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by Franziska Spritzler
Alternet
You may have heard claims that some common foods or ingredients are “toxic.”
Fortunately, most of these claims are not supported by science.
However, there are a few that may be harmful, particularly when consumed in large amounts.
Here is a list of 7 “toxins” in food that are actually concerning.
1. Refined Vegetable and Seed Oils
Refined vegetable- and seed oils include corn, sunflower, safflower, soybean and cottonseed oils.
Years ago, people were urged to replace saturated fats with vegetable oils to reduce their cholesterol levels and help prevent heart disease.
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