Artificial Flavors

“Facts” about artificial flavors, like sugar and MSG, claimed in the film:

MSG and free glutamates are used to enhance flavor in about 80% of all processed foods. – Raymond Francis M.Sc. MIT

The average American consumes more than 150 pounds of sugar and sweeteners each year. – USDA

In America, people consumed 150lbs sugar per year per capita, 79lbs HFCS(high fructose corn syrup) per year, and 22 teaspoon sugar per day.

Pre-mature death comes from sugar, alcohol and smoking.

Research studies suggest that artificial sweeteners contribute to weight gain. – Yale Journal of Biology

Sugar is a drug, just like alcohol.

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1 thought on “Artificial Flavors”

Desy H. says:

June 2, 2015 at 12:56 pm

Wow interesting fact, I’m excited about it

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