When you eat a Paleo diet, it’s important to know what ingredients to avoid. Many processed foods have added chemicals and artificial ingredients that can be bad for your health. These ingredients don’t have the nutrients your body needs and can cause problems like tummy aches or inflammation. By choosing fresh fruits and vegetables, you can make healthy meals without these extra additives. Here’s a list of non-Paleo ingredients you should watch out for.
BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) — Lecithin (non-organic) — Ethylene Glycol
BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) — L-Arginine — Ferric Orthophosphate
Calcium Carbonate (synthetic) — L-Glutamine — Ferrous Sulfate
Carboxymethyl Cellulose — Maltitol — Formic Acid
Carrageenan — Mannitol — Hexamethylene Tetramine
Chlorine Dioxide — Mono- and Diglycerides — Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Dibasic Calcium Phosphate — Nitrates/Nitrites — Isomalt
Dimethylpolysiloxane — Olestra — Sodium Acetate
Disodium EDTA — Oligofructose — Sodium Alginate
Dodecylbenzenesulfonic Acid — Polyethylene Glycol — Sodium Citrate
Propionic Acid — Propylene Glycol — Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate — Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate — Sorbic Acid
Stevia (processed) — Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate — Thiamine Mononitrate
Titanium Dioxide — Vanillin (synthetic) — Whey Protein Isolate
Zinc Oxide — Soy Protein Isolate — Xanthan Gum
Sorbitol — Spirulina — Sodium Benzoate
Potassium Bromate — Trans Fats — Glycerin
Artificial Sweeteners (e.g., Sucralose) — Potassium Sorbate — Ethyl Vanillin
Gelatin — Artificial Flavorings and Extracts — Methylcellulose
Calcium Propionate — Caramel Color — Beta-Carotene (synthetic)
Rennet — High Fructose Corn Syrup — Modified Starch
Corn Starch — Palm Oil (processed) — Sodium Phosphate
Maltodextrin — Pectin (if derived from non-Paleo sources) — Sodium Sulfite
Tapioca Starch — Brominated Vegetable Oil — Fumaric Acid
Taurine — Sodium Hexametaphosphate — Glucono Delta-Lactone
Chlorinated Hydrocarbon — Potassium Benzoate — Ethyl Cellulose
Lactic Acid — Sodium Aluminum Phosphate — Sodium Metabisulfite
Disodium Phosphate — Calcium Silicate — Dimethyl Dicarbonate
Oligo-Saccharides — Sulfites — Sodium Sulfate
Carob Bean Gum — Propyl Gallate — Diacetyl
Potassium Acetate — Sodium Citrate — Calcium Acetate
Caffeine (synthetic) — Monosodium Glutamate — Trimethylamine
Sodium Chloride (excessive amounts) — Dextrose — Acesulfame Potassium
Dimethyl Sulfoxide — Sodium Saccharin — Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Sodium Bicarbonate (excessive amounts) — Sodium Caseinate — Potassium Iodide
Sodium Phosphate (excessive amounts) — Phosphoric Acid — Ethyl Alcohol (synthetic)
Artificial Colors (Red 40, Yellow 5, etc.) — Glycerol Monostearate — Sodium Propionate
Polyvinyl Acetate — Triacetin — Sodium Alginate
See? That is a lot of chemicals. These additives can be found in many processed foods, making it crucial to be aware of what you are consuming. Choosing fresh, whole foods helps you avoid these unnecessary chemicals and supports your health.
Always check the nutrition labels on food packages. This helps you see what ingredients are in the food you are eating. Some foods might have hidden chemicals that are not good for you. By looking at the labels, you can make healthier choices and pick foods that are better for your body. Understanding what’s in your food is an important step to staying healthy!