Some toxins to watch out for are in our food & others in our personal care products. Carbs are found in much of our food. Why do you need to limit your carbohydrate intake? Carbs lead to inflammation and also fuel cancer cells. They also are a leading cause of weight management issues. Not sure how many to have each day? Your needs may vary, but in general, you should aim to have fewer than 60 net carbs a day. Total Carbs – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols = Net Carbs. But, keep in mind, you subtract the full amount if the sugar alcohol is erythritol or allulose; otherwise, subtract half the amount of other sugar alcohols (such as maltitol, sorbitol, or xylitol).

Some toxins to watch out for are in our food & others in our personal care products. Red Dye #40 is found in our food. Why don’t you want it? Red Dye 40 (Allura Red AC) is FDA-approved and generally considered safe in small amounts for most people, but some studies link it to hyperactivity in sensitive children, potential DNA damage, gut inflammation, and allergic reactions, leading to concerns and calls for more research, especially since it’s petroleum-derived and can contain benzene traces. Regulatory bodies like the FDA and WHO deem current exposure levels safe, but some countries require warning labels, and more human studies are needed to fully understand long-term risks, particularly concerning cancer and neurobehavioral effects. 

Some toxins to watch out for are in our food & others in our personal care products. High Fructose Corn Syrup is found in our food. Why don’t you want it? Its overconsumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, heart issues (high triglycerides/cholesterol), and inflammation because the liver rapidly converts excess fructose into fat, stressing the body and increasing disease risk. Like other added sugars, HFCS provides “empty calories” but can be worse than sugar in some studies, leading to fat buildup, insulin resistance, and metabolic problems, so moderation is key for all added sweeteners.