When you go to buy food you probably think the food is safe. If you are buying something prepared that has a list of ingredients, take a close look at those ingredients. You are more than likely to find an item that contains one or more artificial colors than has been banned in Europe. When I think of something with an artificial color I think of the obvious bright candies and drinks. Unfortunately this includes things such as pickles and ice cream to practically anything that comes in a package. The US is way behind in food safety regulations when it comes to artificial color/dyes. The colors that are banned in Europe have been linked to ADHD, cancer, allergic reactions and headaches just to name a few symptoms. What can you do? Do not purchase anything with a color such as these:
FD&C Blue No. 1 – Brilliant Blue FCF, E133 (blue shade)
FD&C Blue No. 2 – Indigotine, E132 (indigo shade)
FD&C Green No. 3 – Fast Green FCF, E143 (turquoise shade)
FD&C Red No. 40 – Allura Red AC, E129 (red shade)**
FD&C Red No. 3 – Erythrosine, E127 (pink shade, commonly used in glacé cherries)
FD&C Yellow No. 5 – Tartrazine, E102 (yellow shade)**
FD&C Yellow No. 6 – Sunset Yellow FCF, E110 (orange shade)**
The more fresh food you eat, the better you will feel! Try to avoid these colors at your Fourth of July picnics and you may avoid that headache. Food should be made as nature intended, not artificial!
Friday, June 28, 2013
Artificial Colors banned in Europe but US food is filled with them!
When you go to buy food you probably think the food is safe. If you are buying something prepared that has a list of ingredients, take a close look at those ingredients. You are more than likely to find an item that contains one or more artificial colors than has been banned in Europe. When I think of something with an artificial color I think of the obvious bright candies and drinks. Unfortunately this includes things such as pickles and ice cream to practically anything that comes in a package. The US is way behind in food safety regulations when it comes to artificial color/dyes. The colors that are banned in Europe have been linked to ADHD, cancer, allergic reactions and headaches just to name a few symptoms. What can you do? Do not purchase anything with a color such as these:
FD&C Blue No. 1 – Brilliant Blue FCF, E133 (blue shade)
FD&C Blue No. 2 – Indigotine, E132 (indigo shade)
FD&C Green No. 3 – Fast Green FCF, E143 (turquoise shade)
FD&C Red No. 40 – Allura Red AC, E129 (red shade)**
FD&C Red No. 3 – Erythrosine, E127 (pink shade, commonly used in glacé cherries)
FD&C Yellow No. 5 – Tartrazine, E102 (yellow shade)**
FD&C Yellow No. 6 – Sunset Yellow FCF, E110 (orange shade)**
The more fresh food you eat, the better you will feel! Try to avoid these colors at your Fourth of July picnics and you may avoid that headache. Food should be made as nature intended, not artificial!
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Organic berry picking without pesticides!!
Last Saturday my daughter and some of her friends went to pick strawberries at Golden Earthworm Organic Farm, although I think she ate more than she picked. Since strawberries are on EWG's dirty dozen list, I knew we had to find an organic farm. Ordinary strawberries contain high levels of pesticides so if you plan to go picking berries this month, look for an organic farm. We picked strawberries to make homemade jam and some to freeze and use for smoothies. Strawberries contain antioxidants and Vitamin C. They are oh so tasty when they are fresh from the field and a great treat for the kids!
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