Do you know what’s in the food you consume every day? If not, you are not alone. Reading a food label can be downright confusing and unless you know the terms to watch out for it can be easy to overlook some of the hidden toxins.

I have listed out 4 of the hidden toxins you should know about so that you can detect them on a food label and keep them out of your diet.

Grab a packaged food in your cabinet before you start reading and look at the label to determine if one of the following foods is listed on your food label.

#1 High Fructose Corn Syrup: High fructose corn syrup is something you want to avoid as much as possible as it can lead to things like obesity and diabetes. High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is commonly found in things like soda, certain juices and cereals, and even a handful of sandwich breads. Be sure to check the food label before buying any packaged food just to be on the safe side and prevent adding this toxin into your diet.

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