Savory or sweet? The two food additives you should be worried about

Savory or sweet? The two food additives you should be worried about

Salt and sugar are the most common and harmful additives

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Lucille Beseler, RDN

Is co-author of Nurturing with Nutrition and a former president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics representing over 100,000 Nutrition professionals, while also active as a clinical dietitian in South Florida.

Article in collaboration with: Melanie Bazarte, PhD

Don't be salty. Having too much salt or having a sweet tooth can be harmful.

Fortunately, most food additives are safe and some actually increase the nutritional value of food. The two most harmful additives are the most common––salt and sugar––because both can cause health problems like obesity and hypertension. Children who have food allergies may also be affected by additives.

  • Safe Food Additives
    • Ascorbic acid
    • Beta-Carotene
    • Calcium Propionate
    • Citric Acid
    • EDTA (prevents rancidity)
    • Gelatin
    • Thiamin Mononitrate
  • Unsafe Food Additives for Kids
    • Caffeine (stimulant)
    • Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
    • Olestra (reduces body's ability to absorb fats)
    • Sorbitol (causes diarrhea)
    • Sulfites: (Sulfur Dioxide, Sodium Bisulfite can provoke asthma)

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