How to avoid toxic chemicals in your food: Tips for making informed choices and improving your health

The Heal Deal Podcast with Dr. Leona

In this episode, we discuss the importance of reading labels when buying packaged foods. By reading labels, you can avoid sources of toxic chemicals and make informed choices about the foods you eat. We suggest looking for foods with short ingredient lists that you can pronounce and recognize.

We also encourage modifying recipes using healthy ingredients, avoiding frying and opting for steaming, baking, grilling or boiling your food instead. It's important to thoroughly wash your fruits and vegetables and cook your meat, fish and poultry to avoid any potential health hazards. Cooking at home is not only healthier but it's also more affordable and can be an enjoyable way to experiment with new recipes and connect with your family.

Lastly, growing your own food is the ultimate way to avoid toxic chemicals in food. Remember, progress is more important than perfection, so start somewhere and make small changes towards a healthier lifestyle.

In this episode:

00:00 Intro

01:07 Steps to avoid toxic chemicals in your food and improve your health

01:53 Sponsor message: Download your Food Shopping Guide

04:18 Choosing organic foods to avoid toxic chemicals

05:58 Buying organic and non-GMO foods

08:18 Tips for reading food labels and avoiding toxic chemicals

11:36 Misconceptions about sugar-free and fat-free labels

13:33 The benefits of cooking at home for healthier eating

17:40 Growing your own food to avoid toxic chemicals in your food

Key Takeaways:

• Reading food labels can help you avoid toxic chemicals and make informed choices about the foods you eat.
• Look for foods with a short list of ingredients that you can pronounce and recognize.
• The best foods typically don't require a label, such as apples, pears, and bananas.
• Modify your recipes using healthy ingredients and choose to steam, bake, grill or boil your foods instead of frying them.
• Thoroughly wash your fruits and vegetables and cook your meat, fish, and poultry thoroughly.
• Cooking at home is healthier, more affordable, and can be an enjoyable way to experiment with new recipes and connect with your family.
• Growing your own food is the ultimate way to avoid toxic chemicals in food.

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