Fast foods, flavoured snacks and diet soft drinks are just some of the foods that contain troublesome substances called excitotoxins, that could be wreaking havoc on your personal health. They take a considerable effort to avoid and such foods are to blame for symptoms like bloating, water retention, skin health issues and headaches. The food lobby, as well as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), claim that a person will have to consume significant amounts of excitotoxins before any real danger occurs. Sugar substitutes like aspartame, which are commonly used in soft drinks and hard candy, are linked to symptoms like headaches and muscle cramps. Turmeric can be used as a replacement for heavily-flavoured sauces, and instead of soft drinks, drink green, black and red teas.

Source: The Star December 09, 2019 00:00 UTC