The 11 Scariest Things in Your Food

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I always tell my daughters they can make a difference in the world, even at their tender ages of 10 and 7. To them, I probably sound like the teacher from Peanuts—they're more interested in soccer and American Girl right now—but I hope the lesson eventually sinks in.

My latest example of a kid heroics for them: 15-year-old Sarah Kavanagh from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, who gathered more than 200,000 signatures in her online petition asking Gatorade to remove a controversial flame-retardant chemical. Last week, Gatorade announced that they would be removing the ingredient, brominated vegetable oil (BVO), within the next couple of months. That's great news—especially for me personally, because I love the stuff! Actually, so do my daughters.

While Gatorade spokeswoman Molly Carter said the decision wasn’t in response to Sarah’s petition, the teen is claiming victory. Either way, we all win.

Truth is, chemicals that are used as weed killer, flame retardant, and sunscreen are startlingly common in your supermarket. But you won’t find “carcinogens,” “paint chemicals,” or “beaver anal gland juice” on the back panel. They’ll be hidden under names like “Butylated HydroxyAnisole” or “natural flavoring.” Break through the science experiment to find out what you’re really eating.

Here are the 11 scariest ingredients in your food:
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That is scary! Did you know Coke and Pepsi products that we drink here in the US are used as pesticides in India?

http://consciouslifenews.com/coke-pepsi-being-pesticides-india/1145862/

I did not know that...
I don't drink much soda, actually I don't drink it anymore. I used to drink a diet coke now and then, but since I was diagnosed with Celiac's I don't drink it period.
If I need a "fizz" fix, I will drink a Sparkling Ocean Spray.

I don't drink soda, much at all any more. Diet Soda's are even worse! The artificial sweetners, really mess with the nerves and my MS! I'll be shaking all over from it.