Good afternoon beautiful people!
Does it surprise you to know that common foods found in North America (mostly the United States) are banned in other countries around the world? A grain of wheat found in the States is completely different than a grain of wheat found in Europe. Literally, the genetic make up of the two are so different that on some level you can consider them a different species. Crazy right?
Here are 10 other foods as per www.Mercola.com that we likely eat on a daily basis but because of food additives, growth promoters & genetically engineered ingredients, other countries wouldn’t touch with a ten foot pole.
1. Farm Raised Salmon – salmon are fed unnatural diet of grains, antibiotics and other drugs. Because of the grayish, unappealing colour, is dyed pink using a petrochemical not approved for human consumption. Banned in Australia and New Zealand.
2. Genetically Engineered Papaya – Genetically engineered food has been linked to many damaging affects including intestinal damage, organ damage, tumors, birth defects and sterility. Banned in the European Union.
3. Ractopamine Meat – A chemical used to reduce fat content in pigs, cattle and turkey.
4. Citrus Flavored Sodas and Sport Drinks – Contains a synthetic chemical that was originally used as a flame retardant (Brominated Vegetable Oil – BVO). Bioaccumulates in human tissue and breast milk and can cause reproductive and behavioral problems.
5. Processed Foods with Artificial Colors and Dyes – Over 3000 additives are added to US foods. Can have toxic and hazardous health effects and especially with regards to adverse effects on children’s behavior.
6. Arsenic Laced Chicken – Arsenic based drugs make animals grow quicker and make the meat pinker (and more appealing). Although organic arsenic is primarily used, it changes into inorganic arsenic which is a known carcinogen. Banned in the European Union.
7. Bread with Potassium Bromate – Bromated flour has been shown to damage kidneys and nervous system and cause thyroid problems, gastrointestinal discomfort and cancer. Banned in Canada, China and the European Union.
8. Olestra/Olean – A calorie and cholesterol free fat substitute used in fat free snacks like chips and french fries. It has been known to cause diarrhea, cramps and leaky bowels. It also interferes with the absorption of fat soluble vitamins. Banned in the UK and Canada.
9. Preservatives BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) & BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) – known to cause cancer in rats and possibly humans. Banned in Japan and parts of the European Union.
10. Milk and Dairy laced with Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone (rBGH) – Injected into cows to increase milk production. Linked to increase risk for colorectal, prostate and breast cancer. Banned in over 30 nations including Australia, New Zealand, Israel, the European Union and Canada.
To avoid potentially hazardous foods and harmful ingredients your best bet is to cut processed foods out of your diet (or as much as possible). Other than that, changes to the landscape of how food hits our tables aren’t changing any time soon.
Best in health,
Dr. Joy
Yorkdale Chiropractor - Dr. Joy Arciaga | Toronto Chiropractor 