{"id":182371,"date":"2024-12-19T15:25:15","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T15:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/?p=182371"},"modified":"2024-12-19T15:29:34","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T15:29:34","slug":"the-dark-side-of-cheap-healthy-food-are-you-really-eating-clean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/?p=182371","title":{"rendered":"The Dark Side of Cheap ‘Healthy’ Food: Are You Really Eating Clean?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By, Annur Yamin binti Basuni\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As health consciousness has increased, the demand for healthy food has skyrocketed as people increasingly prioritize wellness and nutrition. Supermarkets and markets are filled with products labeled as \u201chealthy,\u201d \u201corganic,\u201d or \u201cnatural,\u201d often accompanied by promises of better health at affordable prices. However, this growing trend has also opened the door to misconceptions and unethical actions that may harm both consumers and the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Misconception: Healthy Equals Safe<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For many, the term \u201chealthy food\u201d invokes trust. Shiny fruits, vibrant vegetables, and lean meats seem like obvious choices for a nutritious diet. But what happens when affordability becomes the priority? Often, the allure of cheap \u201chealthy\u201d food overshadows the reality that these products may not be as safe as they appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One common practice is the injection of growth hormones or ripening agents into food products. Fruits and vegetables are artificially enhanced to look more appealing, while meat, chicken or duck are treated with chemicals to boost size or prolong freshness. These practices not only mislead consumers but also pose significant health risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are the examples of cheap healthy products that have been going viral and attracting the consumers nowadays because of the cheap price, especially shine muscat that sell in the morning market with an unreasonable price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ANGGUR IMPORT | KPKM Siasat \u2018Shine Muscat\u2019 Didakwa Ada Kimia Berbahaya<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hidden Dangers in \u201cHealthy\u201d Foods<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Library of Medicine, chemical contamination may occur at any point of various stages of processing, packaging, transportation and storage of food. Injections and additives used in cheap \u201chealthy\u201d foods often contain harmful effects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n