In the modern world, food can be tricky water to navigate. Most people think they are getting pure, healthy food. But many companies use additives to preserve, colorize, or fill food to extend the shelf life and save money. It also makes it easier for companies to package and enhance the look of the food. Preserving food has been a human practice for centuries, usually using salt and drying sheds. In the last hundred years or so, new chemicals have been developed, discovered and used in processing mass amounts of food for public consumption. The average American spends almost 90 percent of their grocery budget on processed food.In the hustle and bustle of modern life, most families have to buy food in bulk and store it for long periods of time. What most people don't know is that many of these processed foods containing the artificial additives can be hazardous to their health. Some of these chemicals can affect your hormone levels, cause cancer, and negatively affect your overall health in many other ways. Some food additives are worse than others. For the sake of preserving your health and well-being, here are the top ten food additives to avoid:
