Reflection

Learning process isn't just through books and teachers. Sometimes, we have to try hands-on to know what the true thing actually is.

Sometimes we may think that we've already knew everything that we need to know but the truth is, we never had.

Learning processes can be made fun through many things.

For example, blogging.

:)

I've blogged my thoughts on food additives.

And this had enlighten my mind about the things that I never knew about food additives that brings good and bad to us.

And most important of all,

it's not about winning.

It's about sharing. 

And living :D

Food Additives to Avoid

Food additives are everywhere, so the title above does not really seem rational. To steer clear of something that is unavoidable? Maybe the reason behind such drastic measure may actually encourage you to stay away from them. 

NUMBER 1: ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS

Aspartme or better known as Nutrasweet and Equal sweeteners 

These artificial sweeteners are neurotoxin and carcinogenic. Among the ailments caused by these sweeteners are brain tumours, lymphoma, diabetes, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's,  depression, anxiety attacks and seizures. The list goes on and on. 

Aspartme is commonly found in diet coke and various other sugar-free drinks. Doesn't sound so healthy anymore does it ?

NUMBER 2: HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP

HFCS is a highly-refined artificial sweetener. It's currently the number one source of calories in America. And it's only a matter of time before the same thing happens here in Malaysia. Due to the fact that HFCS makes you gain weight rapidly, it is the leading cause of diabetes.

One of the common sources of HFCS is guess what, Cereal. Yup, those crunchy flakes that you eat on a daily basis. 

NUMBER 3: MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE (MSG)

This is a very common food additive that people constantly tell you to avoid. Well, I'm telling you this again. Avoid MSG. MSG is known as excitotoxin, that overexcites cells to the point of damage and even death. Regular consumption of MSG causes depression, disorientation, eye damage, headaches and obesity. 

Are you scared yet?

Here's a type of snack everyone enjoys eating that may very well be the cause of our deaths (if we eat it too much)

NUMBER 4: TRANS FAT

What exactly are trans fats? They’re commonly used to enhance and extend the shelf life of food products. Mostly they’re found in deep-fried fast food. Too much trans fat increases the risk of heart attacks, heart disease and stroke.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Food Additives :)

Food Additives. Yay or Nay?

We've interviewed a few SESERIANS on their thoughts about food additives.

Types of Food Additives (5A)

So here's an introduction on the topic "Food additives: Good or Bad"
It's everything you need to know about the various types of food additives.
Enjoy! :D

Ainaa Shahirah Binti Mohd Munizam (5 Adioda)

AIDA FAZLIN 5 ADIODA

(This is slightly awkward. Hahaha)

Hi. It's me Aida. One half of 5 Adioda's chemistry challenge team.

So, the topic for the challenge is Food Additives, Good or bad? 

We'll try our best not to fail.

For more information go to Ainaa's post since she's being all fancy with her blog post. 

Bye.