Food ‘n Drink

I just stumbled across a news story at the BBC about Cancer causing chemicals. It seems that good old Sodium Benzoate is causing a bit of a stir especially when it’s mixed with ascorbic acid and subsequently becomes Benzene which is known to cause Cancer.

Now besides the report I can’t say much on the story however I’ve steered clear of Benzoate since my teenage years as my parents decided it was that which was triggering my Eczema. Benzoate is found in virtually every soft drink out there besides Coca Cola and 7UP, and definitely every diet drink out there. It’s also found in most Orange Squash. I’ve even found it in sun tan lotion and putting that on my skin (I didn’t realise or think to look at first) brought me up in a major rash.

The report does however reconfirm my believe that children and adults alike should be living off natural foods and drinks whenever possible. Hey, don’t think I’m saying 100% of the time as we all know that’s just not possible. I like a glass of wine and I use 7UP as a mixer in drinks. Unfortunately if I go out drinking I have to take whatever lemonade is on offer, but when you’re at home and you’ve got the power to control your food and what you take in, make it as natural as possible. Cook from scratch if you can, drink plenty of water and fresh fruit juice/smoothies.

McDonald’s has had such a bad time over the past couple of years they’re now selling salads and porridge! Perhaps if the drinks industry gets the same treatment they’ll start putting a bit more effort into the products they sell.