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Health bars and hyperactivity in children
The ‘healthy snack’ aisle in supermarkets seems to get bigger every time I shop. With young children in a family, having quick, healthy bites on hand is often a matter of sanity for a parent.
Continue reading Health bars and hyperactivity in childrenSoy milks not all soy good
Soy milk has been heavily promoted to us as a health food, and a suitable alternative to cow’s milk, especially for those who are lactose intolerant. There are now many brands available on the market and some are better than others.
Continue reading Soy milks not all soy goodSulphites a trigger for eczema
A sensitivity to sulphites can be a major trigger of eczema, asthma and a host of respiratory-type illnesses. This allergy to preservatives is more common than we think. Whether ingested through food or medicines or applied to skin in a personal care product, sulphites can be an ingredient of ‘concern’ for adults and children alike.
Continue reading Sulphites a trigger for eczemaBad food additives in disguise – meat glue
Bad food additives are bad for health, but meat glue, also known as thrombian or transglutimanese enzyme, is a concerning addition to all sorts of food products that we aren?t even told about.
Continue reading Bad food additives in disguise – meat glueFood additive allergies on the rise
Food additive allergies are an ever-increasing health concern. The average Australian consumes around five kilograms of food additives a year.
Continue reading Food additive allergies on the riseReading food labels – the order of things
Ingredients on food labels are required to be listed in order from the most used to the least used. This means that the first item on the list will be the major ingredient according to weight.
Continue reading Reading food labels – the order of thingsCitric acid (330) an often used food additive
The food additive Citric Acid (330) seems to be on just about every label I check. It is naturally derived from citrus fruits and imparts a sour or citrus flavor to food and beverages. It can also have a preservative effect. Most soft drink labels include citric acid, and you will also find it in […]
Continue reading Citric acid (330) an often used food additiveFormaldehyde a trigger for asthma in children and adults
Formaldehyde is a harmful chemical that is found in most everyday homes. It is used in the production of fertiliser, paper, plywood and manufactured wood, as a preservative in some foods and in household products such as antiseptics, floor polishes and cleaning goods, medicines, and cosmetics, especially nail polish.
Continue reading Formaldehyde a trigger for asthma in children and adultsSeven deadly chemicals in your personal care products
Exposure to seven harmful chemicals is a daily reality for 20% of people, at least that is what research conducted by Safe Cosmetics found.
Continue reading Seven deadly chemicals in your personal care productsAspartame is no substitute for sugar
Aspartame is a food additive, a chemical concoction marketed to us as supportive of our mission for health when in actuality it is potentially the most health debilitating additive there is.
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