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What Are Food Additives?
Top 10 Scariest Food Additives
Steer clear of these potentially dangerous artificial ingredients
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Ingredients to Avoid
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Scary Ingredient #1: Olestra
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Scary Ingredient #2: Caramel Coloring
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Scary Ingredient #3: Saccharin
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Scary Ingredient #4: Potassium Bromate
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Scary Ingredient #5: Butylated Hydroxyanisole & Butylated Hydroxytoluene
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Scary Ingredient #6: Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
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Scary Ingredient #7: Sulfites
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Scary Ingredient #8: Azodicarbonamide
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Scary Ingredient #9: Carrageenan
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Scary Ingredient #10: Ammonium Sulfate
Scary Ingredient #5: Butylated Hydroxyanisole & Butylated Hydroxytoluene
Petroleum-derived antioxidants and preservatives.
Why they're scary: The Department of Health and Human Services says BHA is “reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen," yet the FDA allows it to be used anyway. BHT is considered less dangerous, but in animal research, it too has resulted in cancer. Oddly, the chemicals aren’t even always necessary; in most cases they can be replaced with vitamin E.
Where you'll find it: Goya lard, Golden Grahams, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Orbit gum
DROP 15 POUNDS FOR SUMMER: You can lose a couple of inches fast—and without dieting. Follow me right here on Twitter for daily weight-loss secrets. (Sample: A daily glass of red wine can keep you from putting on fat, especially around your belly. Experts cite resveratrol. Cheers!)
Why they're scary: The Department of Health and Human Services says BHA is “reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen," yet the FDA allows it to be used anyway. BHT is considered less dangerous, but in animal research, it too has resulted in cancer. Oddly, the chemicals aren’t even always necessary; in most cases they can be replaced with vitamin E.
Where you'll find it: Goya lard, Golden Grahams, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Orbit gum
DROP 15 POUNDS FOR SUMMER: You can lose a couple of inches fast—and without dieting. Follow me right here on Twitter for daily weight-loss secrets. (Sample: A daily glass of red wine can keep you from putting on fat, especially around your belly. Experts cite resveratrol. Cheers!)
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