10 Common food Preservatives to avoid now

Have you ever heard of food additives ? Do you have any idea about the reasons to add preservatives in the foods that you buy? Do you know about the different sources from which these additivies are made from? Lose Weight Loss (LWL) will give you the major reasons and the kinds of side effects that these food additivies or preservatives have on your body.

Introduction:

Now, let us talk about the many kinds of chemicals that are used in order to keep foods fresh for longer times. In addition to that, it is not easy find the food buyers to find out about the chemicals that are used in the food that you are buying as their description is given in small fonts. It hampers the nutrition quality of the food in which, they are added. Also, it can cause a lot of dangerous ailments for the people who consume the foods. There are many additives which are being used in the food items of the market, but we have only listed the most common ones out there. They are namely partially hydrogenated oil, artificial food colors, sulfur dioxide, potassium bromate, trans fat, citric acid, butylated hydroxyanisole, propyl gallate, sodium nitrite and also artificial sweeteners.

What are the main things to remember while getting foods in the shop? What are the foods items that should be kept away from the children because of the many types of harmful chemicals which were used in them? I started to eat natural and healthy foods for the purpose of getting myself fit, so can you guys provide me with the names of the additives which are used for the sake of avoiding them in my daily meal plan? In order to find the solutions, you need to go through the blogpost.

Partially Hydrogenated Oil

The first preservative that we are going to talk about is partially hydrogenated oil. For the purpose, you need to understand that hydrogenation is said to be process in which oil is heated and of hydrogen bubbles passed through it which results in the creation of solid which is a fat substance.

In addition to that, this process is considered to be much more cheaper than making butter as in can have the consistency of butter. Along with that, having partially-hydrogenated oils can cause many harmful diseases which ranges from cancer, diabetes, heart problems along with more weight growth.

Artificial Food Colors

The next food additives are the many artificial food colors which are found in the foods items that you buy. Many of the foods items which are generally consumed by children are made from this particular preservative such as maraschino cherries, ice cream, bakery products, fruit cocktail, candy and also cherry pie mix.

In addition to that, do remember that they are also called as food dyes. The colors which are found in the foods are yellow #6 (E110), red #40 (E124), blue #2 (E133) and also yellow tartrazine (E102). Along with that, some of the food items are also known to use artificial flavors in order to make them much more tasty.

Sulfur Dioxide

The third preservative is going to become sulfur dioxide (E220). According to the experts, you are always advised to keep the food item away from the children. Along with that, the content of vitamins B1 and E in the foods are said to be destroyed by adding sulfur dioxide into them.

In addition to that, the different types of food items which are found to contain chemical such as sulfur dioxide are dried fruit, cordials, vinegar, soft drinks, wine, beer, potato products and also juices. Also, avoid these foods if you are having bronchitis, bronchial asthma, cardiovascular disease, emphysema and also conjunctivitis.

Potassium Bromate

Do remember that volume in foods items like bread is increased by adding potassium bromate. Having small amounts of it can become harmful for your body. Also, by adding preservatives to the foods you eat, it also does prevent the loss of some important vitamins as well as essential amino acids.

In addition to that, you must be aware of the fact that this particular food chemical preservative can cause cancer in animals. Along with that, you can find potassium bromate in rolls, breads as well as white flour where it destroys the nutritional content in them and can result in diarrhea.

Trans Fat

The unhealthy food items such as fast foods and the processed or frozen food items which are made from margarine are known to contain this food additive substance known as trans fat. Along with that, the foods such as baked goods, crackers and also chips are known to contain trans fats.

In addition to that, two main things which consists of trans fats are fait and oil. According to survey, it was found that by consuming trans fat, it tends to decrease HDL cholesterol and subsequently increase LDL cholesterol levels which can result in dangerous ailments such diabetes as well as heart attacks.

Citric Acid

Among the many forms of acids that are used as preservative for foods which has made it to the list is citric acid. Along with that, it is important for you to know that citric acid is an essential nutrient that is found in the most citrus food items. Also, if you are having allergies, you should always avoid this particular additive.

In addition to that, citric acid is said to be made by using sulfuric acid which itself is considered to be bad for your body. However, you should always opt for natural citric acid instead of artificial options. Along with that, the other harmful acids are sorbic acid, benzoic acid and also propionic acid.

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Butylated Hydroxyanisole

It is vital to note that the phenolic chemical compounds namely butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) along with butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) are food preservatives that are said to be found in many kinds of foods like vegetable oils, frozen sausages, chewing gum, cereals, enriched rice, lard and also potato chips.

In addition to that, many different types of ailments are resulted by having this particular additive in your everyday meal such as cancer, behavioral changes and also neurological issues in the brain. Along with that, you must always know that it is added in foods for the purpose of changing flavors and colors.

Propyl Gallate

It is important for you to note that propyl gallate. There are many foods in the market which are known to have this specific toxic additive such as sauces, meat products, chewing gums and also pickles. Also, the different health issues that can be caused by having propyl gallate ranges from breathing problems, liver damage and birth complications.

In addition to that, another preservative called carboxymethylcellulose is found in items like cheese spread, chocolate milk and also salad dressing. Along with that, do also remember that consuming it can cause tumor production in your body which was found out after a study was conducted upon the rats.

Sodium Nitrite

The sodium nitrite or sodium nitrate is called a toxic preservative that is found in processed food items. Along with that preservation, coloring and flavoring of the frozen foods are also done by using this specific additive. The foods that you should avoid in this case are corned beef, ham, hotdogs, cured meats, smoked fish and also bacon.

In addition to that, you must be aware of the fact that many dangerous health problems can happen by consuming sodium nitrate on a daily basis are the adverse effects it has on the internal organs like pancreas as well as liver which is part of your digestive system and it is known be highly carcinogenic.

Artificial Sweeteners

The last additive which is mentioned in detail in the list is artificial sweeteners. Along with that, you must understand that artificial sweeteners are found in food items which are labeled as sugar-free and diet. Also, many emotional problems like headaches, migraines, anxiety attacks and short-term memory are reported.

In addition to that, aspartame (E951) is said to be a toxic sweetener which contains substances like carcinogen as well as neurotoxin. Many food items are known to contain acesulfame-K such as gelatin, baking goods and also gum. You should be definitely avoid those as it can create cases like kidney tumors.

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Go for Natural Foods:

So now, these above information about food preservatives and additives will help you at the next time that you visit the market to buy food items. Moreover, you should make sure that you are only opting for natural preservatives in the foods that you are consuming on a daily basis and always avoid to eat processed foods and meals. In a earlier post, we have discussed about the different healthy cooking processes which you should start to adopt in your daily lifestyle. Do read the article till the end before coming back to this particular part to know more about natural food items. The time has come for the health-conscious readers to understand about the bad effects that these chemical induced foods can have in the body. However, do share your valuable feedback on the same in the below comments section!

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