Are you Eating These Hidden Food Additives That Cause Diabetes?

Let’s face it; food is not like it used to be. Packaged foods are everywhere.

With packaged foods, comes additives. When you’re out shopping for a can of soup or a box of crackers, I encourage you to take a look at the expiration date. Chances are, that product is good for at least another year. So, how do manufacturers get these products to last so long?

They add food additives!

Another thing to watch out for are those additives that lead to sugar cravings and have you coming back for more. The thing is that if you are not aware of these additives, and you don’t know what to look for, there’s a good chance they will go undetected. However, if you do know about them, and you know how to navigate a food label, you can do your body a whole world of good.

By avoiding certain additives, preservatives, and toxins commonly found in packaged foods, you can help prevent diabetes and put yourself on a healthy path to wellness.

Let’s take a look at some of the things to keep an eye out for when out on your next shopping trip.

The Food Additives That May be Linked to Diabetes

Research has shown that aspartame can cause an increase in fasting blood glucose levels as well as a reduction in insulin sensitivity. While many of you may have been told that artificial sweeteners such as aspartame are healthier options than regular sugar, the research doesn’t agree. The bottom line is that your body processes aspartame and its amino acids much differently than other foods. Not only is aspartame responsible for increasing glucose levels, but the amino acids in the artificial sweetener have been shown to attack your cells, including brain cells. This is the last thing you want when you are trying to improve your overall health.

MSG, which stands for monosodium glutamate is added to 80% of flavored foods! Unfortunately, MSG has also been linked to diabetes and obesity and is even considered an excitotoxin. What this means is that MSG excites a part of your brain that is in charge of both your fat and metabolism storage and can potentially lead to obesity. If you find MSG on a food label, do your health a favor and skip it.

Here’s another sweetener that you should avoid at all costs. HFCS can lead you down a path of not only developing diabetes but also obesity. While high fructose corn syrup is found in many packaged products, it’s most commonly found in soft drinks. A new study has found that countries that add HFCS to their soft drinks and processed foods see much more diabetes than the countries that do not use this sweetener.

There are too many food additives to keep track of, but eliminating these three is an excellent step in the right direction! By decreasing the amount of additives and artificial sugars from your diet, you safeguard your health for the long run.

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Mercola. URL Link. Accessed January 23, 2017.
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