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What Is Hidden Behind The Natural Flavorings On Food Labels

Category : Allergies , Arthritis , Diseases , MSG , News , Nitrites

The “natural flavor” label is a deceptive term that food manufactures often hide behind. Whether derived from animal or plant sources, these flavors are highly processed in labs with preservatives and solvents. The FDA regulations allow dozens of hidden chemical additives which are grouped under this single term, thus, the primary dangers alert to hidden allergens, chemical exposure, and engineered cravings.

Natural flavors are meant to enhance flavor, but will not necessarily add to the nutritional aspect of the food or beverage. These flavorings are very common in most processed foods and beverages. You may have also noticed that most ingredient labels show that the food can entail both natural and artificial flavors. In the case of a natural flavor, the original source has to be plant or animal. On the other hand, the original source of an artificial flavor is always a synthetic chemical. Companies also use it on heavily processed products falloff GMO’s, high fructose corn syrup and preservatives. This is purely a marketing tactic.

Importantly, all flavors contain chemicals, whether they are natural or artificial. Factually, every known substance on this planet, including water, consists of chemicals. The big problem is that the public is deceived on the safety data on natural flavors. Also, the combining of these chemicals in their processing can create adverse reactions to those who have food allergies or follow special diets. This is why it is imperative to investigate what substances a natural flavoring contains.

The lack of transparency behind the label of natural flavors for consumer health and safety concerns:
Hidden Allergens: The FDA only labels the “major 8 allergens” (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and peanuts). Any other sensitivities you have can trigger an abrupt allergic reaction.
Chemical Exposure: Common ones include: Propylene Glycol, BHA, Diacetyl, MSG Derivatives, Cochineal, and Polysorbate 80. Most of these are additives, colorings and preservatives. Research notes these are carcinogens. Check the link below for other names for MSG.
http://frombirthuntilsunset.com/2018/11/other-names-for-msg/
Engineered ravings: These flavorings are formulated to trigger dopamine in the brain, making them very addictive and highly palatable, which leads to overeating and weight gain.
Nutritional Deception: The word “natural” tricks people into thinking the food item is nutritious. In reality, these flavors just make it a “wanna-be-food.” It isn’t the real thing! There is zero nutrition and loads of sugar and fat.

To avoid the hidden ingredients, minimize ultra-processed, packaged foods…best to rely on the short, recognizable ingredient lists. Check the resources like Environmental Working Group (EWG) Food Scores to evaluate the transparency of different brands, and check directly with the manufactures about specific flavor sources. This is so important for the protection of our health.

To The Best Of Your Health
Marie

Are Organic Foods Really Worth It?

Category : Allergies , Diseases , News , Nitrites , Sulfites

When buying healthy foods, are the organic foods really important for your health? What makes organic foods so-called superior? Under USDA guidelines, organic means the food has not been contaminated with any man-made chemicals. The organic farmers are also conservative in their growing methods, thus diligent in their watering and conserving the soil for future generations.

The organic farmers also avoid ionizing radiation—the process of applying radiation to raw meat, poultry and produce. Conventional farming uses radiation in meats to kill pathogenic bacteria and other microorganisms. In produce, it is used to kill spoilage-causing bacteria, thus giving it a longer shelf-life. The organic farmers abstain from the radiation usage, instead following very strict sanitation and hygiene practices as well as climate control, which is also providing refrigeration.

What is the difference between organic and non-organic you may ask? There are many; flavor, taste, nutrients and even the way the produce looks and smells. We do know it is pricier and that is due to the fact of expensive farming practices and is more labor intensive.

So, what are the advantages? The biggest; in my opinion, are the health benefits. The chemicals and pesticides used on non-organic are to boost production; but have been proven to cause a number of diseases and create greater health risks. Pesticides and herbicides are hormone disruptors as well as toxic to the nervous and immune systems. Consuming naturally grown organics, boosts your immune system and prevents premature aging.

The nutrients, organics are a grade higher than conventional foods. The organics has more vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and micronutrients because of the sustainable farming practice. For example: 21% more iron, 27% more Vitamin C, 29% more magnesium, 13% more phosphorus than conventional vegetables. Also there is an important factor, organic foods, on the average contain 25% less mercury and 29% less lead than conventional foods—both of these metals are toxic to the nervous and immune systems.

The taste as well as the smell of the organic produce is far superior, because they have a more concentrated retained flavor. which explodes in your mouth wonderful flavors which enhance the taste buds. Test it out yourself, buy one of each …Experiment!
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I am concerned about children who consume pesticides and other toxins in food. So, feeding them healthy chemical-free food is best for them and all future generations. While organic cost more, your body’s health is worth the expense.

Pamper your health,
Marie

Nitrites/Nitrates

Category : News , Nitrites

Dear Readers,

Nitrites are additives and preservatives added to foods to preserve the color of the foods, also helping to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria especially found in meats. Nitrites are composed of nitrogen and oxygen which are an important part of our environment and our body.

Exposure happens when substances enter the body, nitrites and nitrates oxidize the iron atoms in the hemoglobin from ferros iron to ferric iron which renders the hemoglobin unable to carry oxygen through the blood and the body suffers from this lack of oxygen. It damages these red blood cells, but also morphs into the molecules of the body that causes cancer. Complications due to nitrites can include seizures or even death.

I am going to give my opinion just an hypothesis (not a proven scientific fact as of yet). If the person develops  anemia, and the effects of anemia are decreased hemoglobin cells, which carries oxygen to the cells of the body. There is also a decrease in the red blood production or red cell destruction, or blood loss. The body will suffer fatigue, exertion dyspnea, dizziness, headaches, insomnia. If one is to read the list of symptoms below, which can fall into the same range. My opinion would be to rid the diet of all processed foods before deciding to go on any medications, the body will get a chance to clean itself of the chemicals, and heal of its deficiency. It is only my opinion and belief that anemia is linked to the consumption of  nitrites/nitrates.

Blue Baby Syndrome may be caused by high nitrite drinking water, but also may be caused because of eating; for instance vegetables containing high levels of nitrite. The water gets contaminated by nitrite fertilizers used to enrich the soil. Nitrites are carried by the rain, irrigation, and run off waters. Also animal and human wastes can contribute and contaminate the drinking water. The water unfortunately cannot be boiled or heated to rid it of nitrites. The only way to purify it is through ion exchange, distillation, or reverse osmosis. Organic root vegetables contain less nitrites because fertilizers aren’t used during their process of growing.

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF NITRITE/NITRATE EXPOSURE:
Headaches
Dizziness
Lightheadedness
Nausea
Flushing
Low Blood Pressure
Burning and tingling under the tongue

COMMON NITRITE/NITRATE FOODS
Cured sandwich meats
Bacon
Ham
Salami
Hot dogs
Beef jerky
Pepperoni
Sausage
Sausage toppings on pizza

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