Living sustainably is one of the campaigns of various environmental organizations around the globe. By living green, you may choose to consume less meat, use natural household cleaners, reduce water use, and install solar panels on the roof.
Apart from purchasing affordable prices of solar panels in the Philippines, the patronage of natural and organic products in the country is also seen as a way to switch to sustainable lifestyle. The advent of natural and organic products in various establishments in the metro gave people option to choose fresh produce rather than the toxic ones.
Unfortunately, various food products in stores contain toxins, which are harmful to human health. The best way to avoid our exposure to harmful chemicals is to be familiar with them and with the food that contains them. Read on and take a look at the dangerous toxins you need to avoid in food.
Bisphenol-A (BPA)
Bisphenol-A or BPA can be found in food and beverage linings, such as plastic bottles and food containers. This chemical compound can allegedly boost breast and prostate cancer, diabetes, obesity, and behavioral problems. As much as possible, avoid canned goods. Instead, opt for fresh, frozen, and dried ones.
BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) and BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)
BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) and BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) are two food preservatives commonly used in the food industry. These preservatives are usually found in butter, cereal, potato chips, and baked goods. Apart from being a food preservative, BHA and BHT are also used in lipsticks, moisturizers, and other cosmetic products.
BHA and BHT are known to induce skin allergic reactions. According to the International Agency for Researcher on Cancer, BHA is a possible human carcinogen, a substance that is capable of causing cancer in living tissue. Moreover, BHA is categorized to interfere with hormone function.
Sodium Aluminum Sulphate and Potassium Aluminum Sulphate
Sodium Aluminum Sulphate and Potassium Aluminum Sulphate are often used in baked goods, cheese products, microwave popcorn, and other packaged goods. These two toxins are suspected to have been linked in adverse behavioral, developmental, and neurological effects.
Sodium Nitrite and Sodium Nitrate
Sodium nitrite and sodium nitrate are both food preservative and curing agents. Sodium nitrate is a salt that is used to add flavor in bacon and luncheon meat. On the other hand, sodium nitrite is also a salt used to cure bacon and ham.
According to cardiologists, the intake of sodium nitrate may increase your risk to develop heart disease. On the other hand, sodium nitrite may cause kidney failure and organ damage.
There are several ways on how to switch sustainable lifestyle—opting for organic and natural products is one of the easiest and simplest means. By choosing organic and natural products, you will not only avoid these dangerous toxins but help preserve our environment as well. You may also choose to grow your own food to ensure that it does not have any harmful toxins. Just remember when you go shopping, check the label of the food that you will be purchasing to make sure that it does not have any harmful toxins.
