This includes chemicals used for pest control, livestock growth enhancers (more widespread in the United States, but limited to beef cattle in Australia), plastic containers used for food and water, and
synthetic food processing aids.
Not exact matches
Traditional dog
food starts with poor quality ingredients (waste from the human
food industry) and is
processed so heavily by extrusion that it is necessary for companies to add
synthetic vitamins to sell
food as «complete and balanced.»
All I know is that when I consider the struggle our bodies are up against — air and water pollution,
synthetic and
processed foods, chemical toxins — I find myself clinging to every last study, report and trend that promotes beneficial health claims!
Other putative class actions have focused on the use of
synthetic vitamins or fiber that allegedly are either not natural — because they were made using
synthetic processes — or were produced in a way that makes them unnatural — such as allegations that beta carotene or fiber can naturally occur in
foods, but some is made synthetically and then added to
foods.
No
processed foods, no refined flours or sugars, no additives or unnatural colors, no
synthetics.
Lists of so - called «no - no» components direct manufacturers toward ingredients, formulations, and front - of - pack label claims to appeal to three consumer expectations: no
food additives or
synthetics; ingredients listed with commonly used names, without chemical or artificial implications (think «vitamin E» instead of «tocopherol» or «tocotrienol»); and minimal
processing using traditional techniques that are not perceived as artificial.
Unfortunately
processed foods,
synthetic chemicals, over consumption of antibiotics (including those in the animals we eat), lack of fibre and high stress lifestyles can all throw out the balance of good and bad bacteria crucial to our overall health.
Todd Kuiken, senior programme associate with the
Synthetic Biology Project at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, speaks with Lisa Palmer on why he is promoting informed policy - making for the emerging food products being produced by synthetic biology p
Synthetic Biology Project at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, speaks with Lisa Palmer on why he is promoting informed policy - making for the emerging
food products being produced by
synthetic biology p
synthetic biology
processes.
Modern - day infant formula is the ultimate refined
food, a product of science, composed of highly
processed ingredients such as sugar, nonfat dried milk, vegetable oils and a list of
synthetic nutrients.
Organic
foods are grown or
processed without
synthetic fertilizers or pesticides.
Perhaps folks feel the need to take large doses of
synthetic vitamin C because all the
processed foods they are eating are so devoid of the nutrient in its whole form.
The body detoxifies chemicals and substances that occur naturally, such as alcohol, cigarette smoke, cholesterol, steroids, bile acids, and lipids, or those that are
synthetic, such as drugs,
food additives, agricultural chemicals, chemical products, parabens and phthalates, in a two - step balanced
process called biotransformation, making them water - soluble to promote their elimination.
It is the
synthetic version of folate and tends to hide in
processed foods and enriched flours.
It's true, most
processed foods are loaded with
synthetic ingredients.
By refining and
processing the wheat to make
foods like breads and crackers,
food manufacturers are taking out all the nutrients early in the
process, then adding some
synthetic versions of nutrients back in that your body struggles to recognize, like metallic iron.
Synthetic vitamin A — in multi-vitamin pills and
processed food like margarine — has been linked to birth defects and is best avoided by everyone.
For example, one author says to turn first to
food for your nutrient needs, and only to supplements as a last resort, and yet in the next sentence she seems to see no contradiction in recommending consuming «fortified»
foods.2 The author doesn't seem to be aware of the fact that «fortified» just means that while
processing the
food manufacturers have added a
synthetic vitamin or mineral supplement.
Highly
processed and reformulated
foods such as high fiber breakfast cereals, low fat dairy products, egg replacers, margarines, soy products of all sorts, and sports drinks and bars are considered healthy because they are low fat or low saturated fat, or have added fiber and a few
synthetic vitamins and minerals.
Instead, we have a culture suckered into eating unhealthy
processed and fast
foods and indoctrinated by mainstream medicine to believe only western modern medicine, ruled by the pharmaceutical industry's toxic
synthetic chemicals, can keep you disease free.
Do your research and look for natural supplements, as the
synthetic versions lack the conutrients that let our bodies
process and absorb the vital constituents of your
food.
In laboratory studies, oregano has demonstrated stronger anti-oxidant capacity than either of the two
synthetic anti-oxidants commonly added to
processed food — BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) and BHA (butylated bydroxyanisole).
Isn't it just common sense to see that the «western diet's» lack of an abundance of whole, unprocessed, plant based
foods - and also the fact that meats and
processed foods can be a source for
synthetic ingredients, harmful chemicals, and hormones - is causing problems for a lot of people, and that eating healthier will help stop those diseases from occurring.
Conventional manufacturers deliberately add
synthetic chemicals to
processed foods to increase their shelf life.
In the last few decades the obesity rates have grown alarmingly due to, among other factors, a variety of environmental causes such as
food processing and the long list of chemicals, toxins,
synthetic hormones, GMO, pesticides, herbicides introduced in our
food.
Other poor lifestyle choices include
synthetic sweeteners, sodas,
processed foods, microwaves, tap water, not enough water, not enough exercise, smoking, drinking alcohol, having excessive sugar, overeating, lack of sleep, suppressed or out of control emotions, other addictions including computers and gaming.
No
processed foods, no refined flours or sugars, no additives or unnatural colors, no
synthetics.
Codex pertains to every bite - and kind of -
food traded internationally and allows high doses of pesticides, veterinary drugs,
synthetic hormones, contaminants, artificial sweeteners, and other dangerous compounds and
processes (like mandated irradiation of
food) while it forbids health claims for
food.
The function is to get the body into a healthy condition, such that the natural metabolic
processes are not hindered by the presence of
processed food waste,
synthetic chemicals and toxic substances.
Modern - day infant formula is the ultimate refined
food, a product of science, composed of highly
processed ingredients such as sugar, nonfat dried milk, vegetable oils and a list of
synthetic nutrients.
These are substances that make nerves rapid fire, often in
processed foods as
food additives and also
synthetic scent like perfume and dryer sheets.
By explaining the dangerous role of consuming
synthetic chemicals and refined and
processed foods, Dr. Jackson helped to educate us on the adverse effects of so called «fat free» and «sugar free»
foods.
By explaining the dangerous role of consuming
synthetic chemicals and refined and
processed foods, Dr. Jackson helped to educate us on the adverse effects of so - called fat free and sugar free products.
Also many
processed foods such as cereals are «fortified» with
synthetic vitamin A palmitate.
This is why I encourage you to do your homework to learn more about the differences between whole
food supplements made by companies like Standard
Process and
synthetic supplements you typically find in grocery and drug stores that provide isolated, fractionated and, often very minimal, pieces of the whole, at best.
Our bodies were meant to
process and detoxify normal, pure
foods... not
synthetic substances.
Highly
processed foods are almost always loaded with chemical and
synthetic additives, sugars, MSG, HFCS and the nasty waste by - product of soybeans; soybean oil.
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), which establishes the standards that states use to develop pet
food laws and regulations, defines natural
food as «a feed or feed ingredient derived solely from plant, animal or mined sources» and should not have «been produced by or subject to a chemically
synthetic process» or «contain any additives or
processing aids that are chemically
synthetic.»
«In my opinion, natural
foods should truly be minimally
processed, non-GMO, with nothing
synthetic or artificial and, of course, no hormones or antibiotics,» says Tracey Hatch - Rizzi, vice-president and co-founder at Radagast Pet
Food, Inc. based in Portland, Ore. «Retailers selling natural
foods really need to decide what that term means to them, and then vet the
foods and manufacturers in order to judge what is best for their store.»
The loss of nutrients in
processed dog
food can be corrected by adding
synthetic minerals and vitamins in the form of mixes into the
food.
After reviewing the testimonials of pet owners that attest to often spectacular improvements in animals» health and wellbeing once they are taken off these kinds of highly
processed,
food - industry based by - products filled with
synthetic additives, I am convinced that veterinarians applying an evidence - based medical approach to pet health problems will be gratified when there is due attention given to what the patients are being fed, and appropriate dietary changes are prescribed.
People who feed their dogs a homemade diet usually want to improve nutrition through the use of fresh
foods, rather than feeding highly
processed commercial diets that rely on a long list of
synthetic nutrients in order to meet nutritional requirements.
When they come from natural or «whole
food» sources, they are easier for the body to recognize and
process than when they come from
synthetic sources.
Carna4 emphasizes minimally
processed,
synthetic - free pet
foods with fresh, human - grade ingredients, including such live superfoods as sprouted, organic seeds.
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Food offers 100 % complete grain - free formulas with no heat
processing or
synthetic vitamins.
The difference between naturally constituted whole
foods and scientifically concocted manufactured pet
foods can be seen on the pet
food labels with a plethora of
synthetic vitamins, amino acids and trace minerals of dubious nutritive value and origin (as from China) deemed essential because of the poor quality of lowest - cost basic ingredients, and because of the destruction / denaturing of essential nutrients due to
processing, storage and cooking.
Additionally,
processed pet
foods contain so many often low - quality ingredients along with flavors, colors and other
synthetic ingredients that it can be quite hard to tell which ingredient (s) may be contributing to your dog or cat's Inflammatory Bowel issues.
When referencing pet
foods, the AAFCO definition of natural is «a feed or ingredient derived solely from plant, animal, or mined sources, either in its unprocessed state or having been subject to physical
processing, heat
processing, rendering, purification, extraction, hydrolysis, enzymolysis, or fermentation but not having been produced by or subject to a chemically
synthetic process and not containing any additives or
processing aids that are chemically
synthetic except in amounts as might occur unavoidably in good manufacturing practices.»
It is important when considering a nutritional supplement - to determine if the nutrients are provided in a
synthetic or
processed form, or if they are truly
food derived.
Processed foods (yes, kibble) contain carbohydrates that your dog just doesn't need and that do nothing for his digestive system, as well as those premixes,
synthetic vitamins and unidentifiable «meals.»
Additionally,
processed pet
foods contain so many often low - quality ingredients along with flavors, colors and other
synthetic ingredients that it can be quite hard to tell which ingredient (s) may be contributing to your dog or cat's diarrhea.