Avoid These Additives & Preservatives

Artificial Coloring: Chemically based products like most of these are a no-no. In
addition, there's a concern about this causing hyperactivity in kids.
Yellow # 5 -linked to asthma problems. Red Dye #2 may cause cancer. Blue #1
and Blue #2 (E133)-These have been banned for years in Europe for links to
chromosomal damage. Red Dye # 3 (also Red #40 – a more current dye) (E124)
Banned in 1990 but allowed supplies to expire & still found in market-linked to
thyroid cancer and chromosomal damage in lab studies. Yellow #6 (E110) and
Yellow Tartrazine (E102)-again banned in most of Europe for increasing the
number of kidney and adrenal gland tumors in lab studies.
Sweeteners: High Fructose Corn Syrup-Also labeled as: high fructose corn
syrup, & HFCS, isoglucose, maize syrup, glucose-fructose syrup,
glucose/fructose. It's found in most processed items & definitively aggravates the
increasing weight problems & susceptibility to type 2 diabetes.
Aspartame is another to avoid, with its' primary ingredients being phenylalanine
and aspartic acid. It creates gastric agitation & in some cases, elevated glucose
levels & anxiety. Other brand names include: Canderel, NutraSweet, & Equal.
Additives: Potassium Bromate- a common food additive that is used in dough.
Food for thought-The International Cancer Agency lists it as a carcinogen. Linked
to causing tumors, DNA damage & kidney problems. It has been banned in
Europe & Canada for years. Other names for it: calcium bromate, bromated flour,
& sodium bromate.
Monosodium Glutamate, better known as MSG- Often found in Chinese take-out,
as a flavor-enhancer, but also found in processed meats & canned goods. Linked
to headaches, gastric upset & palpitations & nausea. MSG might be hidden by
other listings: hydrolyzed soy protein and autolyzed yeast, sodium glutamate,
Zest or Accent brand names.




Preservatives: Sodium Benzoate-linked to hyperactivity in kids. Other names:
benzoic acid, potassium benzoate, benzoate.
Sodium Nitrite- found in most processed meats, & linked to pancreatic cancer,
palpitations & other health concerns. Can be also listed just nitrate.
Sodium Sulfite (E221)-linked to asthma, headaches & rashes. Often found in
wines & dried fruits.
Sulfur Dioxide (E220)- Prohibited for use on raw fruit and vegetables. Linked to
bronchial problems & low blood pressure. It also depletes stores of vitamins B1
and E.
Propyl Paraben-often used as a preservative in flour products & food dyes. A
common ingredient in lotions & bath products. Linked as an endocrine-disrupting
chemical, with possible decreased sperm counts and testosterone levels, &
infertility in women. Other names:propyl p-hydroxybenzoate; E216, propyl
parahydroxybenzoate & nipasol.
BHA And BHT (E320): Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated
hydroxytoluene (BHT) are preservatives found in most processed food. Linked to
neurological changes in the brain, altering behaviors, & is a known carcinogen.
Trans Fat-also trans fatty acid: Found in all processed foods, especially those
made with flour. Linked to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, & stroke. It alters the
balance between good & bad cholesterols-HDL & LDL. Often listed as partially
hydrogenated oils-including palm, vegetable, soybean, canola, & cottonseed.
Extracts: Rosemary Extract-Also listed as additives #300-321.Yeast Extract-
MSG in disguise. Rice Extract- A chemically processed stabilizer and emulsifier.
Roasted Barley Malt Extract-Enhances flavor & color.
Take it up a notch & look for natural alternatives.
Email me-if you need more ideas!
Best, Concierge Jo-Anna