American food companies exploit health with toxic ingredients banned in Europe

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At the recent Healing a Sick Culture panel at TPUSA's America Fest Conference in Utah, a stark critique of the American food system emerged, highlighting the alarming differences in food safety standards between the United States and other countries. The discussion centered on how American food companies are exploiting public health by using harmful ingredients that are banned or heavily regulated abroad.

One panelist pointed out that common fast food items, such as McDonald's French fries, contain significantly more ingredients in the U.S. compared to their counterparts in the UK. For instance, U.S. fries include a defoaming agent known as Dimethyl Polysiloxane, which can be preserved with formaldehyde, a neurotoxin. This raises concerns about the safety of food products consumed daily by Americans.

The panel also addressed the use of artificial dyes and sweeteners in popular products. For example, General Mills' Cinnamon Toast Crunch contains artificial dyes linked to cancer, while similar products in Europe do not. Coca-Cola, which is made with real sugar in several European countries, is sweetened with high fructose corn syrup in the U.S., a substance associated with health risks due to its production process involving glyphosate, a weed killer.

The discussion underscored the broader implications of these practices, particularly regarding children's health. With 1 in 9 American children diagnosed with ADHD, the panelists questioned the ethics of allowing such products in schools, suggesting that the food industry prioritizes profit over public health. They argued that the prevalence of man-made chemicals in food is contributing to a public health crisis, making the population sicker and more dependent on unhealthy food options.

The panel concluded with a call to action for consumers to demand safer food practices and for policymakers to enforce stricter regulations on food additives. The implications of these discussions are significant, as they challenge the integrity of the American food system and advocate for a healthier future for the next generation.

Converted from FULL SPEECH: Healing a Sick Culture Panel at TPUSA's America Fest Conference: Day Two - 12/20/24 meeting on December 20, 2024
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