Few people are aware of how food allergies and food sensitivities affect their health. If you’re not milking your own cow, skip it. Milk is the most common food-related allergen in both children and adults. In accordance with the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004, allergies must be disclosed on the packaging of any food product subject to […]
Category Archives: Food Additives
A wide range of foods contain ingredients that we call emulsifiers. A new study in mice shows that these compounds can produce both physiological and behavioral changes. Food additives have always generated a great deal of attention, and, rightly so, as they are all-pervasive, so we should scrutinize their impact on our health. Recently, emulsifiers […]
Decades of research proves that chemicals used to make bacon do cause cancer. So how did the meat industry convince us it was safe? The source of the story was an announcement from theWorld Health Organization that “processed meats” were now classified as a group 1 carcinogen, meaning scientists were certain that there was “sufficient” evidence […]