Food Preservatives
Many health problems can be overcome just by being on a diet low on food preservatives and high in freshness.
Having a better understanding about preservatives in food and what they can do to you, will help you on your way to better health.
All food additives serve a purpose, some are to extend the shelf life, make the food more palatable (tasty), prevent spoilage and make the product easier to process.
There is a food law, and this law states that all preservatives are to be listed by their common or usual names, on ingredient labels, although this usually means nothing to the consumer!
If a certain country bans a particular preservative, this does not mean it cannot be used in another country.
There are usually checks to make sure any food additives do not create any adverse effects. Despite these efforts, many people suffer from reactions, and these can range from skin rashes, asthma, digestive problems, sleep problems, and hyperactivity in children.
Some preservatives in food which are banned in the UK, USA and Japan, are still being used in countries such as Australia.
If you are on the road to improving your health, enjoy looking after yourself, to keep you looking younger, then you may want to be familiar with some of the preservatives to avoid, which are;
Sorbates, Benzoates, Sulphites, Nitrates/nitrites and Propionates
Antioxidants are also used in helping to preserve food, an example of these are;
vitamin C - ascorbic acid vitamin E – alpha-tocopherol
Just tryng to put all natural into your body is a great idea, yet sometimes it can be a little daunting unless you happen to live on a farm, and produce all your own food supply.
There are some processed products which do not need preservatives to give them a long shelf life.
Stick to fresh fruit and vegetables when you can, as some of these you can buy in a can or dried may contain preservatives.
Most wines and beers contain preservatives; if you enjoy a glass of red, check around because you can now buy organic wines. There are some preservative free beers, now becoming more and more popular.
There are many health snacks that don’t contain any additives, preservatives or color what-so-ever. Products such as goji berries, are one which comes to mind.
If you do have adverse reactions to certain food preservatives, and this particular preservative is banned in your country, and you intend to travel, make sure you know if that preservative in food is being used in the country you intend to visit.
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