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ma, or cardiovascular disease. Found in beer, so drinks, dried fruit, juices,
cordials, wine, vinegar, and potato products.

16. Propyl Paraben

Propyl paraben is commonly used as a preserva ve in many foods including
tor llas, bread products and food dyes; and cross contamina on has lead to
propyl paraben showing up in beverages, dairy products, meat and vegeta-
bles. It is commonly found in many cosme cs, such as creams, lo ons, sham-
poos and bath products. A federal study showed that 91 percent of Ameri-
cans tested had propyl paraben in their urine. This is of concern since propyl
paraben is an endocrine-disrup ng chemical that is “Generally Recognized as
Safe.” Studies indicate that subjects had decreased sperm counts and testos-
terone levels. Addi onally, it has been shown to alter the expression of
genes, including those in breast cancer cells and to accelerate the growth of
breast cancer cells. Harvard School of Public Health shared the results of a
recent study linking propyl paraben to impaired fer lity in women. Look for
propyl paraben on the food labels to avoid it. Alterna ve names: 4-
Hydroxybenzoesäurepropylester; propyl paraben; propyl p-hydroxybenzoate;
propyl parahydroxybenzoate; nipasol; E216
17. BHA and BHT (E320). Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hy-
droxytoluene (BHT) are preserva ves found in cereals, chewing gum, potato
chips, and vegetable oils. This common preserva ve keeps foods from chang-
ing color, changing flavor or becoming rancid. Affects the neurological system
of the brain, alters behavior and has a poten al to cause cancer. BHA and
BHT are oxidants which form cancer-causing reac ve compounds in your
body. Found in potato chips, gum, cereal, frozen sausages, enriched rice, lard,
shortening, candy, jello.

By-Products of Processing Fats

18. Trans Fat. You may have heard of trans fat, which has been a popular top-
ic on labels for the past decade or so. Trans fats are created when manufac-
turers add hydrogen to vegetable oil which usually occurs during the manu-
facturing process, though very small amounts of trans fats are naturally oc-
curring in animal fat. The American Heart Associa on tells us that trans fats
are o en found in foods such as fried doughnuts, cakes, pie crusts, biscuits,

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