WHAT ARE
FOOD ADDITIVES?
Natural or synthetic
substances added to food to enhance or maintain flavor, texture, appearance, nutrition and extend shelf life
FDA
FDA has approved and intentionally added up to 10,000 food additives to our foods through the GRAS system (Generally regarded as safe)
Derived & processed
with toxic substances like petroleum, hexane, pesticides like glyphosate (used in Roundup)
Used in
our food, food packaging, products like paints, embalming fluid, insecticides, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, personal care & household products, cleaning agents
Can be contaminated with
with cancer causing carcinogens, interfere with our genes and harm our immune sy
Has been linked to
allergies, skin irritation, anxiety, depression, ADHD, endocrine disruption, migraines, digestive issues and diseases such as cancer, heart disease & non- alcoholic fatty liver disease, just to name a few.