Ingredients to Avoid When Detoxing
We are surrounded every day by powerful suggestions from advertising and commercials and with that, we tend to believe in brands. However, it's time to take a look at what we are eating.
Artificial Colors and Flavorings | Many artificial colors and flavorings have been linked to allergic reactions, fatigue, asthma, headaches and various skin conditions. |
Artificial Sweeteners | These highly processed, chemically derived sweeteners, such as Aspartame, are found in diet foods and can negatively impact metabolism. Some have been linked to dizziness and headaches. |
Brominated Vegetable Oil | This flavor-boosting chemical increases triglycerides and cholesterol.
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High Fructose Corn Syrup | This cheap alternative to can or beet sugar may predispose the body to turn fructose into fat. It can also increase the risk for Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke. |
MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) | Used often as a flavor enhancer, this can stimulate appetite and cause headaches, wheezing, edema, changes in heart rate, nausea and difficult breathing. |
Olestra | This indigestible fat substitute is linked to gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, cramps and gas. |
Trans Fats | Trans fats are oils that can raise bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol. They also contribute to heart disease. |
The next time you purchase a snack flip over the package and look at the nutrition label and check out the ingredients. Also play close attention to the serving size. If you want a little help with strategies in making better food choices our provider Dr. April Odom, NP can help you with implementing wellness into your daily life.
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