Food Additives

4 FOOD ADDITIVES YOU SHOULD AVOID
Sodium nitrites
These additives help stabilize, color and flavor meat, and prevent harmful bacterial growth.

4 FOOD ADDITIVES YOU SHOULD AVOID
Sulphites
Avoid products listing sulfur dioxide, potassium bisulfite, sodium bisulfite or sodium sulfite on the label.

4 FOOD ADDITIVES YOU SHOULD AVOID
Trans fats
Eating trans fats increases your risk of developing heart disease and stroke. It’s also associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

4 FOOD ADDITIVES YOU SHOULD AVOID
Monosodium glutamate
This enhances flavour and texture in Asian foods, in soups and in other processed foods.

HOW TO AVOID UNHEALTHY ADDITIVES
Look to the farm. Fill up on fresh foods and minimize processed foods. Shop at your local farmer’s market.
Do frozen if you can’t do fresh. If fresh foods aren’t available or accessible where you live, choose frozen fruits and vegetables without any additives.
Be your own chef. Cook your own meals so you know what you’re eating. Avoid prepackaged, precooked meals.
Read the label. Check the list of ingredients before adding food to your grocery cart.
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