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Why Are U.S. Foods Filled With More Dangerous Chemicals Than UK or EU Foods?
Understanding the effects of too many obesogens and carcinogens in processed foods
If we eat highly-processed foods, we may sometimes read nutrition labels to see how many calories they contain per serving. Sometimes, we may look for how much sodium (salt) they contain, or how much protein.
I never used to read the “fine print” on most food labels. One reason? It’s too small for the majority of people to read. Now, because I don’t eat highly-processed foods, I have no need to read the tiny print on boxed cereal, cookie packages, and frozen food labels.
However, many processed foods contain ingredients that are potentially harmful, especially when consumed regularly over significant periods of time.
We’ve already talked about “obesogens,” aka foods or specific chemicals that contribute to obesity. Several common food additives qualify as obesogens. Other additives have been associated with cancer, making them carcinogens, aka cancer-causing chemicals.
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