Surprising Chemical cocktails of Fast Food & processed Foods

More and more fast food eaters are “Super sizing” their meals, exercising less and playing more video games.

More and more people on planet earth have been induced to follow the typical USA made high stress, fast food, get fat model. Part of this is eating large quantities of nutrient deficient, high calorie, high simple carb(sugars), low fiber, low protein foods.

Yes, we all know that obesity and fat gain is made worse by junk food and the typical stressed American-style lifestyle in general.

What most people do not know are the side effects of typical artificial chemicals that are commonly used in thousands of processed food.

Being “full” with empty calories is the path to health and disease complications down the road.

A British Heart Foundation study showed a surprising result realted to junk food consumption: Most young people did not know of the damaging health effects of junk food.

(Dumbing down education in action?) In a U.K. study of over 1,100 children aged 8 to 15 years, 73% did not know that a poor diet could contribute to an early death.
With 1 out of 3 persons under 16 currently Overweight or Obese (O&O), it is quite possible this generation may be the first to live shorter lives than their parents or simply live with less quality of life at 40+ years of age.

So since many people asked about this topic here’s a chart with inside info. Also in case you need some more motivation to eat natural foods, here’s a list of some of the worst of many artificial chemicals side effects typically used by the junk and processed food industry….

Again the idea is not to scare you, but to help you stand up for yourself and your family by becoming an educated consumer.

A bit of junk food one a week likely won’t hurt you but if most of what you eat is pre-made or processsed or comes in a plastic wrapper you can bet your last dollar or euro that your health and quality of life is being impacted by the many chemicals added to the junk foods, not to mention LACK of vitamens, minerals, fiber ect…..

So take a sec and read over or better yet print out the food chemical side effect chart below and post it in your kitchen. We’d love to here your comments below:->



Atificial additive Why Why it is Bad
Artificial Colors
Chemical compounds made from coal-tar derivatives to enhance color.
Allergic reactions, fatigue, asthma, skin rashes links
Hyperactivity and headaches links.
Artificial Flavorings
Cheap chemical mixtures that mimic natural flavors.
Linked to allergic reactions, dermatitis, eczema, hyperactivity and asthma
Enzymes, RNA and thyroid negative effect links.
Artificial Sweeteners
(Acesulfame-K, Aspartame, Equal®, NutraSweet®, Saccharin, Sweet’n Low®, Sucralose, Splenda ® & Sorbitol)
Highly-processed, chemically-derived sweet flavor creation
used diet foods and diet products to sell more
negatively impact metabolism
links to cancer, dizziness
links to hallucinations and headaches.
may stimulate appetite
Benzoate Preservatives
(BHT, BHA, TBHQ)

Compounds that preserve fats and prevent them from becoming rancid.
May result in hyperactivity, angiodema, asthma, rhinitis, dermatitis, tumors and urticaria
Estrogen balance and levels may be altered
Brominated Vegetable Oil
(BVO)

Chemical that boosts flavor in many citric-based fruit and soft drinks.
Increases Triglycerides and Cholesterol
Damage to liver, testicles, thyroid, heart and kidneys is possible.
High Fructose Corn Syrup
(HFCS)
Cheap alternative to cane and beet sugar
Sustains freshness in baked goods
Blends easily in beverages to maintain sweetness.
“crack cocaine” of sugar
Ups risk Diabetes, Cancer, Heart disease, & Stroke


May predispose the body to turn fructose into fat

Not metabolized by the liver easily.
MSG
(Monosodium Glutamate)

Flavor enhancer in restaurant food, salad dressing, chips, frozen entrees, soups and other foods.
May stimulate Appetite and cause headaches, nausea, weakness, wheezing, edema,
change in heart rate, burning sensations and difficulty in breathing.
Olestra
An indigestible fat substitute used primarily in foods that are fried and baked.
Inhibits nutrient absorption
Gastrointestinal disease, diarrhea, gas, cramps, bleeding and incontinence links.
Shortening, Hydrogenated and Partially Hydrogenated Oils
(Palm, Soybean and others)
Industrially created fats used in more than 40,000 food products in the U.S.
Cheaper than most other oils.
Contain high levels of trans fats, which raise bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol,
may up risk of heart disease.
memory impairment possible