70% of its rivers are polluted as well, and the sheer volume
production of products there leaves a lot of toxic chemicals and
by-products as waste. These leak into the environment and pollute it to a
seriously high extent.
These are only part of the numerous indications that foods produced
in China are perhaps one of the worst choices you can make, for they may
seriously harm your health.
This is a list of 10 foods produced in China that should not be part of your menu:
- Plastic Rice
Indeed, plastic rice is being produced and it is believed that its
effects could be cancerous. It is said to be actually made from potatoes
and a fake synthetic resin, but it doesn’t cook like the regular rice,
as it stays hard after boiling.
- Tilapia Fish
Tilapia is commonly fish-farmed in China, for 80% of the Tilapia in
America comes from China. It is one of the worst, most toxic and
unhealthy fish that you can come across. Farming leaves fish in
extremely bad conditions, for they are placed in a small pool of waste
water, and they actually eat anything there during their development
process. Being aware of this, the sea-food farmers won’t let their own
children eat the seafood that they farm.
- Processed Mushrooms
34% of processed mushrooms are from China, and US inspectors have
found tainted mushrooms from China. Furthermore, there are even some
manufacturers in China that go so far as to label these processed
mushrooms organic to increase their profits.
- Chicken
The reality is that China produces more pesticides than any other
country in the world and is polluted by not only that, but its mass
production and industry as well.
Also, regarding the fact that China is a country where avian
influenza and food-borne illness are common, numerous food safety
experts are concerned with the quality of this chicken. Yet, the sale of
chicken from China in America has been approved by the US Department of
Agriculture in 2013.
- Green Peas
Once more, avoid food from China. The production of fake green peas
in China was discovered in 2005, but it may still last today. These
fake peas were created with snow peas, soy beans, along with green dye
and sodium metabisulfite (a chemical that is used as bleach and as a
preservative).
The use of this dye is banned as it can cause cancer, as well as
inhibit the body’s natural ability to absorb calcium. Just like fake
rice, these green peas also didn’t soften when boiled and the water
turned an unnatural green color.
- Cod Fish
Statistics say that currently just over 50% of American Cod comes
from China. Cod is absolutely unhealthy as it lives in its own waste.
- Mud (Sold As Black Pepper)
China is the largest pesticide producing country in the world and
they haven’t even begun to address pesticide or chemical residue on
foods. The Chinese don’t have a lot of due diligence in their food and
safety regulatory systems, and consequently, the origin and contents of
food can often be left vague.
Believe it or not, a vendor in China collected mud and sold it as
black pepper, and also took flour and sold it as white pepper.
Therefore, in order to protect yourself and your family and avoid any
unwanted side-effects, always do your best to know your source, buy
local and true organic.
- Industrial Salt
Industrial salt should also be avoided, for it has been found to be
unfit for human consumption by scientific research. It can lead to
mental and physical issues, hypothyroid problems, as well as
reproductive system disorders.
- Chinese Garlic
Apart from tainted mushrooms, US inspectors have also found tainted
garlic from China. This garlic is sprayed in enormous amounts and it
leaves a bad aftertaste, that of a chemical concoction. To speak in
numbers, 31% of Garlic sold in the US is from China.
- Chinese Apple Juice
Regarding the extremely high amounts of pesticide produced in China,
it is best to avoid apple juice completely, as approximately 50% of the
apple juice sold in the United States comes from there!
Yet, it is hard to tell if a food item originates from China or not.
Hence, it is best, if possible, to grow your own organic food or to find
a reliable local farmer or a store, where you can buy naturally grown
foods.
Sources and References:
althealthworks.com
healthywildandfree.com
supertastyrecipes.com
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