Food Flashexplores the wild world of food news, from the health benefits of red wine to why dark chocolate is actually good for you.<\/p>\n
Our favorite foods all have a shelf life, but did you know that many of them are living far beyond their original expiration date?<\/p>\n
Thanks to artificial preservatives, fruits, vegetables, meats and dairy products last much longer now than they naturally would, and that is not necessarily good news.<\/p>\n
Not all preservatives are bad for you, of course. Humans have been using natural preservatives like salt and sugar for thousands of years to keep food from spoiling,<\/p>\n
Be cautious with artificial preservatives, though. According to Healthline, many of them can have harmful effects on your health.<\/p>\n
Sulfites, for example, are used to prevent discoloration, but they have been linked to asthma.<\/p>\n
Sodium benzoate is found in sodas and used in fermentation, but its also considered a carcinogen.<\/p>\n
Nitrite, another carcinogen, gives hot dogs their unique red color.<\/p>\n
Try avoiding preservatives as much as you can by shopping for organic, fresh and naturally labeled products.<\/p>\n
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