Monday, September 1, 2014

Real Food versus "Real Food"!

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     Usually every time I have a new client problems arise from them or their family members about "Real Food". I put these words in parenthesis because the majority of society is brainwashed into thinking foods that are made up of chemicals are REAL FOODS. Let us take a look at a favorite ingredient that is in NACHOS: VELVEETA CHEESE

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  • Ingredient List:
    • Milk
    • Water
    • Milk Protein Concentrate:
      • is any type of concentrated milk product that contains 40–90% milk protein. The United States officially defines MPC as “any complete milk protein (casein plus lactalbumin) concentrate that is 40 percent or more protein by weight.”[1] In addition to ultrafiltered milk products, the MPC classification includes concentrates made through other processes, such as blending nonfat dry milk with highly concentrated proteins, such as casein (Wikipedia.com)
    • Milk Fat
      • ›butter fat taken from milk during processing
      • Whey Protein Concentrate:
        • is a mixture of globular proteins isolated from whey, the liquid material created as a by-product of cheese production.
          Whey protein is commonly marketed and ingested as a dietary supplement, and various health claims have been attributed to it in the alternative medicine community
        • Health Effects
        • The use of whey protein as a source of amino acids and its effect on reducing the risks of diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes has been the focus of ongoing research as of 2007.[13] Whey is an abundant source of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs),[14] which are used to stimulate protein synthesis.[15] When leucine is ingested in high amounts, such as with whey protein supplementation, there is greater stimulation of protein synthesis, which may speed recovery and adaptation to stress (exercise).
      • Sodium Phosphate
        • is a generic term for a variety of salts of sodium (Na+) and phosphate (PO43-) 
        • has many applications in the food industry and for water treatment. For example, sodium phosphates are often used as leavening agents for baked goods. They are used to control pH of processed foods.[2] They are also used in medicine for constipation and to prepare the bowel for medical procedures.
        • Health Effects
          • can cause serious kidney damage and possibly death. In some cases, this damage was permanent, and some people whose kidneys were damaged had to be treated with dialysis (treatment to remove waste from the blood when the kidneys are not working well). (Medline Plus Health Information)
      • Salt (less than 2%)
        • Salt is present in most foods, but in naturally occurring foodstuffs such as meats, vegetables and fruit, it is present in very small quantities. It is often added to processed foods to make their flavour more appealing and is also present at higher levels in preserved foods. (Wikipedia)
        • Health Effects (heart.org)
      • Calcium Phosphate
        • Any of three powdery phosphates of calcium:
          •  A colorless powder used in baking powders, as a plant food, as a plastic stabilizer, and in glass. Calciumphosphate is deliquescent, and will dissolve in the water it absorbs from the atmosphere if it is not kept in aclosed container. Chemical formula: Ca(H2PO4)2.
          • A white crystalline powder used as an animal food, as a plastic stabilizer, and in glass and toothpaste.Chemical formula: CaHPO4.
          • A white powder that is used in ceramics, rubber, fertilizers, and for various purposes in the food industry.Chemical formula: Ca3(PO4)2. (thefreedictionary.com)
        • Health Effects (nytimes.com)
          • Most symptoms are seen with severe exposures and overdoses.
            • Lungs
              • Breathing difficulty (from inhalation)
              • Throat swelling (which may also cause breathing difficulty)
            • Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
              • Severe pain in the throat
              • Severe pain or burning in the nose, eyes, ears, lips, or tongue
              • Loss of vision
            • Gastrointestinal
              • Severe abdominal pain
              • Intestinal obstruction
              • Vomiting
              • Burns of the esophagus (food pipe)
              • Vomiting blood
              • Blood in the stool
              • Nausea
              • Decreased appetite
              • Constipation
            • Heart and blood vessels
              • Hypotension (low blood pressure) develops rapidly
              • Collapse
            • Skin
              • Irritation
              • Burn
              • Necrosis (holes) in the skin or underlying tissues
            • Blood
              • Severe change in pH (too much or too little acid in the blood, which leads to damage in all of the body organs)
            • Nervous system
              • Confusion
              • Delirium
              • Stupor (lack of alertness)
              • Coma
      • Lactic Acid
        • Lactic acid is found primarily in sour milk products, such as koumiss, laban, yogurt, kefir, some cottage cheeses, andkombucha. The casein in fermented milk is coagulated (curdled) by lactic acid. Lactic acid is also responsible for the sour flavor of sourdough breads.
        • Lactic acid is used as a food preservative, curing agent, and flavoring agent. It is an ingredient in processed foods and is used as a decontaminant during meat processing.Lactic acid is produced commercially by fermentation of carbohydrates such as glucose, sucrose, or lactose, or by chemical synthesis.Carbohydrate sources include corn, beets, and cane sugar. (wikipedia)
      • Sorbic Acid
        • Sorbic acid is a natural, organic preservative frequently used to maintain the freshness of a variety of human foods, drugs, and cosmetic products. Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid possess antifungal, and to a lesser extent antibacterial, properties. (healthline.com)
      • Sodium Aginate
        • ›found in cell walls of brown algae. Used to absorb water
        • As a flavorless gum, it is used by the foods industry to increase viscosity and as an emulsifier. It is also used in indigestion tablets and the preparation of dental impressions
        • Health Effects

          • Increased Blood Pressure


          • Poor Bone Health


          • Congestive Heart Failure

      • Sodium Citrate
        • Used as an emulsifier in cheese to melt without oily residue ›
        • Health Effects: Side 
          • Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, rash/itching, tingling or numbness on hands and feet, irregular heartbeats, metal/mood changes, muscle spasms, and seizures
      • Enzymes
        • extracted from tissues of animals. Rennet for cheese making is found in the stomach of baby cows.
      • Apocaretenal
        • ›Found in spinach and citrus. It is used for the orange color.
        •  Health effects: 
          • Yellowing of the skin and large doses can be toxic
      • Annatto
        • ›Seeds from Achoite tree. Used for yellow and orange coloring.
        • ›Health effects: 
          • Not safe for pregnant women or breast-feeding and affects blood sugar levels
      • Cheese Culture
        • ›Lactic acid and other microorganisms  used in cheese making



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