Are food additives harmful to my health?

in food •  6 years ago 


Avoid Additives to Foods for a Healthy Body

Have you ever eaten foods that are colored in colors that are so attractive? And delicious sweet, and enjoy savory snacks that are delicious? Maybe you are not aware that there are harmful substances that you are taking while enjoying these interesting foods.

Is an additive that makes the food attractive. Addictive substances are substances that are added to food to add flavor and appearance. Some natural additives such as vinegar and salt may be harmless. But these artificial additives can endanger health. Artificial additives are believed to be the main cause of cancer.

As reported by eatingwell.com, one of the additives is monosodium glutamate (MSG). This MSG is an additive to improve taste. MSG is found in many canned foods, snacks, and some Asian dishes.

Consuming too much MSG can cause headaches, chest pain, numbness and cold sweat. In medical terms this symptom is referred to as Chinese Syndrome Restaurant. If you experience these symptoms, drinking plenty of water will reduce this risk.

In addition to MSG, other additives are artificial dyes namely tetrazine which is commonly found in soft drinks. Potassium bromate to develop bread. Aspartame which is an artificial sweetener that is found in soft drinks, yogurt, candy, and soda powder. Avoid foods that contain additives important for health. May be useful.

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