The culprit -Sulphites
The problems - Sulphites have been used as preservatives and flavor enhancers in food and wine since Roman times. They are also found naturally in wine and many foods and have very little effect on a majority of the population. Only about 2% of the population has a sulphite sensitivity which may result in skin rashes, headaches, irritable bowel [...]
The Culprit- Sodium Benzoate
The problems - Also known as E211, sodium benzoate is a preservative which kills bacteria, fungus and mold specifically in acidic environments such as soda, vinegar and fruit juice. Derived from benzoic acid it is used extensively and thought by many in the food industry to be relatively harmless when used on its [...]
The culprit – High Fructose Corn Syrup (HCFS)
The problems – Prior to the 1970’s all sugar was extracted from either sugar cane or sugar beet .Then in the mid 70s a combination of high sugar prices , a glut of corn on the market due to farm subsidies and a recent development by the Japanese [...]
The statistics are alarming. An 18% increase in food allergies in children in the last 10 years has meant 3 million kids in the US currently have to watch what they eat. Why such a dramatic increase? The jury seems to be out with a number of possible reasons, one being that children with ‘weak’ stomachs or ‘mystery’ [...]
