Tag: bad food additives
Chemical additives in pet foods effect health
The pet food market in Australia, in 2003, was worth over $1.2 billion. Of the 7.5 million households in Australia, 63% own pets so that equates to big business for manufacturers. In recent years, pet foods have been marketed to us in increasingly ‘human’ ways. They promote vitamins and minerals, fibre and other health promoting […]
Continue reading Chemical additives in pet foods effect healthHealth 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 glueCitric 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 additiveAspartame 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.
Continue reading Aspartame is no substitute for sugarSimple ways to reduce the chemical load
Reducing the chemical load for you and your family doesn’t need to be difficult. There is one simple, easy to follow guideline that you can adopt immediately that will significantly effect health and wellbeing in the short and long term. And you can start right now.
Continue reading Simple ways to reduce the chemical loadIn food labelling, ‘no added’ doesn’t mean none at all
How reassured are you to see the phrase ‘no added sugar’ or ‘no added artificial colours’ on the packaging of a food item in your supermarket? Have you every bought a ‘no added’ product thinking that item was a healthy alternative? At some time, we have all fallen victim to this sneaky advertising ploy.
Continue reading In food labelling, ‘no added’ doesn’t mean none at allReading food labels 101
Reading food labels can be a satisfying experience! Every now and again, I come across an item that has no questionable additives or chemicals in it and I give a quiet hip hooray. Food manufacturers are changing their approach to food technology as we, as consumers, raise our voices about what we can and can’t […]
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