Is eating out of cans the only possible solution for time-crunched, busy professionals? What if they know this practice can eventually jeopardize their health? After all, they contain harmful additives in the form of preservatives, flavor enhancers, colorants, and chemicals added for the cosmetic effect of the product. The metal cans and their epoxy coating can leach the dreaded Bisphenol A into their food. Before reaching for a can of diced tomatoes, it is wise to ask yourself if indeed your dependence on ready food saved time that couldn't have been done with better planning and organization.

Some of the other commonly used food additives and preservatives are sodium nitrate, propyl gallate, butylated hydrozyttoluene (BHT), butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), potassium bromate, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, etc. Many of these chemicals are not only hard to pronounce/remember, they are hard on the body as well.

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