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Just back from nearly a fortnight away, and realised I'd left some milk in the fridge, which was perfectly usable! What do they put in it to give it such a long shelf life? Processed food I try to avoid like the plague, but so much of the meat chain is injected or fed with various hormones and God knows what else, we don't really have a clue what we're eating (even organic potatoes are "gassed").
Additives, flavourings or preservatives all have adverse effects on me ranging from asthma (MSG is good for this), mood swings (paranoia to anger/rage) and feeling bloated and lethargic. I wonder how many of the symptoms I have mentioned are chemically induced in some people without them realising why, or making any connections if they feel like this occasionally? Some days I can read stuff here and not be bothered, but another day it could push my buttons (someone made a snidey comment about 6d yesterday and I had to check what I'd been eating as a result!) - I blame (loosely) the E numbers (check the ingredients labelling)!
I've tried to be tested by the NHS for allergies, but this is classed as being intolerant, which they won't test for. I was told that you can only be allergic to natural food stuff (peanuts, dairy, fish etc) but if the food stuff is being adulterated, I think they are missing the point.
Does anyone else suffer with food rage, or wonder why they are inexplicably in such a bad mood/short tempered sometimes? If so, think about what you've eaten recently and perhaps read the labels, or see if it happens again the next time you eat it. I could be something as simple as a packet of crisps!
Sorry for the long winded post, but I'd love to know if this rings true with others.
Additives, flavourings or preservatives all have adverse effects on me ranging from asthma (MSG is good for this), mood swings (paranoia to anger/rage) and feeling bloated and lethargic. I wonder how many of the symptoms I have mentioned are chemically induced in some people without them realising why, or making any connections if they feel like this occasionally? Some days I can read stuff here and not be bothered, but another day it could push my buttons (someone made a snidey comment about 6d yesterday and I had to check what I'd been eating as a result!) - I blame (loosely) the E numbers (check the ingredients labelling)!
I've tried to be tested by the NHS for allergies, but this is classed as being intolerant, which they won't test for. I was told that you can only be allergic to natural food stuff (peanuts, dairy, fish etc) but if the food stuff is being adulterated, I think they are missing the point.
Does anyone else suffer with food rage, or wonder why they are inexplicably in such a bad mood/short tempered sometimes? If so, think about what you've eaten recently and perhaps read the labels, or see if it happens again the next time you eat it. I could be something as simple as a packet of crisps!
Sorry for the long winded post, but I'd love to know if this rings true with others.