world-wide except in the US and Japan Nitrites (processed meats like bacon, deli meat, pepperoni) Nitrates (same) Sulphites (naturally occur in wines and vinegars) Chemical sulphites are banned except in processed potatoes, dried fruits and wine because of the severe health problems they cause. Are your kid's raisens treated with sulphites? Sulphates BHA (Added to foods containing oils. Totally unecessary and listed as potential carcinogens by WHO and on labels in California.) BHT (Same as BHA) All dyes (yellow is in all white foods and is the worst health hazard) EDTA (salad dressings, mayo) MSG (in most prepared foods, read the labels. Causes migraines, panic attacks) MSG tricks your tongue into making you think a certain food is high in protein and thus nutritious. From MSGtruth.org a website written by a former food scientist who had to quit due to conscience when she discovered how bad food additives are for the body. "Diseases which may be exacerbated by MSG, are autism and any disease which is treated with the following commonly prescribed glutamate BLOCKERS - NBQX, Haloperidal, Baclofen, Riluzole, Tramadol, Tizanodine, Ibuprofen, Topiramate, Lamotragine, Memantine, Ketamine, and Lithium, as well as Vitamin B12, Vitamin E and Vitamin C. Diseases which may be caused by MSG are obesity, Type II diabetes, and high blood pressure. In studies, HEALTHY mice were made obese and leptin resistant, and AMPK was activated. Animal studies also showed that glutamate constricts blood vessels. It acts as a calcium channel OPENER, and increased appetite in healthy animals by 40% by acting on the hypothalamus. Those taking calcium channel blockers may be interested in knowing that MSG COUNTERACTS the most often prescribed medications for high blood pressure - calcium channel blockers. Consequently, if you think you are immune from the effects of MSG because you don't have the autism genes, or the Alzheimer's genes, or high blood pressure, note that free glutamic acid acts on the pancreas to secrete insulin and acts to stimulate hunger by targeting the amygdala and hypothalamus and creates valium-like GABA in otherwise HEALTHY folks. " Olestra (the fat the body doesn't recognize as fat) This "fat free" additive attaches to vital nutrients and flushes them out of the body. OK...common sense people. This non-fat has a health hazard warning on the package, ever see it? This Product Contains Olestra. Olestra may cause abdominal cramping and loose stools. Olestra inhibits the absorption of some vitamins and other nutrients. Vitamins A, D, E, and K have been added. BPA in plastics: "A study published in the September 17, 2008 edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association found that people with high concentrations of BPA in their urine had a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and liver-enzyme abnormalities. " Plastics in the kitchen this link provides lists of food storage containers that do not have BPA. Ziploc baggies, Saran Wrap, Brita Pitchers and Pyrex are listed as safe. |
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| Health Risks and Chemicals | Why We Elminate It | |||
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How about this? If you eat mostly processed foods or foods from restaurants that are not made with organic natural ingredients you run the risk of these health conditions, each person's reaction will be different. Some will never be affected, others will be affected seriously, why would you risk something so serious when it is easily avoided? Cancer Babies born with PKU Altered brain function or behavioral changes Dizziness Headaches Seizures Menstrual problems Problems conceiving Ulcers High blood pressure Nervousness Insomnia Reproductive issues Problems with fetal development Birth defects - cleft palate, skull malformation Cancer, heart disease, macular degeneration Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems Thyroid inhibition or exacerbation Hormonal inhibitions Death Need we really say more? |
I don't really think I have to say much more on this topic. Eliminating Chemicals in foods is essential to detox your body. You should eliminate them altogether, forever to maintain or achieve good health. Give Your Body A Break from toxic foods: Obvious Give Your Body A Break from digestion: Many chemicals cause gastric distress. 80% of your body's energy goes to digestion if you are eating real, unprocessed foods and your body works well. The more processed food you eat, the more energy goes to digestion rather than healing, cleansing and rebuilding stronger. Give Your Body A Break from toxic lifestyle habits: Eating out too often dramatically increases your risk of toxins. |
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Real, organic, non-processed foods! Start reading labels and if it has more than 5 ingredients, make sure the ingredients are food, not preservatives. Ingredients should all be real food, non-GMO and organic when possible. WAIT! I CAN"T AFFORD ORGANIC FOODS"
Wait! I hate to/don't know how to/don't have time - to cook! We can help you figure that out as you go through your program. No worries. You can eat healthy if you want to! | ||||
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