Among artificial sweeteners, substances like acesulfame potassium, monosodium glutamate, sucralose, aspartame, and sodium benzoate are considered especially harmful.
Instead of artificial sweeteners, natural ones like coconut sugar, maple syrup, and honey can be used. However, experts warn that excessive consumption of these can also be harmful.
The WHO suggests not exceeding 25 grams of regular sugar per day.
Additives are also commonly used in processed foods. Some of the most harmful additives include corn syrup, phenylalanine, agave, potassium bromate, artificial flavors and food coloring, brominated vegetable oil, BHA, and BHT.
Most packaged foods contain harmful preservatives added to extend shelf life, making these products unhealthy. For example, monosodium glutamate in chips can be as harmful as smoking. Instead of store-bought chips, you can make your own from thinly sliced potatoes or tortillas baked in the oven.
It's helpful to read the ingredients list when shopping. Even foods like milk and dairy products, which you might not doubt, can become harmful when packaged.
It is widely known that margarine is the most harmful of all fats. The trans fats, potassium sorbate, soybean oil, and food coloring used in margarine production make it harmful. It's healthier to use natural vegetable oils instead of margarine.
Bouillon, often added to rice, soups, and many other dishes, causes serious damage to the body. Bouillons contain a harmful substance called monosodium glutamate (MSG). This substance, which leads to various diseases, has many adverse health effects. In fact, it can even lead to a reaction known as 'Chinese Restaurant Syndrome.'
Regular bouillon consumption can lead to abnormal heartbeats, breathing difficulties, brain fog, and even conditions like Alzheimer's.
