Toxic substances like high fructose corn syrup, aspartame, and trans fats have polluted our food supply for over a century. But, at least the ingredient label will tell you when they're present. This isn't always the case. You need to be aware of acrylamide, a neurotoxin and carcinogen that can form when carbohydrates are fried. As a cooking byproduct, it's not on the ingredients list. But, it's there and it's bad stuff. The negative health implications of consuming this chemical have even prompted the World Health Organization to issue warnings. […]
