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Food Toxins cause illness



3. Sulfites
Food toxins are natural substances , made by fungi, algae, plants, bacteria metabolism withch harm humans or other mammals even at low doses..




1. Mushrooms

Poisonous by mushrooms containing strong intrinsic toxins, amatoxins, are frequently reported causative agents of food poisoning .


2. Legumes and Lectins

Legumes are the seeds of plants from the legume family, which includes beans, peas, lentils, and peanuts. Legumes contain Lectins which are toxic for the body.

Thus do not consume Legumes in RAW form , cooking reduces lectins and thus these foods need to be well cooked or baked, heat destroys lectins.


3.BPA

Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a chemical found in the plastic containers of many common foods and beverages. The main food sources are bottled water, packaged foods and canned items, such as fish, chicken, beans and vegetables.


4. Trans Fat

Trans fat in your foodcomes from Baked goods, such as cakes, cookies and pies.
Shortening.
Microwave popcorn.
Frozen pizza.
Refrigerated dough, such as biscuits and rolls.
Fried foods, including french fries, doughnuts and fried chicken.
Nondairy coffee creamer.
Stick margarine.



Artifical sweetner


5. Artificial Sweeteners

Saccharin has been linked with cancer in laboratory animals, but its widespread use is on the decline. Still, other synthetic sweeteners like Aspartame, and acesulfame-K are widely used in soft drinks, candies, chewing gum and a variety of other products. Two research studies found aspartame to have caused brain tumors in lab animals, and it should be avoided by pregnant women and children under seven. Another sweetener, sucrose, sold under the brand name Splenda, has had very little long term research.


6. Preservatives
Preservatives such as BHA, BHT and EDTA are used in small quantities in grain products like cereal, soup bases, and other foods containing oil to prevent rancidity. These are potentially toxic to the liver and kidneys, and they've been known to cause allergic reactions and neurotoxic effects. Children can be especially sensitive to preservatives and they may cause behavioral changes and hyperactivity. Interestingly, BHT is prohibited as a food additive in the UK.


7. Artificial Flavors
Artificial flavors represent the largest number of food additives. Most of the food products with artificial flavor additives are highly processed. Both adults and children may exhibit allergic reactions and other health issues from these chemical flavorings.