A Few Fatal Food Toxins to Watch Out For

A Few Fatal Food Toxins to Watch Out For

In today's world, we are faced with many pollutants and toxins that are harmful to our bodies, but one of the main ways of being exposed and contaminated to these toxins is through the very food we eat every day. This may sound odd to some but much of our food is at risk of contamination if not properly tested and prepared. Today we will talking about a few of the places to look out for when it comes to common food toxins and some alternatives.

Mercury

       The first toxin we will be talking about is mercury, which is a toxin that is most common in fish. Mercury is absorbed by the body and may then be distributed to all bodily tissues. When mercury is consumed, it may cause an array of adverse effects ranging from vision problems, immune system issues, brain problems, and death. Although mercury is a common toxin in fish, some fish such as catfish, sardines, and herring contain much lower levels and may be enjoyed a couple of times a week safely. However, some fish you absolutely want to avoid are tuna and mackerel. Now we move on to the sweeter side of toxins.

Canned tuna

Artificial Sweeteners

       Artificial sweeteners are present in every diet drink or beverage out there. These range from Ace-K to aspartame and can cause serious damage from nerve, to neural damage. I have also read a report that after about 10 minutes of the consumption of aspartame, some individuals experienced herpes flairs. What this suggests is that it can cause serious damage to the immune system which is absolutely terrible. It is honestly way better to take the effects of the sugar instead of the much harsher effects of artificial sweeteners. A good alternative to artificial sweeteners if you also don't want to ingest sugar is stevia which is a completely natural product and is much sweeter than sugar. But if these foods and drinks are already unsafe, what about what contains them?

Stevia

Bisphenol-A

       Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a chemical used to create many plastics such as water bottles and some food containers. BPA is notorious for a large set of adverse health effects such as several forms of cancer, various diseases, fertility problems, diabetes, as well as brain and hormone problems (which isn't a surprise considering BPA is an estrogen mimic). BPA is most definitely a huge problem considering almost everybody in developed nations have a detectable amount in their bodies. In order to combat this particular toxin, one must stay away from many items such as bottled water, heated plastic plates, juice boxes and more. A good alternative to regular bottled water is to simply use filtered water and store it in a stainless steel water bottle, although there are other metals that may be used as well.

Even the water we drink isn't safe


    

       To conclude this post, remember that these are just a few toxins that may be affecting your body right now. Be sure to research as many toxins as you can and follow our alternatives otherwise there may be some consequences in the future. Thank you for reading and remember to always stay informed!