Canned foods and drinks, part one

Why should one avoid canned foods and drinks?

These products contain excessive amounts of salt and sugar, and many of the canned foods are overcooked. Excess salt in the diet can lead to high blood pressure, which is a sign that the heart and blood vessels are being overworked. Left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to atherosclerosis and congestive heart failure. Heart disease contributes to 75 percent of heart attacks.

The average American consumes approximately 4500 mgs of salt daily. The recommended daily limit is 1500 mgs, with the toxic upper limit being 2300. Many processed foods, and even some natural foods, become toxic when they are overcooked.

Overcooking food changes its chemical configuration, making these foods harder for the body to digest and metabolize. The body spends more time and energy trying to break down these foods instead of doing work on the cellular level. Canned foods are generally cooked at high temperatures before they are canned, making such products unsafe for consumption.

One must also be aware of the risk of toxic metal exposure when consuming canned products. Metals from the can, including tin, nickel and aluminum, will leach into the food. Heavy metals displace your nutrient minerals and cause deficiency, and there is no positive metabolic function for these metals in the body.

I have been consuming canned products for a long time. What can I do to rid my body of these heavy metals?

Some people try to purge these metals from their systems through detoxification methods. However, people can get themselves into serious trouble forcing the body to clean itself out and/or clean itself out too fast. One must work with the body and remember not to force it.

We recommend testing. To determine what you are being exposed to on a daily basis, try to figure out in your day-to-day life where you are being exposed to those substances and eliminate the exposure as much as possible. Also, supplement the body with proper nutrients to aid in the safe transport of these heavy metals out of your system and GO SLOWLY.

1. The information provided in this article is for educational purposes only.

2. Your individual health status and any required healthcare treatments can only be properly addressed by a professional healthcare provider of your choice. Remember: there is no adequate substitution for a personal consultation with your chosen healthcare provider. Therefore, we encourage you to make your own healthcare decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified healthcare professional.