Wellness by Ryan

We Must Hold Ourselves Responsible

Trans Fatty Acids: Imitation fats in shortenings, margarines and most commercial baked goods and snack foods. Strongly associated with cancer of the lungs and reproductive organs.

• The link between hydrogenated oils and diseased children: ADHD, aggressive behavior, learning disabilities and more.

Click here to read the full story on the links to disease and hydrogenated oils.

Rancid fats: Industrial processing creates rancidity (free radicals) in commercial vegetable oils.

Omega-6 fatty acids: Although needed in small amounts, an excess can contribute to cancer. Dangerously high levels of omega-6 fatty acids are due to the overuse of vegetable oils in modern diets. Click here for the full story on the links of Omega-6 and disease

MSG: Associated with brain cancer. Found in almost all processed foods, even when "MSG" does not appear on the label. Flavorings, spice mixes and hydrolyzed protein contain MSG. The word Autolyzed yeast extract is a code name for MSG. Click here for the full story about the link between cancer and MSG

Aspartame: Imitation sweetener in diet foods and beverages. Associated with brain cancer, is now being used in over 6,000 low sugar or no sugar consumer products. Aspartame was actually developed by a pharmaceutical company owned by Donald Rumsfeld and later sold to Monsanto one of the largest developers of pesticide. Click here for the full story about the link between brain tumors and aspartame you were never told.

Pesticides: Associated with many types of cancer. Found in most commercial vegetable oils, fruit juices, vegetables and fruits. Peanut Butter, and soy are said to have the highest levels of pesticide due to the farming practices. Click here to read the full story of the links to cancer and pesticide

Hormones: Found in animals raised in confinement on soy and grains. Plant-based hormones are plentiful in soy foods. Click here for a story on the links between disease and added hormones

Artificial Flavorings and Colors: Associated with various types of cancers, especially when consumed in large amounts in a diet of junk food. Click here for a story about links to disease using artificial colors

Refined Carbohydrates: Sugar, high fructose corn syrup and white flour are devoid of nutrients. The body uses up nutrients from other foods to process refined carbohydrates. Tumor growth is associated with sugar consumption. Click here to read 76 ways Sugar Can Ruin Your Health