Healthy dieting can be difficult, in today’s world. Which Toxic Ingredients Should You Avoid? Even the so-called healthy food aisles are lacking in nutrition. The most valuable things you can do for your health and diet are:

• Avoid processed foods.
• Be aware of the ingredients that are the worst offenders and try to avoid them at all costs.

Here are a few examples of the most toxic ingredients that you should work hard to eliminate.

1. Sodium Nitrates and Nitrites

Sodium nitrates and nitrites are salt preservatives. They are most often found in processed meats such as hot dogs, bacon, and lunch meats. This ingredient is believed to cause colon cancer and metabolic syndrome, which may lead to diabetes. Be aware of this ingredient while you’re shopping the meat aisle.

2. Partially Hydrogenated Oil

Partially hydrogenated oil is a trans-fat that you should watch out for when checking your labels. – Tweet this!

It is found in fried foods, packaged crackers, cookies, cakes, non-dairy coffee creamers, cake mixes, pancake mixes, microwave popcorn, vegetable shortening, and margarine. Partially hydrogenated oil may raise your bad cholesterol (LDL) levels, lower your good cholesterol (HDL) levels, and increase the risk of developing stroke and heart disease.

3. High Fructose Corn Syrup

High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a common added sweetener. It is mostly found in commercial baked goods including bread, cookies, cakes, ketchup, and unfortunately most other processed foods. The issue with this ingredient is that it gets metabolized directly into fat, increases cholesterol, and has been linked to diabetes and obesity.

Try your best to avoid any foods that contain this ingredient: High fructose corn syrup (HFCS).

4. What Can You Eat?

The best diet is one made up entirely of whole foods. – Tweet this!

What does “whole foods” mean exactly? The definition of whole foods is foods with just 1 ingredient. Fresh fruits and vegetables such as oranges, peppers and cucumbers or unprocessed meats such as turkey and chicken. It’s just that simple!

Moderation is always the key. The most important thing is to be aware of and avoid the most toxic ingredients to avoid the unwanted consequences.

Becoming more informed about the foods around you is the 1^st step to a healthier lifestyle. -Tweet this! 

With a newly-trained eye you’ll be able to face every aisle in the grocery store with a new-found confidence!

Remember, 1-ingredient foods are best!

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Warmly,

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