Originally published February 9 2006
Site provides list of unhealthy foods consumers should avoid at all costs
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Olestra, nitrates and saturated animal fats headline this list of the 10 worst foods you can eat, provided by Cybernoon.com.
Olestra Olestra is a fake fat, used to make non-fat potato chips and other snacks.
You'd think, with all the bad rap fat has gotten, a non-fat fat would be great.
But Olestra has been shown to bind with fat-soluble vitamins A, E, D and K and carotenoids-substances thought to keep the immune system healthy and prevent some cancers-and to eliminate them from your system.
Often, it's not just fat in the potato chips that causes problems for people; it's the fact that they are displacing healthier foods, such as fruit, so Olestra can just perpetuate an unhealthy habit.
Nitrates Many foods, especially cured meats such as bacon and hot dogs, use nitrates to preserve color and maintain microbial safety.
Nitrate is harmless, but it can convert to nitrite, which can form nitrosamines, a powerful cancer-causing chemical, in your body.
When you do eat foods containing nitrates, have a glass of orange juice at the same time (for instance, orange juice with your morning bacon).
The potential of botulism is high because home canners often do not reach the temperatures and pressures necessary to kill the botulism spores that may contaminate the food.
Low-acid home-canned foods are one of the main causes of food poisoning.
Alcohol This one item has created more problems than all the rest put together.
Of course, it is possible to consume alcohol wisely and safely and enjoy it immensely, such as a fine glass of wine with a delicious dinner.
Studies show that it isn't so much how much fat there is in your diet that causes problems, as what kind of fat, and hydrogenated fats are the worst.
Fatty meat and dairy products do have some contributions to make to a diet, but none that can't be found elsewhere.
Soda Drinking soda is a poor way to get fluids.
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