While there is ongoing research to determine which ones are linked to which health problem, please note not every food additive are cause for concern. However, consider eliminating or reducing the amount of food additives from the Dirty Dozen: Food Additives list below. After all, why poison your body with unnecessary toxins!
Based on scientific studies of hundreds of additives and date gathered from the Environmental working Group, below is the Dirty Dozen Guide to Food Additives:
- nitrites and nitrates
- potassium bromate
- propyl paraben
- butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)
- butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)
- propyl gallate
- theobromine
- secret flavor ingredients
- artificial colors
- diacetyl
- phosphate-based food additives
- aluminum-based additives