Consuming Killing Chemicals
how much do you know about the food you eat? By Aidan+logan
Overview
Snack food- Doritos
Red 40- is an additive that is illegal in 7 countries found in doritos-cool ranch. Also red 40 is found in paper.
Yellow 6- is an additive that can cause cancer. Also causes tumors in the adrenal glands. Also found in paper.
Disodium inosinate- cause acid kidney stones. Also banned in most countries except for Usa and Japan. Also a additive.Theory- I think that the reason why america is so overweight is because we don't care what we consume. These artificial additives are illegal for a reason. All these are harmful to the body.
Breakfast food- Jimmy Dean Sausage Egg and Cheese
Azodicarbonamide- A preservative used to make breads more spongy/bouncy, also found in shoe soles and yoga mats, banned in U.K., Australia, and most european countries, can cause respiratory problems
Monosodium Glutamate- An additive used in pesticides, fungicides, fertilizers, and plant growth enhancers, can cause weight gain, brain damage, inflammation of the liver, and is banned in other countries.
Butylated Hydroxyanisole- An additive found only in foods is banned in the U.K.Ingestion causes Abdominal pain. Confusion, Dizziness, Nausea, and Vomiting.
Theory: People continue to eat these ingredients because the average American is unaware of how unhealthy they are.
Kraft Mac & Cheese
Soybeans oil partially hydrogenated- Preservative used because of its cheapness and taste. Not banned in other countries but expected to be soon. Only found in food.
Theory: The delicious taste of Kraft MAc and Cheese and the small portions it is served in make people not wary of the health risks.
Works Cited
"Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips (1 Oz) :: Foodfacts.com :: Find out What's REALLY in Your Food. ::." Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips (1 Oz) :: Foodfacts.com :: Find out What's REALLY in Your Food. ::. Foodfacts, 1 Jan. 2014. Web. 6 Jan. 2015. . Doritos contain many harmful ingredients such as yellow 6 and red 40. These are both two kinds of dyes to color the doritos
"14 Banned Foods Still Allowed in the U.S." Shape Magazine. Web. 8 Jan. 2015. . Explains the different types of ingredients that are banned in other countries but still able to be used in the U.S.
"Jimmy Dean Homestyle Sausage Egg & Cheese Biscuit Sandwich (18 Oz) :: Foodfacts.com :: Find out What's REALLY in Your Food. ::." Jimmy Dean Homestyle Sausage Egg & Cheese Biscuit Sandwich (18 Oz) :: Foodfacts.com :: Find out What's REALLY in Your Food. ::. Foodfacts, 1 Jan. 2014. Web. 6 Jan. 2015. . The source gives information on the harmful ingredients found in the Jimmy dean sausage egg and cheese biscuit sandwich
"Kraft Easy Mac Original Macaroni and Cheese Dinner - 6 Pack (12.9 Oz)." Kraft Easy Mac Original Macaroni and Cheese Dinner - 6 Pack (12.9 Oz) :: Foodfacts.com :: Find out What's REALLY in Your Food. ::. Foodfacts. Web. 8 Jan. 2015. . This page gives information on what is dangerous in kraft mac and cheese and also provides information on the dangerous ingredient
"Subway Sandwiches Ditch The Yoga Mat Ingredient." HoneyColony Subway Sandwiches Ditch The Yoga Mat Ingredient Comments. Honey Colony, 12 Mar. 2014. Web. 8 Jan. 2015. <http://www.honeycolony.com/article/subway-sandwiches-ditch-the-yoga-mat-ingredient/> Explains that azobicarbonate is used in yoga mats and banned in other countries