January 8th, 2010 | Author: Blake Pertuset
Microwave popcorn
Chemicals that can be found in the lining of the bag itself
have been linked to human infertility, and in animal testing they have caused
various types of cancer including liver, pancreatic, and testicular. Studies
have shown that the process of microwaving can cause these chemicals to vaporize
and therefore migrate into your popcorn.
Milk produced with artificial hormones
Some, but not all dairy farmers treat their cattle with growth
hormones to increase milk production, and thereby profits. These hormones can
also increase infections and because of that, possibly even pus in the milk.
This also increases production of insulin like hormones in the milk which can
contribute to colon, breast, and prostate cancers in humans.
White flour
All of the good nutrients in flour are removed during
processing, and then it is bleached with a chemical agent that is very similar
to the same bleach you use in cleaning and laundry. Some vitamins get added in
the final processes, and it’s passed off as “enriched”. What most people don’t
know is that this so called “enriched” flour can cause increases in blood sugar
that rival refined sugar.
Vegetable oils
For a long time the experts have told us how much healthier and
beneficial oils like canola, corn, and soy are. The problem with this lies in
their transformation into cooking oils. This process includes heavy refinement
that can make them oxidized and therefore toxic. A much healthier option is
coconut oil, which does not oxidize. For higher heats try grapeseed oil, or
extra virgin olive oil for light cooking.
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