Food additives

Thiabendazole E-233 is a toxic preservative in citrus juices and banned in Australia. Butyl-hydroxy-anisole (BHA) is potentially teratogenic and is used to conserve dehydrated potatoes, vegetable oils and also as an anti-rancidity factor in broths and sauces.

Nitrates & Nitrites – E249 – E259 The most common preservatives in Meat industry!
Millions are intollerant to nitrites! Eliminate all NITRATES & NITRITES from your diet if you have any health problems, especially if you are suffering from: any Cancer, any autoimune disease or disorder, skin diseases & disorders like: Psoriasis, Eczema, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Acne, Folliculitis, KP, any Intestinal disorders like Ulcerative Colitis, Constipation, Crohns Disease, IBD, IBS, Candida, SIBO, Body Odor, Allergies, Asthma, etc

Preservatives such as sodium nitrate E-251 and potassium nitrate E-252 used on for example, raw dry salami are considered carcinogenic. Benzoic acid E-320 and its derivatives E-321 and E-211 are banned in the US for potentially being teratogenic causing birth defects.

Acetic Acid & Acetates

E260 – E269 – Eliminate all ACETATES from your diet if you have any health problems, especially if you are suffering from: any Cancer, any autoimune disease or disorder, skin diseases & disorders like: Psoriasis, Eczema, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Acne, Folliculitis, KP, any Intestinal disorders like Ulcerative Colitis, Constipation, Crohns Disease, IBD, IBS, Candida, SIBO, Body Odor, Allergies, Asthma, etc

**ANTIOXIDANTS** – “SAFER” food additives
E300 – L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) – Antioxidants- Vitamin C and derivatives – safe

E301 – Sodium-L-Ascorbate – Antioxidants- Vitamin C and derivatives – SAFE

E302 – Calcium-L-Ascorbate – Antioxidants- Vitamin C and derivatives – SAFE

E304 – Ascorbyl Palmitate

E306 – Natural Extracts rich in TocopherolS – Antioxidants- Vitamin E

Tocopherol (Vitamin E) E-306 is a fat-soluble found on most foods; whole grain cereals, corn and cottonseed oils, egg yolks, meat and milk. It is essential to the life of red blood cells and helps the supply of oxygen to the heart and muscles.
Carrageenan E-407 is extracted from red seaweed. It is used to maintain a homogenous appearance in many foods especially foods that contain fats such as; dessert gels, relishes, pizza, barbecue sauces, fruit drink powders and frozen concentrates, imitation coffee creams and imitation coffee creams to name few.
Lecithin E-322 can be found in white egg yolk and soya bean oil. As an emulsifier it lowers the surface tension of water enhancing to combining oils, fats and water in such foods like chocolate, ice cream, margarine and mayonnaise. In margarine it has the added advantage of preventing water seepage, so preventing spitting when frying. In bread and bakery products it increases volume and also acts as an anti-staling agent therefore extending shelf life.
Riboflavin – vitamin B2 or E-300 can be found in diary products, dry-roasted soybeans, liver, oysters, lean meats, mushrooms, broccoli, avocados and salmon. Oily fish, including mackerel, eel and herring are also rich sources of riboflavin. The list also includes eggs, shellfish, wild rice, dried peas, millet, sunflower seeds and beans. Dark leafy green vegetables, such as asparagus and spinach, whole grain products, and mushrooms are also rich in riboflavin. Cabbage, carrots, apples, figs and berries have a comparatively low level of Vitamin B2. Fortunately, vitamin B2 is not lost during cooking, unlike many other vitamins. However, it is destroyed by strong light and baking soda.

Riboflavin plays a major role in the production of energy by assisting in the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. Benefits include; *Regulates thyroid activity *Prevents acne *Regulates normal growth and reproduction *Protects the nervous system *Ensures healthy eyes, corneas and perfect vision *Helps to slow HIV/AIDS *Boosts mineral absorption *Protects the digestive area *Healthy fetal development *Increases immunity.

Ascorbic acid -Vitamin C or E-440 is one of the most powerful antioxidants in the body. Benefits include; *Treats the common cold *Lowers hypertension *Treats vasodilation (dilatation of blood vessels) *Cures lead toxicity *Cures cataracts (eye disorder) *Combats strokes *Stabalises moods *Builds immunity *Speeds up the process of healing wounds *Controls asthma *Cures diabetes *Prevents heart diseases.

Wow, that’s a lot of information!

Whilst making instant soups, sausages and spices, concentrated sodium glutamate E-621 is added which is a powerful neurotoxin which can alter the normal activity of the nervous system in such a way as to cause damage to nervous tissue.

Industrial sweeteners such as saccharin E-954 is a possible carcinogen and used in sugar confectionery, chewing gum, soft drinks and other sweet products.

My advice to you is to read food the labels carefully and avoid E-numbers, especially beware of products which are exceedingly red and yellow.

Remember, the key word is balance. Keep a balanced diet, exercise and drink 2 to 3 litres of water everyday.