According to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the FDA has to approve food additives, including food colors, before they can be used in foods. The FDA defines color additives as chemicals added to food that “Offset color loss due to exposure to light, air, temperature extremes, moisture and storage conditions; correct natural variations […]
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When we talk about processed meat, it generally means meat preserved by smoking, curing, salting, or adding preservatives. This is done for a couple of reasons: Common Types of Processed Meat The Link Between Processed Meat and Cancer Did you know that the World Health Organization has classified processed meats, such as sausages, hot dogs,
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Now, who doesn’t love a cold glass or can of soda? It has become a staple in American diets. One key ingredient in many sodas is high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), which makes these drinks so sweet but sadly unhealthy. HFCS has been a topic of controversy due to concerns about its potential health effects.
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Why do we overindulge in chips, cereals, cakes, puddings, and other highly processed foods, even when we know it is unhealthy? Emerging research suggests that it might be caused by industrial procedures that “predigest” raw food ingredients, resulting in ultra-processed foods that evade the body’s fullness cues. This means that we are consuming food that
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One hidden hazard in our daily diet is PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals’, which are especially prevalent in processed foods. Recent research highlights a troubling connection between the consumption of everyday items like butter and processed meat and the increased levels of toxic Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in our blood over time. (Seshasayee et al.,
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