BVO Drinks
Don’t Drink:
Brominated Vegetable Oils (BVOs), which were originally used as a flame
retardant, have been found in many sodas and sports drinks coming from
the USA. However, it has been shown to build up in human tissue as well
as breast milk. Studies on animals have also linked it to reproductive
and behavioral issues. BVOs are banned in many countries in Europe and
in Japan.
What To Drink: Obviously the smart
choice would be to avoid these sugary drinks since that much sugar in a
day has been shown to wreak havoc on your health itself. If you’re in
the mood for a soda, you can try some natural substitutes that are
currently sold in health food stores such as Whole Foods. You could also
use carbonated water and a sweetener of your choice to make your own
blend of soda.
Genetically Engineered Papaya
Don’t Eat:
Hawaain Papaya. Most papaya that comes from Hawaii is now genetically
engineered in order to resist diseases that might wipe out harvests. We
now know that animals who ingest foods modified in this way cause all
sorts of problems in livestock including intestinal damage, tumors,
birth defects and more. For these reasons and many more, the European
Union has banned these crops.
What To Eat: The
best way to be sure you’re getting a good papaya is to buy organic. If
that’s not possible, however, look for Kapoho variety, which is native
to the island of Hawaii and is not being modified right now. You can
also feel safe buying The Mexican Red, Maradol, Royal Star Papayas,
Caribbean Red, Singapore Pink and Higgins varieties.
Farmed Salmon
Don’t Eat:
Farm-Raised Salmon. Farmed salmon is currently banned in Australia, New
Zealand, and Russia for good reason. The fish that are raised in this
way are pumped full of synthetic dyes, PCBs, and contain very high
levels of mercury. They’re also more likely to get infected with viruses
that are lethal to fish such as ISA (Salmon Anemia Virus), compared to
wild salmon.
What To Eat: If you’re in the mood
for a great salmon steak however, don’t fret. Look for the wild salmon
varieties – companies in the United States are required by law to state
whether the fish is wild or farm-raised.
Ractopamine-Tainted Meat
Don’t Eat:
Meats containing ractopamine, Paylean, or Optaflexx. Originally used to
treat asthma, this drug is now being used widely as a fat-reducer in
livestock being raised for meat. This ensures that the cuts of meat will
be less fatty and look better in grocery store freezers. Currently, his
kind of meat enhancer is banned from use in Russia, Mainland China, and
Taiwan.
What To Eat: Dr. recommends sticking to organic, grass-fed, or pastured meats.
Artificial Colors & Dyes
Don’t Eat:
Did you know that there are more than 3,000 food additives added to US
foods? That includes food for babies, as well as food marketed towards
children. These additives include harmful dyes and colorings that are
currently banned in Norway and Austria. The British government also
advised food companies to stop using them, and the EU currently places
warnings on foods containing them. Why? Although dyes may seem harmless,
they have been shown to be directly linked to cancer, birth defects and
hypersensitivity in children.
What To Eat:
Instead of processed foods, try to stick to either natural, organic
alternatives or just plain natural foods. Many processed foods currently
contain these chemicals and so they’re hard to avoid when buying any
sort of processed food.
Arsenic-Fed Chicken
Don’t Eat:
Arsenic-Laced Chicken. Did you know that chickens on many farms in the
US are fed arsenic-laced feed? This speeds up the growth of the
chickens, and also makes their meat have a pinker appearance, seeming
fresher. Currently banned in the EU, the original product is no longer
available for farmers to buy, however, there are still many similar
alternatives. Dangers of consistent arsenic exposure can result in
anemia, headaches, low blood pressure, lower IQ, diabetes and increased
risk of miscarriages, as well as many other conditions.
What To Eat: Your best bet again is to look for grass-fed, organic chicken that comes from a free-range farm.
Potassium Bromate Bread
Don’t Eat:
Bread containing enriched brominated flour. containing potassium
bromate. Potassium bromate has been linked to kidney and nervous system
damage, thyroid disease and cancers as well as other forms of cancer. It
is found in many commercially baked bread in the US because it is
thought to make the dough more elastic and strong.
It is currently banned in Canada, China, and the EU.
What To Eat: If
you can bake your own bread, that’s the best way to go! Otherwise,
stick to organic varieties with no brominated flour or potassium bromate
in it.
Olean and Olestra
Don’t Eat:
Foods made in fat-free versions. Olean was created as a calorie-free,
fat-free substitute to be used in fat-free snacks when they first became
a popular idea. Approved by the FDA in 1996, countries including the UK
and Canada have since banned the substitutes. They have been shown to
lead to weight gain, gastrointestinal problems and have even been shown
to deplete vitamin stores in the body.
What To Eat:
Try to avoid foods labeled as a fat-free version of the original. Some
foods are naturally fat-free and might advertise this fact, and those
are okay. But foods that have been greatly reduced in fat most likely
contain one of these additives.
BHA & BHT
Don’t Eat: Foods
with BHA and BHT preservatives. Found in everything from your morning
cereal to your evening beer, BHA has been shown to directly cause cancer
in rats, and both BHA and BHT have been shown to cause allergic
reactions in humans. BHT has also been known to cause toxic buildup in
organs. Both are banned in the EU and Japan.
What To Eat:
Try to avoid foods labeled with BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) and BHT
(butylated hydroxytoluene). They’re often found in margarine, meats,
breakfast cereals, nut mixes, gum, dehydrated potatoes, and beer.
rBGH-containing Milk & Dairy
Don’t Eat:
rGBH milk or dairy products. Cows given rBGH, a synthetic version of
the hormone that makes cows produce milk, is currently the reason US
milk is never sold outside the US. Made from genetically engineered
E.coli bacteria, approximately 1 in 6 dairy cows are injected with it
repeatedly in the US. It is now a banned substance in many countries
including Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Canada, as well as the entire
EU. In humans, it is directly linked to colorectal, prostate and breast
cancer.
What To Eat: If you can
avoid dairy completely try to do so. If you just can’t stand the thought
of life without cheese, however (and we don’t blame you!) try to go for
varieties made from organic milk on organic farms. You can also feel
safer going with goat’s milk cheeses and products.
The
long and short of it is to be a smart consumer when it comes to the
foods you buy. Try to buy organic, and if you can’t then try to go with
varieties that don’t contain any of the above ingredients.
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