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EarthleyWhy Should You Be More Vigilant When Choosing Food For Your Family?The EU bans several pesticides, hormones, and GMOs widely used in foods grown or in the U.S. These include:*Potassium bromate and azodicarbonamide (ADA)BHA and BHT*Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO)*Yellow food dyes No. 5 and No. 6, and Red Dye No. 40*Farm Animal DrugsCompanies change their product formulation depending on where their product is going. For example, fewer chemical additives for the European version.The USA has high levels of ultra-processed foods, although other countries are quickly catching up. According to one study, 60% of the calories Americans consumed came from these highly processed foods and drinks.Studies suggest there could be a connection between the increasing sales of ultra-processed foods and the rise in obesity. It feels like we are onto something here.Restaurants and brands continue to show value with bigger portion sizes for less.All of this may be points to the health crisis in the United States. Americans have the highest percentage of obese children and young adults relative to the overall population (13%). In absolute numbers, the U.S. has the most obese adults (79.4million). As an awakened consumer, it can without-a-doubt feel overwhelming and daunting to buy real, clean, healthy foods for you and your family.Read more about how to become a informed shopper - https://modernalternativemama.com/2020/09/30/how-do-you-grocery-shop/?fbclid=IwAR2awfKlmoFDevifSNW3zQgqOFegA0QOBUAauAMZz0CeFzXcRWfn9DtLiSo