{"id":155,"date":"2012-09-29T09:29:36","date_gmt":"2012-09-29T19:29:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogsksbeedu.wpenginepowered.com\/kekuhaupio\/?p=155"},"modified":"2012-09-29T09:44:05","modified_gmt":"2012-09-29T19:44:05","slug":"october-2012-health-tip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/kekuhaupio\/2012\/09\/29\/october-2012-health-tip\/","title":{"rendered":"October 2012 Health Tip"},"content":{"rendered":"

8 Ingredients You Never Want to See on Your Nutrition Label<\/strong><\/p>\n

By David Zinczenko with Matt Goulding
\nAug 23, 2012<\/div>\n
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BHA<\/strong>\"\"<\/h3>\n

This preservative is used to prevent rancidity in foods that contain oils. Unfortunately, BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) has been shown to cause cancer in rats, mice, and hamsters. The reason the FDA hasn\u2019t banned it is largely technical\u2014the cancers all occurred in the rodents\u2019 forestomachs, an organ that humans don\u2019t have. Nevertheless, the study, published in the Japanese Journal of Cancer Research<\/em>, concluded that BHA was \u201creasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen,\u201d and as far as I\u2019m concerned, that\u2019s reason enough to eliminate it from your diet<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll find it in:<\/em> Fruity Pebbles, Cocoa Pebbles<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/strong>Parabens<\/strong><\/h3>\n

<\/strong>These synthetic preservatives are used to inhibit mold and yeast in food. The problem is parabens may also disrupt your body\u2019s hormonal balance. A study in Food Chemical Toxicology<\/em> found that daily ingestion decreased sperm and testosterone production in rats, and parabens have been found present in breast cancer tissues.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll find it in:<\/em> Baskin-Robbins sundaes<\/p>\n

Partially Hydrogenated Oil<\/strong><\/h3>\n

<\/strong>\"\"I\u2019ve harped on this before, but it bears repeating: Don\u2019t confuse \u201c0 g trans fat\u201d with being trans fat-free. The FDA allows products to claim zero grams of trans fat as long as they have less than half a gram per serving. That means they can have 0.49 grams per serving and still be labeled a no-trans-fat food. Considering that two grams is the absolute most you ought to consume in a day, those fractions can quickly add up. The telltale sign that your snack is soiled with the stuff? Look for partially hydrogenated oil on the ingredient statement. If it\u2019s anywhere on there, then you\u2019re ingesting artery-clogging trans fat.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll find it in: <\/em>Long John Silver\u2019s Popcorn Shrimp, Celeste frozen pizzas<\/p>\n

FIGHT FAT WITH FAT! Some fats, like trans fat, will pad you with extra pounds, but other types can help you shed unwanted weight. See for yourself\u2014pick up these 5 Fatty Foods that Make You Skinny<\/a> today!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/strong>Sodium Nitrite<\/strong><\/h3>\n

<\/strong>Nitrites and nitrates are used to inhibit botulism-causing bacteria and to maintain processed meats\u2019 pink hues, which is why the FDA allows their use. Unfortunately, once ingested, nitrite can fuse with amino acids (of which meat is a prime source) to form nitrosamines, powerful carcinogenic compounds. Ascorbic and erythorbic acids\u2014essentially vitamin C\u2014have been shown to decrease the risk, and most manufacturers now add one or both to their products, which has helped. Still, the best way to reduce risk is to limit your intake.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll find it in: <\/em>Oscar Mayer hot dogs, Hormel bacon<\/p>\n

Caramel Coloring<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"\"This additive wouldn’t be dangerous if you made it the old-fashioned way\u2014with water and sugar, on top of a stove. But the food industry follows a different recipe: They treat sugar with ammonia, which can produce some nasty carcinogens. How carcinogenic are these compounds? A Center for Science in the Public Interest report asserted that the high levels of caramel color found in soda account for roughly 15,000 cancers in the U.S. annually. Another good reason to scrap soft drinks? They\u2019re among The 20 Worst Drinks in America<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll find it in: <\/em>Coke\/Diet Coke, Pepsi\/Diet Pepsi<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/strong>Castoreum<\/strong><\/h3>\n

<\/strong>Castoreum is one of the many nebulous \u201cnatural ingredients\u201d used to flavor food. Though it isn\u2019t harmful, it is unsettling. Castoreum is a substance made from beavers\u2019 castor sacs, or anal scent glands. These glands produce potent secretions that help the animals mark their territory in the wild. In the food industry, however, 1,000 pounds of the unsavory ingredient are used annually to imbue foods\u2014usually vanilla or raspberry flavored\u2014with a distinctive, musky flavor.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll find it in: <\/em>Potentially any food containing \u201cnatural ingredients\u201d<\/p>\n

Food Dyes<\/strong>\"\"<\/h3>\n

Plenty of fruit-flavored candies and sugary cereals don\u2019t contain a single gram of produce, but instead rely on artificial dyes and flavorings to suggest a relationship with nature. Not only do these dyes allow manufacturers to mask the drab colors of heavily processed foods, but certain hues have been linked to more serious ailments. A Journal of Pediatrics<\/em> study linked Yellow 5 to hyperactivity in children, Canadian researchers found Yellow 6 and Red 40 to be contaminated with known carcinogens, and Red 3 is known to cause tumors. The bottom line? Avoid artificial dyes as much as possible.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll find it in: <\/em>Lucky Charms, Skittles, Jell-O<\/p>\n

THE DOMINO EFFECT: Sugar doesn\u2019t just come in the form of cookies and candy. Discover the insidious ways it can creep into your diet with 9 Sneaky Sources of Sugar<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/strong>Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein<\/strong><\/h3>\n

<\/strong>Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, used as a flavor enhancer, is plant protein that has been chemically broken down into amino acids. One of these acids, glutamic acid, can release free glutamate. When this glutamate joins with free sodium in your body, they form monosodium glutamate (MSG), an additive known to cause adverse reactions\u2014headaches, nausea, and weakness, among others\u2014in sensitive individuals. When MSG is added to products directly, the FDA requires manufacturers to disclose its inclusion on the ingredient statement. But when it occurs as a byproduct of hydrolyzed protein, the FDA allows it to go unrecognized.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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