This brings a whole new meaning to the phrase “food poisoning.” Original list found in Dr. Jayson Calton and certified nutritionist Mira Calton’s new book, Rich Food, Poor Food.
1. Artificial food dye: inhibits nerve-cell development.
Found in: Practically everything we eat: cake mixes, sports drinks, cheese, candy, and even
mac n cheese.
Why it’s dangerous: Artificial dyes are made from chemicals derived from petroleum,
which is also used to make gasoline, diesel fuel, asphalt, and tar! Artificial dyes have been
linked to brain cancer, nerve-cell deterioration, and hyperactivity, just to name a few.
Where it’s banned: Norway, Finland, Austria, France, and the United Kingdom.
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2. Olestra (or Olean): causing vitamin depletion & anal leakage
Found in: Fat-free potato chips, corn chips, and French fries.
Why it’s dangerous: Created by Procter & Gamble as a substitue for cooking oil,
Olestra robs your body of its ability to absorb vitamins. Fun side effects include cramps and
leaky bowels.
Where it’s banned: The U.K. and Canada.
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3. Brominated vegetable oil: may cause birth defects
Found in: Sports drinks and citrus-flavored sodas.
Why it’s dangerous: Bromine is a chemical used to stop carpet from catching on fire,
so you can see why drinking it may not be the best idea. BVO is linked to major organ
system damage, birth defects, growth problems, schizophrenia, and hearing loss.
Where it’s banned: In over 100 countries.
4. Potassium bromate (or bromated flour)
Why it’s dangerous: Derived from the same harmful chemical as brominated vegetable oil,
brominated flour is used to decrease baking time and reduce costs. Only problem is,
it’s linked to kidney damage, cancer, and nervous system damage.
Where it’s banned: Europe, Canada, and China.
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5. Azodicarbonamide
Why it’s dangerous: Used to bleach both flour and FOAMED PLASTIC (yoga mats and
the soles of sneakers), azodicarbonamide has been known to induce asthma.
Where it’s banned: Australia, the U.K., and most European countries.
6. BHA & BHT: Waxy preservatives linked to cancer and tumors.
Why it’s dangerous: Used to keep food from becoming rancid, butylated hydroxyanisole
(BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) are known to cause cancer in rats. And we’re next!
Where it’s banned: The U.K., Japan, and many other European countries.
7. Synthetic growth hormones rBGH and rBST
Found in: Milk and dairy products.
Why it’s dangerous: Growth hormones are bad for cows and people, potentially
causing infertility, weakened muscle growth, and a whole array of cancers.
Where it’s banned: Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, and the EU.
8. Arsenic: Basically this ish will slowly kill you.
Why it’s dangerous: Used in chicken feed to make meat appear pinker and
fresher, arsenic is POISON, which will kill you if you ingest enough.
Where it’s banned: The European Union.
