You're Eating Foods BANNED in Other Countries (But NOT in the US)!
Are you unknowingly eating foods that other countries won’t even allow on store shelves? In this eye-opening episode of The Biblical Nutritionist Podcast, we uncover the top 12 American foods banned in other countries—and the shocking reasons why.
From brightly colored cereals to frozen dinners and everyday snacks, some of the most common foods in American homes are outright illegal in countries like the UK, Switzerland, Japan, and Australia. Why? Because of artificial dyes, chemical preservatives, GMOs, and other additives linked to health risks.
If you've ever wondered why mac and cheese or farm-raised salmon might be banned abroad—this episode is for you.
12 Common U.S. Foods Banned in Other Countries
Breakfast cereals with artificial dyes
Soda and sports drinks with brominated vegetable oil (BVO)
Bakery goods containing potassium bromate
Processed meats with certain nitrites
Farm-raised salmon treated with synthetic pigments
And more surprising items revealed in the episode!
🛑 Why These Foods Are Banned Elsewhere
Learn what ingredients other countries have rejected based on scientific evidence, health concerns, or environmental impact.
🔍 How These Ingredients Slip Through in the U.S.
Discover how food regulation differs in America and why certain additives are still considered “safe”—despite being banned in other nations.
✅ What You Can Do to Protect Your Health
We’ll guide you through clean food swaps and biblical nutrition principles to help you nourish your body wisely—without relying on questionable ingredients.
You are the steward of your body, and the choices you make at the grocery store have lasting effects. God designed our bodies with care, and it’s our responsibility to protect them by being aware of what we eat—especially when the ingredients may be banned elsewhere for good reason.
📖 “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31
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