You are what you eat, is the weird half-truth that is spat out again and again.
What is true is that what we put into our bodies dramatically effects theway it operates.
Yet, most of us dont have the first idea what were putting into our bodies.
via sassyradish.com
And the truth is, what we dont know might be hurting us.
Sometimes interesting, sometimes revolting, sometimes enticing, heres 12 fascinating facts about foods we eat every day.
Oreo Filling
The second best creamy goo in the world behind Nutella of course is Oreos cream.
Every fatty sack of deliciousness has a shady backstory.
What is interesting is that Twinkies didnt alwaystaste like Twinkies.
Prior to the second world war WWII: Nazi Boogaloo they were banana flavored.
A single banana is also known as a finger.
Olive Oil
Its easy to believe that olive oil shouldnt have too many problems behind the scenes.
Only about 30% of the olive oil on the shelves is actually what it says.
This has led many to seek out more honest 100% juices.
While they do actually come from oranges,the flavor doesnt.
All that citrus goodness is completely manufactured and comes from sugars mixed in.
The reason is preservatives, as anyone could have guessed.
But the particular preservative in bread is whats interesting.
Vanilla
As with olive oil, vanilla should be an easy ride.
In some cases, thats exactly how it works.
In cases of synthetic vanilla, the truth is a little more ick-inspiring.
The taste and smell of many vanilla-flavored items comes from the anal glands of beavers.
If you doubt, one sniff undera beavers tailwill reveal the baked-in truth.
Shredded Cheese
Pre-shredded cheese operates differently than cheese you shred at home.
That bit of marketable magic is cellulose, known to most of us aswood pulp.
That mildly gritty consistency of pre-shredded cheese it flecks of timber mixed in for a more pulpy nacho.
Milt
This is an FYI for travelers whove never heard of thedelicacy milt.
Its fish sperm, so eat at your own risk.
Ranch Dressing
Titanium is a marvelous metal.
Theres no cause for it other than pure manipulation of human buying practices.
