Soy Lecithin

The name seems harmless, but this item’s manufacturing process is a dead giveaway. Soy lecithin is made from sludge left over from crude soy oil. It’s essentially a waste product treated with solvents to render it edible again. Anything that has to be heavily treated to turn it back into food might be worth avoiding.

Another problem arises when you realize that the soybeans used in the process are genetically modified, containing the “bad” soy your body can’t really process. It’s a common ingredient in ice creams and chocolates, so check the label.