8 Additives Banned in Other Countries But NOT in the U.S.

Food additives are substances that are added to certain foods during the processing or production of that food.

What is their purpose?

Food additives are known for preserving a food's shelf life, boosting flavor, making the food more appealing or helping balance the nutritional benefits of the food.

Even though it sounds like a great idea to have "extra" nutrients in your food, some food additives can be hazardous to your health.

One of the additives that is banned in many other countries is artificial food dye. Manufactures use dyes to make foods look more appealing. Unfortunately, food dyes are found in a lot of common foods; primarily children's foods. These foods range from sports drinks and cake mixes to your beloved mac-and-cheese.

Another additive is Axodicarbonamide, mainly found in bread, frozen dinners and boxed foods. This additive is used to bleach flour and also used to bleach foam plastic yoga mats.

What are some of the additives that are banned in other countries but widely used throughout the United States?
  • Artificial food dye
  • Olestra (Olean)
  • Brominated vegetable oil
  • Potassium Bromate
  • Axodicarbonamide
  • BHA & BHT
  • Synthetic growth hormones
  • Arsenic

Mira Calton, CN, and Jayson B. Calton, PhD, discuss the eight food additives that are legal and used in the U.S. but are banned in many other countries, why food additives can cause health problems and why you should try your best to avoid foods with additives.
 8 Additives Banned in Other Countries But NOT in the U.S.
Featuring:
Mira Calton, CN & Jayson B. Calton, PhD
Caltons The Caltons are among the world's leading experts on the topics of weight management, lifestyle medicine and micro-nutrient deficiency.

Their high success rate working with adults and children to achieve sustainable weight loss and reverse health and disease conditions has made their consultancy highly sought after by celebrities, athletes and top corporate executives around the world.

It is their belief that becoming micro-nutrient sufficient is the first step towards preventing and reversing many of today's most prevalent health conditions and diseases.
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