30 reasons to never put another m&m in your mouth ever again!

There is no person that dislikes M&M, simply they are delicious and everyone loves this treat. In fact we are going to disappoint you because we will give you 30 reasons why you should not consume M&M.

Here are some facts about M&M which concerns you:

1. First time they were introduced in 1941

2. The idea was to produce a chocolate that will be carried by soldiers which will not melts

3. Forrest E. Mars Sr. and William F. R. Murrie (son of Harshey chocolate’s president) are the founders

4. Due to the partnership Mars was allowed to use Harshey products

5. The main control over the chocolate was made by Harshey

6. You can find this chocolate in more than 100 countries and 33 different fillings

Back in 1976 the red colored candies were banned due to the dyes that we used. They suspected the FD&C Red #2 to be cancerous, but they were introduced again in 1983. There are still reactions by customers who urge the company to remove the artificial colors because it is considered to be neurotoxic.

The company needs to provide warning labels due to the recommendation issued by the Center for Science in the Public Interest. The warning labels should be in regards to the 8 approved FD&C colors.

Dr. Jacobson from CSPI found that petrochemicals have impact over the behavior of children. Also he is expecting that the committee will finally make a decision which will require warning notices instead of only recommending. Another solution is the company to decide on its own to stop using these artificial colors, and instead to use natural and safer colorings.

Here is the list of ingredients that are listed on the package: milk chocolate (sugar, skim milk, soy lecithin, milk fat, lactose, salt, cocoa butter, artificial color), >1% corn syrup, sugar, artificial colors (Blue 1 Lake, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6, Yellow 5, Red 40, Blue 1, Blue 2, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 2), dextrin, gum acacia, corn starch.

Now most probably you are wondering how harmful are these ingredients? Here are the details:

1. Lecithin is affecting the fertility and reproduction, and might lead to problems with behavior. Also it might cause breast cancer and might lead to cerebral abnormalities.

2. Blue Color #1 is able to reduce the blood pressure, but also might develop conditions such as hay fever, hives, asthma, allergic reactions, and development of tumor cells

3. Blue Color #2 is actually petroleum product which might increase the risk of developing brain tumors (tested on rats), and increase the hyperactivity in children

4. Red Color #40 in most cases causes swelling in the mouth, but also it might directly damage the DNA. Also this ingredient can cause cancer and hyperactivity in children

5. Yellow Color #5 causes allergic reactions, hyperactivity and cancer

6. Yellow Color #6 lead to migraines, allergic reactions, diarrhea, swellings, cancer and nettle rash

7. Soy is made of 93% GMO

8. Gum acacia can cause serious problems with bloating, loose stool, and nausea

These artificial colors are still used by the Mars Company. Besides the fact that scientific research found these artificial colors to be unsafe for use by humans, the FDA decided to declare to be safe for consumption. Still it is up to the companies to decide on their own to use natural and safe alternatives.

According to the report issues by Forbes in 2007, the Mars Company reported an income of $27.4 million. They can really use these money to produce natural and safe products. Now it is up to you to decide whether you will consume these products. Instead we are recommending consuming dark chocolate which is much healthier than M&M.

source http://www.healthytipsworld.net