Why Food Chemicals Are a Problem—And How to Reduce Your Exposure

Many chemicals are problematic because they can disrupt the endocrine system. “The evidence is greatest about the effects of ...
Politifact

Is it toxic? Why you should be wary of the internet’s ‘scary ingredient’ warnings

"Too much of anything is bad for you." That’s what my mom would say when I asked to eat an entire watermelon for dinner. "But fruit is healthy," I would beg. At that moment, my mom was passing on ...
Daily Herald

5 food additives that might be bad for your health — and how to avoid them

A striking new report from the federal government this month found that Americans on average get about half their calories from ultra-processed foods that have been linked in studies to increased ...
FoodNavigator

Are food additives harmful to health?

Food additives are often considered undesirable by consumers. This is particularly the case recently, with many consumers concerned about their prevalence within ultra-processed foods. So are ...
Psychology Today

Avoid These 5 Food Additives to Feel Less Anxious

I recently attended a continuing medical education lecture by Kathleen Holton, Ph.D., MPH, and I want to share what I learned. But first, who is Dr. Holton? Dr. Holton is a nutritional neuroscientist ...
Medical Xpress

Studies show food additives could be harmful to the gut

Animal studies suggest that some food additives, such as artificial colorants and sweeteners, emulsifiers, and antimicrobial preservatives, could be harmful to gut health. A recent review published in ...