Toxins are anything that gets in the way of the body’s ability to do its job.
This makes us sick and impedes normal metabolism," functional medicine doctorMark Hyman, M.D.
Pesticides
Used protect crops from pests, industrial pesticides have been linked tobirth defects1andcertain cancers2.
How to cut back:
Organic foods are required to be synthetic pesticide-free.
And organic or not, be sure to rinse your produce off before eating it.
Theyve also been associated withhormone disruption3and smaller sperm size in men, and are banned in the UK.
Check the ingredient labels of your packaged foods to ensure they aren’t preserved with BHA or BHT.
Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone (rBGH/rBST)
This hormone is fed to cows to increase their milk production.
Choose organic or hormone-free dairy products.
Eating organic when possible and limiting your consumption of meat and dairy products will help you avoid dioxins.
Filter your tap water using ahigh-quality filterand watch your intake of processed meats.
Pre-cook your grilled foods and finish over low flame.
They are most commonly found in cooked meats and have also beenassociated with increased cancer risk13.
Avoid fried foods, snack chips, crackers, toasted cereals, cookies, and bread crusts.
Artificial Food Coloring and Dyes
Some synthetic food dyes have been linked toneurological disorders like ADHD14.
Look for food that has been dyed using natural ingredients like dragonfruit, spirulina, and carrot.
Look for organic food when possible.
By definition, a food that’s labelled USDA certified organic will also be GMO-free.
