Doctor Unveils Shocking Truth About What's Really in Squeezable Fruit Pouches

If you’ve been to the supermarket recently, you know how hard it is to avoid processed foods. They take up nearly the entire store, especially children’s products. Even those that may be organic often have ingredients that aren’t ideal for human health.

While many of these options are convenient, they aren’t substitutes for the real thing. As this doctor explains, even the packaging can expose kids to substances not found in nature.

Check out this video from September 13 to see why this option may be best left on store shelves.

Although easy to grab and go, Dr. Saladino (@ paulsaladinomd ) points out that fruit pouches often contain ingredients like gums, sodium ammonia sulfite, stabilizers, preservatives, or artificial dyes. Even the organic versions made with cleaner ingredients may still be inside a plastic-lined pouch. With so many potentially gut-disrupting ingredients , he points out that it’s no surprise children today are more obese, sick, unhappy, and unable to sleep at night. He reveals that even though ingredients like red 40 have been linked to behavior issues in kids, they are still added. Why? Especially when they’re inside a pouch, and you can’t even see the product. While these ultra-process varieties may not be ideal, he maintains that freshly squeezed fruit juice can benefit children when consumed in moderation.

Related: Harvard-Trained Doctor Gives 5 Concerning Reasons To Stop Eating Artificial Sweetener

Behavioral Issues Linked to Red 40

While the FDA has deemed Red 40 safe for general use, some countries, like the UK, have stricter labeling laws regarding artificial dyes due to their potential side effects. Several studies suggest Red 40 may contribute to increased hyperactivity in children. This synthetic dye may also make children likelier to have irritability, mood changes , and difficulty concentrating. Even if you don’t see red 40 on the label, it’s also sold as Allura Red AC, Red 40 Lake, FD&C Red no. 40 Aluminium Lake, and FD&C Red no. 40. Sadly, this popular ingredient can be found in many candies, snacks, ice creams, and cereals. It’s even in over-the-counter medications such as Pepto-Bismol, prescription medications, and personal care products.

People were not surprised by this news. Viewer @thetravg responded, “There is always a sacrifice for convenience.” It’s sad but true. Another person remarked, “It’s crazy that almost all our food is poison.” It sure appears that way, at least in the States. Viewer @davida.light responded, “This is not food, and it should be illegal to give it to children. This is legit child abuse.” Perhaps one day it will be.

It’s hard to believe that so many synthetics have become common ingredients in our food supply. However, the sooner we stop buying them, the faster manufacturers will stop using them.