We have come to live in the age where everything else are instant, microwavable foods, noodles, soup etc. And with the developments in food technology, instant foods actually use different additives.
Studies have shown that there are several additives that are not healthy for our body. Here are to name a few:
1. Sodium Nitrite - often used to preserve color, and flavor in meat products. However, studies show that consumption of sodium nitrite is linked to cancer.
2. BHA & BHT - - Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) and Butylated Hydrozyttoluene (BHT)are antioxidants used to preserve food such as cereals.
3. Propyl Gallate - used as a preservative for meat products, soup and chewing gum. This is also linked to various types of cancer.
4. Monosodium Glutamate - MSG is a flavor enhancer popular to Asian foods. Reactions include headaches, nausea, and migraine.
5. Trans Fats - excessive consumption of trans fats can actually cause heart disease.
Find out more about additives to avoid here.
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