Vitamins, Minerals and Junk Food CounterproductiveWhile more people are taking good care of their health by taking vitamins and minerals, it is still concerning to see how many peopleundo this good work by eating junk food.There has been much documented about junk food; however, the latest bit of news about junk food is rather concerning.By now you probably aware that until last August, McDonald’s food chains were using ammonium hydroxide in their scrap meat and serving it as meat for hamburgers.In case you do not know it, ammonium hydroxide is used in fertilizers, home-made explosives and household cleaners.This compound emits flammable vapors that become ammonium nitrate, which is used to make home-made bombs. The U.S Agricultural Department deems this to be safe, and that is why it is also used in bread and cakes for leavening purposes.

Despite the obvious dangers associated with this compound, ammonium hydroxide is used abundantly in the

U.S food industrySadly, consumers are none the wiser as to which foods contain this and which foods do not. For all we know it could be used by all the junk food companies. Ammonium hydroxide is not an ingredient, but rather a component in the production process; it is therefore, not listed as an ingredient on the packaging.

Will vitamins and minerals counter the effects of junk food?Some people might believe that taking minerals and vitamins will counter any damage that is done to their bodies by this compound. This is not really the case.The minerals and vitamins can only do so much, and they need a healthy body to do their work. Taking minerals and eating junk food is like an insulin dependent diabetic stuffing his face full of sugar.In order for the diabetic to control his diabetes, he needs to control what he eats. The same applies to supplements, if you are taking supplements to boost your immune system, then why would you eat rubbish that breaks your immune system down?If you want to live a healthy life, then do all that you can to be healthy. This includes not abusing alcohol and tobacco, eating a balanced diet and getting some exercise. Once you achieve this, you will be able to get the full value from any vitamin or mineral supplements that you take, while enjoying the odd junk food meal.