FDA approves “poisoned produce”

Big Agra and Bill Gates turn fresh produce into toxic, processed food [Click here](1770d7/ct0_0/1/ms?sid=TV2%3A3yS6NhVqP) to view this message in your browser | [Click here](1770d7/l-002e/zout?sid=TV2%3A3yS6NhVqP) to stop receiving our messages [] [] Al Sears, MD 11905 Southern Blvd. Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 [] September 11, 2024 [] Reader, As a regular reader, you know I’ve been sounding the alarm bells about heavy metals in our environment for decades. And how they trigger Alzheimer’s… heart disease… cancer… gastrointestinal conditions… multiple sclerosis… kidney dysfunction… anemia… and inflammation. But now these dangerous toxins are “for sale” in your local supermarket – while being marketed as safe and organic. Let me explain… You may have noticed this disturbing new trend in your grocery store’s “fresh produce” section. My patients told me about it. And I was horrified once I looked into it. Smack in the middle of the organic produce section, I discovered a colorful range of pristine-looking apples, avocados, oranges, mangos, and more. Almost every piece of produce had a little sticky label on it with the words: “Apeel: Plant-Based Protection. Longer-Lasting Produce.” Sure, it sounds great. But it’s highly deceptive and dangerous to your health. [apeel] Ingredients in the new Apeel food coating have turned fresh produce into a toxic processed product. Let me explain… Apeel is a clear, odorless food coating. It was invented by a California scientist who got a grant from Bill Gates. Today, this chemical additive has been applied to fruits and vegetables in more than 65 countries. The idea is that this so-called “natural coating” keeps fruits and vegetables fresh far longer than nature intended. This extends shipping time and shelf life – and makes produce last longer once it arrives at the grocery store. But there’s a problem. Although the Apeel-coated foods you’re buying look fresh, there is absolutely no guarantee that they are. Your avocado might look like it was picked yesterday from a nearby organic farm…but it could be more than a month old. Of course, that’s important because as fruits and vegetables age, they lose even more of their nutritional value. But that’s not the only problem… Apeel is marketed as all-natural because it contains 0.66% citric acid. The other 99.34% of ingredients remain unlisted. Yet, a little digging reveals that the main ingredients in Apeel are monoacylglycerides. These are fatty acids that contain trans fats, which have been linked to cancer, coronary heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.1,2 Monoacylglycerides are commonly used as food additives in processed foods. At the same time, Apeel’s own FDA documents3 reveal that the company’s manufacturing process leaves behind a range of toxic heavy metals in the finished coating, including… - Mercury - Arsenic - Lead - Cadmium - Palladium Even small amounts of these toxins build up in the human body over time, contributing to the diseases I mentioned earlier. What to know before you buy I don’t recommend that you consume any Apeel-coated fruits or vegetables. If you do, you risk introducing toxins into your body. Instead, you should buy only organic produce, and then clean and store it properly. Here’s what I recommend… - Know the source of your produce: I love shopping at the farmer’s market near my house. It makes me feel good to know where my food is coming from. I’ve gotten to know the farmer at my market personally. She’s shown me the organic seeds she plants and has let me see the type of soil she uses. We even talk about her natural methods of keeping nutrients in the soil and deterring bugs. If you buy from your local, trusted organic farmer, you ensure your produce has suffered the least possible nutrient depletion. That means your body benefits more. - Learn proper storage techniques: Keeping your perishable produce fresh once you get them home can be a real challenge. The first step is to select the freshest fruits and veggies possible. Leafy greens should be richly colored and without limp or yellowing leaves, which is a signal they’re past their prime. And when choosing root vegetables, cabbages, squash, and onions, they should always appear heavy for their size and come without blemishes or soft spots. When storing fresh produce, you have to consider temperature. Produce that keeps best at room temperature needs air circulation. Plastic bags cause premature spoilage. And refrigerated produce stays fresh longer when sealed. - Make your voice heard. I’m really pleased and proud that my local grocery store chain has banned the use of Apeel on all their produce. But if your store is selling products coated with it – and you’re sick and tired of being ignored by Big Food – you need to take action today. I suggest you: - Contact suppliers who use Apeel and tell them to stop. - Contact grocery stores that sell Apeel-coated produce and tell them you refuse to buy it. - Contact suppliers and stores that don’t currently sell Apeel-coated products and encourage them to avoid it. - Sign the petition to have Apeel banned until more research is done. To make your voice heard,[click this link](1770d7/ct1_0/1/lu?sid=TV2%3A3yS6NhVqP). To Your Good Health, Al Sears, MD, CNS --------------------------------------------------------------- References: - Pipoyan D, et al. “The effect of trans fatty acids on human health: regulation and consumption patterns.” Foods. 2021 Oct 14;10(10):2452. - Corkey BE. “Diabetes: Have we got it all wrong? Insulin hypersecretion and food additives: cause of obesity and diabetes?” Diabetes Care 2012;35(12):2432–2437. - Change.org. “Boycott Apeel coated produce worldwide until further testing is done.”www.efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/. Accessed on August 31, 2024. alsearsmd@send.alsearsmd.com [Preferences | Unsubscribe](1770d7/l-002e/zout?sid=TV2%3A3yS6NhVqP) 11905 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Beach, Florida 33411, United States