Almost all the foods you eat have some form of chemical or food additive in them - even the organic ones. That's not always a bad thing. Often, additives are used to enrich and fortify your food with extra nutrients, helping you meet your needs. In the United States, for example, breads and cereals have added folic acid, which has helped decrease instances of neural tube defects in newborns.
We understand your concern around harmful additives, however. Luckily, there are several ways you can reduce your exposure to them. Read about them below!
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click here | | | | | | Living Healthy | Almost all the foods you eat have some form of chemical or food additive in them - even the organic ones. That's not always a bad thing. Often, additives are used to enrich and fortify your food with extra nutrients, helping you meet your needs. In the United States, for example, breads and cereals have added folic acid, which has helped decrease instances of neural tube defects in newborns. We understand your concern around harmful additives, however. Luckily, there are several ways you can reduce your exposure to them. Read about them below! |  | Leyla Shamayeva
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