Top 3 Foods to Avoid

1. White Bread, refined flours:  This is bad for you because the nutritious part of the grain has been stripped of all vitamins, minerals, fiber and other vital nutrients.  In addition, refined flour has been bleached with chlorine and brominated with bromide.
2. Anything “Diet”:  Most diet products use the artificial sweetener aspartame.  This chemical has been known to cause neurological damage, endocrine disruption and gastrointestinal problems.  For a natural diet sweetener alternative, try stevia.
3. Meats Cured with Nitrates or Nitrites:  Most processed meats have been loaded with sodium nitrate and other chemical preservatives.  These additives have been linked to cause heart disease and cancer.  Some of the meats that contain these chemicals are deli meats, hot dogs, bacon and various other meats from the grocery store.  Always check the ingredients label before purchasing and stick to ingredients you can pronounce and recognize.  Choose uncured, nitrate and nitrite-free varieties and purchase organic and grass-fed animals.

For more advice on how to lead a more nutritious life, schedule a nutritional consultation with Dr. Takacs at 973.383.5052.  For location and hours visit us at www.DrTakacs.com or like us on Facebook at Takacs Wellness Center.  We are conveniently located in the center of Sussex County in Lafayette near Sparta, Newton, Hampton, Branchville, Wantage, Hardyston and Hamburg.

For more on foods that affect your health, read http://www.naturalnews.com/038467_foods_avoid_processed_meat.html.