Friday, June 26, 2009

What the Food Industry Doesn't Want You to Know # 7

THE FOOD INDUSTRY DOESN'T WANT YOU TO KNOW...

...that food additives may make your kids misbehave. U.K. researchers found that some artificial food colorings and preservatives are linked to hyperactivity in children.

The additives included Yellow #5, No.6, Red #40, and sodium benzoate, all of which are commonly found in packaged foods in the United States. While the researchers don't know whether a combination of the chemicals is to blame or if there's a a single primary culprit, you can find Red #40, Yellow #5, and Yellow #6 in Skittles, and sodium benzoate in many soft drinks.

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