Ingredients to Avoid
On the Perfect 10 Diet, it’s crucial to stay away from processed foods at all
times. However, if you do buy any products that are processed, you should avoid
any products containing any of the following ingredients:
• artificial fats, such as Olestra
• artificial sweeteners
• artificial colorings
• brominated vegetable oil (BVO), a toxic additive found in some citrus
sodas
• hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, a common sweetener
• hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils
• high-fructose corn syrup
• margarine
• monosodium glutamate (MSG)
• potassium bromate, a flavor enhancer in breads that is carcinogenic
• preservatives, such as BHA and BHT
• soy protein isolate
• sodium nitrite, found in processed meats
• sulfites, preservatives found in dried fruit, instant potatoes, and pizza
• vegetable shortening