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10 Foods Banned in other Countries and Consumed by Americans EVERY DAY!

How many of these foods, which are banned in many other countries, including Europe and Canada, are you and your family consuming on a regular basis?

  1. Farm-raised salmon: Raised on an unnatural diet that includes toxic antibiotics.
  2. Genetically Engineered Papaya: Causes intestinal damage and tumors in animals.
  3. Ractopamine in Meats: A muscle enhancer that is given to U.S. livestock.
  4. Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO): Found in soda and sports drinks. It was originally patented as a flame retardant chemical. It is linked to major organ damage and birth defects.
  5. 3000+ food additives, flavorings, and colors added to processed foods that Americans consume every day, including macaroni and cheese, Jell-O, and kids’ cereals. It is linked to behavior issues, cancer, and birth defects.
  6. Arsenic Based Drugs: Approved in U.S. animal feed for quick animal growth.
  7. Brominated Flour – Added to rolls and bread (Potassium Bromate). Associated with kidney and nervous system damage, thyroid problems, and cancer.
  8. Olestra – Used in fat-free snacks such as chips and fries. Causes adverse intestinal reactions and depletion of vitamins.
  9. BHA and BHT: Toxic preservatives found in cereals, gum, beer, butter, nuts, meats, and dehydrated potatoes. Causes allergic reactions and hyperactivity.
  10. rBGH – a synthetic hormone injected into cows to increase milk production. Found in milk and dairy products. Known to cause cancer.

For more information on these foods and the illnesses they can cause, watch this short video by clicking here.

Author
Dr. Jeanette Altieri Dr. Jeanette Altieri is a licensed Chiropractor serving the Lawrenceville community for more than 20 years.She is certified in the Webster technique, a safe and gentle technique for turning breech babies, with specialty areas in Nutrition, Pediatrics, and Pregnancy. She is an international speaker, speaking to chiropractors, their families and staff about the care of infants, children, pregnancy and motivation. She also co-hosted a local radio talk show, “Health Talk,” to help educate people on the benefits of alternative therapies and wellness.

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