Maltodextrin
Maltodextrin? Have you ever seen this on a label? You may of or you may not have, but more than likely you have probably consumed a lot of it in your lifetime - Yost Wellness Center
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Top 5 Dangers of Maltodextrin
The truth is that maltodextrin can be considered a metabolism death food — it lacks nutritional value, and there are some pretty scary maltodextrin dangers to consider before opening up a bag of chips or baked goods, such as spiking blood sugar. The good news is that there are healthier, more natural substitutes for maltodextrin, and some of them may already be sitting in your kitchen cabinet.
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Dangers lurking in our food...Maltodextrin...
Maltodextrin? Have you ever seen this on a label? You may of or you may not have, but more than likely you have probably consumed a lot of it in your lifetime. This is especially true if you are regularly eating foods that have been packaged and processed such as salad dressings, frozen yogurt, spice mixes, cereals, candy, baked goods, 'fat-free', and 'sugar-free' products.
Is Maltodextrin Bad for Me?
As part of a balanced diet, maltodextrin can provide carbohydrates and energy, especially for athletes or those needing to increase blood sugar. But, consumption should be limited and balanced with fiber and protein.
Maltodextrin – Is It Good or Bad?
Shelf stable food products in the supermarket have lots of unrecognizable ingredients in them. Many entrepreneurs are quick to say “I don’t want any of those chemicals in my food,” but they don’t bother to understand exactly what that item is. Many consumers feel that if they don’t know what the word means, it must be a dangerous cancer causing chemical.
Read Your Food Labels: Watch out for Maltodextrin
Although maltodextrin is deemed safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Cleveland Clinic researchers found that maltodextrin alters gut bacteria. The additive with the normal digestive process causes the bacteria to adhere to the layers of cells that line the intestines – a characteristic of IBD.
What is Digestible Maltodextrin & is it Bad For You?
The digestible maltodextrin is a common ingredient in foods and the one associated with health dangers. Although maltodextrin is a plant extract, it is highly processed. This white powder is industrially produced by breaking down starch (with enzymes or acids), followed by purification. The final product is tasteless and soluble in water
What's Maltodextrin and Is It Bad for Me?
Whether or not you have any idea what maltodextrin is, there’s a very good chance you’ve consumed some of it in the last 24 hours.
