Ban the 'Dirty Dozen' - the Campaign Needs You

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Ban the 'Dirty Dozen' - the Campaign Needs You

by Jemma Morriss

 

I was horrified to read that many additives that are commonplace in

foods in this country are completely banned in other countries.

 

The children's food campaigner, Lizzie Vann, has identified what she

calls 'the 12 most common artificial additives that carry serious

health concerns'. The list includes six colours, all of which are

suspected carcinogens: Quinoline Yellow; Brilliant Blue; Sunset

Yellow; Carmoisine; Ponceau 4R; Indigo Carmine.

 

Then there are artificial sweeteners, aspartame, saccharine (which is

banned in several European countries) and acesulfame K. All of the

'dirty dozen' are banned in baby food and all bar one have been linked

to hyperactivity. Ms Vann is campaigning for all these dangerous

additives to be banned from any food likely to be eaten by children

under 8. If you'd like to add your name to the petition and find out

how else you can support the campaign, go to the Ban The Inedibles

page. You can also print off a list of the nasties with their E

numbers to help you spot them on food labels. And remember to eat

organic, where these nasties will not appear.

Goodness Direct, 27th March 2005

www.GoodnessDirect.co.uk

 

PHILLIP DAY'S COMMENT: The public is finally beginning to stir itself

concerning the dangers inherent in the chemicals palmed off on the

public as foodstuffs. A number of high-profile articles have appeared

in the international press recently so I heartily recommend all get

involved in this petition. Sustained pressure on governments and the

chemical industry is all it takes to change attitudes. It's not a

quick process, but it does work. Look back to the 1970's and you'll

see we have come a long way in chemical awareness. A great book to

look up on Amazon:

 

The Politics of Food by Geoffrey Cannon

 

Also, my own book Health Wars discusses aspartame, saccharin,

chemicals in food and personal care products, and what you can do

about them. My recipe guide, Food for Thought, will assist in putting

new ideas into action in the most tasty way possible.

 

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