| | March 15, 2026 |  | | | | | | | | Hi!
I'm a busy mom, which means while I try extremely hard to feed my daughter a nourishing diet of whole foods, I sometimes need something quick and easy. I'm glad to know about the following list of preservatives to avoid; I hope you find it helpful too.
Hit reply and tell me, what's your typical grocery haul like? —Ailsa Cowell, M.S., health editor PS - Forward this to a friend who's been working on their diet, it might be the shopping companion they've been needing. | | | | | 6 food preservatives to avoid for cancer prevention We've heard a lot about the dangers of ultraprocessed foods for metabolic health, but a 14-year study offers a detailed look at another concern: how food preservatives impact cancer risk:¹ - Out of 17 different preservatives, 6 had red flags.
- Potassium sorbate and sulfites (often found in baked goods, cheese, and wine) were associated with a 14% higher risk of overall cancer and 26% higher risk of breast cancer.
- Sodium nitrite (found in processed meats) showed a 32% higher risk of prostate cancer among those with the highest intake.
- Potassium nitrate, acetates, and sodium erythorbate also appeared to increase risk modestly (often found in processed meats, sauces/dressings, and processed meats/soft drinks, respectively).
While the most sensible solution is just to eat real food, most of us need to reach for something packaged from time to time. It's helpful to know what ingredients to watch out for.
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The main downside is missing out on nutrient variety over time. So my advice is to just add a bit of variety to your week (don't worry, it's still low effort!) - Find 2-3 fave breakfast recipes you can alternate (i.e. chia pudding for a couple days and then opting for an egg dish).
- Or, rotate ingredients occasionally (think adding different fruits, nuts, grains, or veggies.
+Good mornin'! - mindbodygreen editor &
author of mbg's newsletter Functional Food,
Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN That's it for the long game—we hope you're geared up for the week ahead of you. | | | | | | Want more from mindbodygreen? Find us here: | | | | | | | | |  | | Ailsa Cowell | | Health Editor | | | | | | Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN | | Expert Review | | | | | | |  | | | Just a heads-up: Everything in this newsletter is for general info only—not medical advice. We always recommend checking in with a healthcare professional before making any health decisions. Our product picks and reviews reflect our editors' opinions unless we say otherwise. We sometimes link to other sites, but we're not responsible for their content.
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