What Are the Dangers of Food Additives & Preservatives?
Preservatives and additives are included in many different foods to extend their shelf life and keep them from spoiling too quickly. When you eat these foods you are consuming substances that are not naturally occurring and they may cause damage that you are unaware of. Marilu Henner and Laura Morton, authors of “The 30 Day Total Health Makeover: Everything You Need to Do to Change Your Body, Your Health, and Your Life in 30 Amazing Days,” reports that the average person eats 140 to 150 pounds of food additives each year. Knowing the dangers they may pose can help you make healthier food choices.
