How I Never Thought That I Will End Up on a Nomad Cruise
I have been afraid of water since I was a kid and to be totally honest, I didn’t think I would ever end up going on a cruise for 10 days straight. “This is not for me,” I told myself. But then I was…
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The Chemical and GMO Dangers of Microwave Popcorn
Eating microwave popcorn is associated with ADHD, obesity, thyroid disease, and cancer. The bag contains a host of dangerous chemicals, including the artificial butter flavor diacetyl. Able to cross the blood-brain barrier and cause Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss, the chemical is also dangerous when inhaled as the steam can cause bronchiolitis obliterans, or “popcorn lung.”
Another additive is the chemical preservative called tertiary butylhydroquinone (TBHQ). A form of butane, TBHQ is linked with a number of conditions including dermatitis and asthma, as well as estrogen imbalances in women. Another chemical to be aware of is perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), which lines the popcorn bag to prevent the grease from leaking. Absorbed in the popcorn when heated, it is an endocrine disrupter tied to obesity.
He also looks at the issue of GMOs. Even brands of microwave popcorn claiming to be non-GMO corn (such as Orville Redenbacher’s) contain GMO corn, canola, or soybean oil. The labeling to look for is “USDA Certified Organic non GMO.”
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