Petroleum is yellow liquid which is mined from the planet Earth. Gasoline and motor oil are the main products. Additionally, petroleum is refined and used in many food products. It is shocking that you can find those products on American grocery shelves, most of these being marketed towards children.
These by – products in most cases are consumed in form of bright food coloring, flavoring and preservatives in processed snacks. The most common variations are Yellow dye #5 and red dye #40.
Food and Drug Administration at this moment is not concerned about the petroleum products used in American food, but may of these are outlawed in other countries because they pose serious health risks.
Artificial food dye have caused the following effects in recent studies :
Diabetes
Allergic reactions
Obesity
Hyperactivity
Chromosomal damage
Asthma
Organ damage
Hypoglycemia
Birth defects
Cancer
Another disturbing fact is that food dyes may contain unexpected and unknown impurities. Actually, these substances are so toxic that the British government and European Union have ended the use of dyes in food throughout Europe since 2009 and 2010.
According to statistics, Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6 comprise in even 90% of the dyes used in foods.
Michael Jacobson, executive director at CSPI says that even some fresh oranges are dipped in dye to brighten them and provide uniform color.
It was proven that Red 40 causes immune – system tumors in mice and allergic and hyperactive reactions in children.
Yellow 5 has the same effects but additionally contains multiple carcinogenic substances and has been linked to organ damage.
For the Yellow 6 it was found that causes adrenal tumors in animals as well as hypersensitivity in children.
Below we are presenting list of popular children’s foods you’ll want to avoid:
FRUIT SNACKS
Although there are many fruit – based snacks that supposedly are healthy options, such as jam – filled cereal bars, they are loaded with food coloring that make them more appealing.
Red 3 is commonly used, which is worrisome since it’s been banned from cosmetic products for causing thyroid tumors.
POP TARTS
Kellogg website published the nutritional information where the most popular flavor, frosted strawberry, contains many harmful ingredients.
In other words, the snacks contain corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, dextrose and sugar within the first 7 ingredients. These sugary products has all been linked to childhood diabetes, sugar addiction and liver problems.
The treats also contain TBHQ, a petroleum based-product which damages human DNA and causes cellular dysfunction .
It’s also know to cause tumours, vision loss, liver enlargement, neurotoxic effects, convulsions, and paralysis in laboratory animals .
M & MS
Besides red 40, yellow 6 and yellow 5, these chocolates very often are colored by using blue 2, which is known to cause tumors in the brain and bladder, as well as blue 1, which inhibits the development of nerve cells.
TEDDY GRAMS
Although it seems that these snacks are harmless, very often are laced with TBHQ. This ingredient is bad for many reasons such as nausea, vomiting, delirium, anxiety and stomach cancer.
Still, you can replace these snack with all – natural and organic products (that are either store – bought or homemade) and fruits and vegetables. Remind to take appropriately – sized portions.
These options are much more filling and nutritious than the ones on this list.
If you’re concerned about your child’s exposure to dyes, make sure to read the labels on household products such as vitamins, cough syrup, toothpaste, shampoo, laundry detergent and hand cream. These products often contain similarly toxic dyes.
CHEETOS
These orange snacks besides that contain yellow 6, in addition they contain an artificial flavoring mix of other highly toxic substances.
The “Flamin’ Hot” variety was even reported to cause abdominal distress, gastritis and addiction-like dependency in children and adults.
Food and Drug Administration at this moment is not concerned about the petroleum products used in American food, but may of these are outlawed in other countries because they pose serious health risks.
Artificial food dye have caused the following effects in recent studies :
Diabetes
Allergic reactions
Obesity
Hyperactivity
Chromosomal damage
Asthma
Organ damage
Hypoglycemia
Birth defects
Cancer
Another disturbing fact is that food dyes may contain unexpected and unknown impurities. Actually, these substances are so toxic that the British government and European Union have ended the use of dyes in food throughout Europe since 2009 and 2010.
According to statistics, Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6 comprise in even 90% of the dyes used in foods.
Michael Jacobson, executive director at CSPI says that even some fresh oranges are dipped in dye to brighten them and provide uniform color.
It was proven that Red 40 causes immune – system tumors in mice and allergic and hyperactive reactions in children.
Yellow 5 has the same effects but additionally contains multiple carcinogenic substances and has been linked to organ damage.
For the Yellow 6 it was found that causes adrenal tumors in animals as well as hypersensitivity in children.
Below we are presenting list of popular children’s foods you’ll want to avoid:
FRUIT SNACKS
Although there are many fruit – based snacks that supposedly are healthy options, such as jam – filled cereal bars, they are loaded with food coloring that make them more appealing.
Red 3 is commonly used, which is worrisome since it’s been banned from cosmetic products for causing thyroid tumors.
POP TARTS
Kellogg website published the nutritional information where the most popular flavor, frosted strawberry, contains many harmful ingredients.
In other words, the snacks contain corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, dextrose and sugar within the first 7 ingredients. These sugary products has all been linked to childhood diabetes, sugar addiction and liver problems.
The treats also contain TBHQ, a petroleum based-product which damages human DNA and causes cellular dysfunction .
It’s also know to cause tumours, vision loss, liver enlargement, neurotoxic effects, convulsions, and paralysis in laboratory animals .
M & MS
Besides red 40, yellow 6 and yellow 5, these chocolates very often are colored by using blue 2, which is known to cause tumors in the brain and bladder, as well as blue 1, which inhibits the development of nerve cells.
TEDDY GRAMS
Although it seems that these snacks are harmless, very often are laced with TBHQ. This ingredient is bad for many reasons such as nausea, vomiting, delirium, anxiety and stomach cancer.
Still, you can replace these snack with all – natural and organic products (that are either store – bought or homemade) and fruits and vegetables. Remind to take appropriately – sized portions.
These options are much more filling and nutritious than the ones on this list.
If you’re concerned about your child’s exposure to dyes, make sure to read the labels on household products such as vitamins, cough syrup, toothpaste, shampoo, laundry detergent and hand cream. These products often contain similarly toxic dyes.
CHEETOS
These orange snacks besides that contain yellow 6, in addition they contain an artificial flavoring mix of other highly toxic substances.
The “Flamin’ Hot” variety was even reported to cause abdominal distress, gastritis and addiction-like dependency in children and adults.
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