Canned Vegetables
Metal cans are lined with BPA to prevent corrosion, but that lining finds its way into our food, potentially causing hormonal imbalances, endocrine system disorders and even cancer. Add some high sodium levels and you get the perfect recipe for an unhealthy snack!
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Dizziness Severe food allergies can result in a feeling of lightheadedness and in certain cases can even lead to fainting.
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Anyone who’s sat on a cozy couch across from a therapist has probably felt a whole lot of relief by the end of the session. The only problem? Afterward, you’re
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2 thoughts on “20 Things You Think Are Healthy But Actually Aren’t”
I was surprised by some of these and not surprised by others. No wonder our bodies are so unhealthy. Things that have been developed in the last 50 years (plastic products, baked chips, frozen yogurt) all seemed to be wonderful. Now we find that we’re probably slowly killing ourselves. You hear more & more cases of cancer than ever before and now it makes sense.
I am 94 yrs old & have not nor do not eat any of these so far, think that my have anything to do with my healthy years now? Good thinking on your part to show all of these, I see so many eating all of them, thank you. Olive Pierce