Food Additives to Avoid

The Dirty Dozen Food Additives to Avoid

Dr. Sears’ list of man-made food additives to avoid:

1. Hydrogenated / partially hydrogenated oil (trans-fats)
2. Aspartame
3. MSG (monosodium glutamate)
4. HVP (hydrolyzed vegetable protein)
5. BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole)
6. BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene)
7. Acesulfame Potassium (acesulfame K)
8. Potassium Bromate
9. Sodium Nitrate/Nitrite
10. Propyl Gallate
11. Sodium Benzoate
12. Artificial Colors

Stay away from foods containing these and you will avoid the side effects that come with them.