Health Happening
The "No-Brainers" for Physical and Mental Health:
Some of the ingredients lurking in our foods do not provide nutrition and are not beneficial to our health . . . some are downright harmful!
Some harmful ingredients are added to food to improve texture, flavor, add artificial sweetness, and/or to have an addictive effect. It is to your benefit to be able to identify these additives, be aware of the effects they have on your body, and then make a conscious choice to avoid products containing them.
Some food ingredients may be beneficial in moderation, but are detrimental when taken to excess. E.g. caffeine, fructose, glucose, alcohol;
Genetically Modified Foods (GMOs)
"Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) and other forms of Neurotoxic Free Glutamic Acid" . Used as a flavor enhancer, MSG can overexcite brain cells to the point of damage or death, when present in excessive amounts. In some people, it can cause blinding headaches even in small amounts
Aspartame - "A Neurotoxin in a blue packet"
Splenda (Sucralose) - "Toxic Organochlorine in a yellow packet"
Chlorinated water - "Disease-causing Disinfectant"
Fluoridated Water -"Mega Health Fraud / Cover-up"
Microwaved Foods -"Not so convenient for your health"
Nano food additives
Nano particles in cosmetics. In just about every personal care product on the market, including deodorant, soap, toothpaste, shampoo, hair conditioner, sunscreen, anti-wrinkle cream, moisturizer, foundation, face powder, lipstick, blush, eye shadow, nail polish, perfume and after-shave lotion.
Too Much Caffeine -"The Jitter Drug"
Too much sugar - "A common addiction affecting health"
Too much fructose / High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) - "Burdens liver - Increases inflammation - Favors fat production". In moderation this simple sugar benefits health, but in excess (>25g /day -equivalent to a few pieces of fruit/day), fructose causes metabolic syndrome - which is involved in such problems as high blood pressure, weight gain, abdominal obesity, decreased HDL, increased LDL, elevated triglycerides, elevated blood sugar, INSULIN resistance, all underlying factors in Type 2 Diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Fructose is found in:
