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01/27/2026

PFAS in Cosmetics (“Forever Chemicals”) 💄🧴⚠️

GodFit is back with another ingredient to watch for, this time in makeup + personal care.

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a large group of chemicals sometimes used in cosmetics to help create water resistance, smooth application, and long-wear performance.

Here’s why this matters:
• Some PFAS have been linked to health concerns.
• PFOA, one specific PFAS, was evaluated by the WHO cancer agency (IARC) as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1), with limited evidence in humans for testicular and kidney cancer.
• U.S. public health summaries (CDC/ATSDR) also note associations for PFOA that include kidney and testicular cancer (risk depends on exposure).

Where PFAS may hide (common product types):
✅ Waterproof mascara + eyeliner
✅ Long-wear foundation / concealer
✅ Lip products
✅ Primers + setting powders
(Products marketed as “waterproof,” “long-lasting,” or “all-day wear” are common places to check.)

What to look for on ingredient lists:
• PTFE
• Perfluorononyl dimethicone
• Ingredients containing “perfluoro-” or “polyfluoro-”

GodFit’s reminder: always check the label, because formulas change.



FDA: PFAS in Cosmetics
https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredients/and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas-cosmetics

IARC (WHO cancer agency): PFOA & PFOS evaluation (PFOA = Group 1)
https://www.iarc.who.int/news-events/iarc-monographs-volume-135-perfluorooctanoic-acid-pfoa-and-perfluorooctanesulfonic-acid-pfos/

CDC/ATSDR: PFAS health effects overview
https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/pfas/about/health-effects.html

Understand how exposure to PFAS can impact your health.

01/24/2026

Day 6: Aspartame (E951) ☠️🍬 “Sugar-free” doesn’t always mean risk-free.

This is why I read labels like it’s my job. 👀
Aspartame (E951) was classified as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” (Group 2B) by the WHO’s cancer research arm (IARC) and it’s still everywhere.

In July 2023, IARC classified aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” (Group 2B) based on limited evidence.
At the same time, the WHO/FAO expert committee (JECFA) said the evidence did not justify changing the current intake limit and reaffirmed the ADI of 0–40 mg/kg/day.
The FDA continues to allow aspartame and lists an ADI of 50 mg/kg/day.

✅ Translation: “Possible carcinogen” is a hazard label, not a guarantee of harm at everyday intake, but it’s also not a free pass. Knowledge = power.

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Where aspartame HIDES 🕵️‍♀️

Look for: Aspartame, E951, and blends like “aspartame + acesulfame potassium (Ace-K)”.

Biggest hideouts:
• Diet / Zero / Sugar-Free sodas & flavored waters
• Sugar-free gum + mints
• “No sugar added” puddings, gelatins, dessert cups, drink mixes
• Protein drinks/bars and “light” snacks (check labels)
• Medications + chewables + vitamins (inactive ingredients can include it)

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🚨 Extra important: PKU warning

If a product contains aspartame, labels must warn:
“PHENYLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE.”

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GodFit swaps (simple + realistic) 🥤➡️💧
• Diet soda → sparkling water + lemon/lime, or unsweetened iced tea
• Sugar-free gum → mint leaves, cinnamon stick tea, or xylitol gum (still read labels)
• “Zero sugar” treats → fruit + plain Greek yogurt + cinnamon (sweet, not neon)

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Save this. Share this. Check your labels. ✅
GodFit is here to create awareness so we can protect our families and demand better.

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Sources (receipts): WHO/IARC/JECFA (July 2023) | FDA Aspartame & Sweeteners | American Cancer Society | PKU labeling rule.

01/23/2026

DAY 5: Additives Awareness Series (2026)

Titanium Dioxide (E171 / CI 77891)
Not just in food. Also in toothpaste.

This ingredient is used to make things look brighter, whiter, smoother, more perfect.
But pretty is not a health benefit.

EU reality (food):
EFSA concluded titanium dioxide can no longer be considered safe as a food additive because a genotoxicity (DNA damage) concern could not be ruled out.
The EU then banned E171 in food.

USA reality:
The FDA still allows titanium dioxide as a food color additive (with limits) and it may show up as colored with titanium dioxide or under broader terms like artificial color.

And yes, toothpaste:
Titanium dioxide is commonly used as a whitening and coloring pigment in toothpaste to make it look bright white.
It can show up as titanium dioxide or CI 77891.

Where to look:
Food: candy coatings, frosted pastries, gum, powdered donuts, white icings
Toothpaste: check the inactive ingredients for titanium dioxide or CI 77891

GodFit 3 second rule:
Flip it. Read it. If it is there, decide if whiter is worth it.

Genesis 6:3
And the LORD said, his days shall be one hundred and twenty years.



Sources
EFSA: https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/news/titanium-dioxide-e171-no-longer-considered-safe-when-used-food-additive
EU: https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/sante/items/732079/en
FDA: https://www.fda.gov/industry/color-additives/titanium-dioxide-color-additive-foods

Titanium dioxide is a synthetically produced white pigment, manufactured from naturally occurring ores.

01/22/2026

🚫🍒 DAY 4: RED DYE NO. 3 (FD&C Red 3) is officially on the way OUT.

The FDA revoked authorization for Red Dye No. 3 in foods because of cancer findings in animal studies (this falls under the Delaney Clause). This isn’t fear-mongering, it’s the actual FDA action.

✅ What to do today:
1. Flip the label over
2. Look for “FD&C Red No. 3” / “Red 3” / “Erythrosine”
3. Put it back and choose a cleaner option (fruit-colored foods don’t need chemical “lipstick” to look edible).

📌 Share this so your friends stop eating dyes they never agreed to.

🔗 FDA article (official):
https://www.fda.gov/food/hfp-constituent-updates/fda-revoke-authorization-use-red-no-3-food-and-ingested-drugs

Comment “CHECK” if you want me to post a quick Red Dye label cheat sheet you can screenshot for shopping.

The FDA is revoking the authorization for the use of FD&C Red No. 3 based on the Delaney Clause of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).

01/21/2026

If an additive is linked to cancer concerns, why is it still in our food?

ONE ADDITIVE A DAY: Day 3 | BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)
BHA is a preservative used to keep fats/oils from going rancid so foods last longer.
EWG warns it’s been linked to cancer concerns and says the FDA has sat on a petition about it for decades.
The National Toxicology Program lists BHA as “reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen” based on animal studies.

Where it can show up (examples):
Processed/cured meats: pepperoni, salami, hot dogs, bacon, sausage, some deli meats.
Packaged foods: chips/snack mixes, crackers, microwave popcorn, instant noodles (check the label).

What to look for:
➡️ “BHA” or “butylated hydroxyanisole”

Swap example (simple):
➡️ Swap 1 processed meat or packaged snack this week for home-cooked chicken + a whole-food side (fruit/veg/nuts).
No shame. Just awareness



https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/2024/09/three-decades-later-bha-remains-food #

In 1990, a doctor filed a petition asking the Food and Drug Administration to ban the use of the additive BHA in food – and they’re still waiting for a response.

11/08/2025

✨ GODFIT WELLNESS BOOST ✨
Start your morning with warm lemon water + pure cranberry juice 🍋💧🍒

🌿 Powerful Benefits:
• Flushes toxins & supports the liver
• Boosts immunity & metabolism
• Promotes urinary tract & kidney health
• Fights inflammation & bloating
• Hydrates & energizes naturally

💛 GodFit Tip:
Drink it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach for full cleansing benefits.

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health.” — 3 John 1:2

11/06/2025

🌾 Bleached vs. Unbleached Flour — Know the Difference

Not all flour is created equal.

✅ Unbleached Flour
Natural. No chemicals. Less processed.

⚠️ Bleached Flour
Chemically whitened with chlorine dioxide or benzoyl peroxide.
Some countries ban these additives for health concerns.

Your fuel matters.
Choose foods that honor your body — the temple God gave you. 💛

GodFit LLC
Healing from the inside out.

11/04/2025

🍍 Pineapple Fun Facts
1. Pineapple is nature’s sweet and spicy healer! It’s packed with bromelain, an enzyme that fights inflammation and helps with digestion.
2. Just one cup of pineapple gives you over 130% of your daily vitamin C — hello, glowing skin! ✨
3. Pineapples don’t actually grow on trees — they grow from the center of a leafy plant, one fruit at a time! 🌿
4. Ancient Hawaiians used pineapple juice as a natural cough remedy.
5. Pineapple is known as the “happy fruit” because its scent can boost serotonin — your feel-good hormone! 😄

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🌶️ Cayenne Pepper Fun Facts
1. Cayenne is fire for your metabolism! 🔥 It contains capsaicin, which can boost calorie burn and reduce appetite naturally.
2. It’s been used for thousands of years for pain relief, detox, and even to improve circulation.
3. Cayenne pepper can help clear congestion — it literally gets things moving! 👃💨
4. A dash of cayenne in lemon water or pineapple juice can boost your immunity and digestion at the same time.
5. Capsaicin triggers endorphins — your body’s natural “feel-good” hormones — giving you a mini runner’s high! 🏃‍♀️✨

11/03/2025

Never doubt yourself — not for one moment.
The God who shaped the mountains, carved the oceans, and painted the sunset also created you with purpose, intention, and extraordinary beauty.

You are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14).
That means nothing about you is accidental.
Your gifts, your resilience, your heart — all of it was designed by the One who makes no mistakes.

So when doubt whispers, let God’s Word speak louder:
You are chosen. You are loved. You are created with purpose.

Walk boldly.
Shine brightly.
God didn’t create you to shrink — He created you to rise. ❤️✨

11/01/2025

✨ NOT ALL DELI MEATS ARE CREATED EQUAL ✨
Let’s talk about nitrates — one of the sneakiest additives hiding in our foods.

Nitrates are preservatives found in many deli meats, bacon, sausages, hot dogs, and cured meats. They keep food looking “fresh”… but inside our bodies, they can create inflammation and stress.

✅ Why it matters:
Nitrates can convert into nitrites, which may trigger headaches, increase blood pressure, disrupt our gut, and in high amounts, have been linked to certain cancers. They also add to the cycle of cravings and addictive eating patterns.

But here’s the good news…
Healing starts with awareness. When you know better, you choose better.

✅ Healthier swaps:
• Fresh sliced chicken or turkey
• Wild-caught salmon
• Fresh vegetables & leafy greens
• Nitrate-free brands (always read labels!)
• Simple, whole ingredients you can pronounce

Your body is the temple God gave you — fuel it with foods that give you energy, clarity, and peace. 🕊️
Small choices today can create BIG healing tomorrow.

💛 GodFit LLC – Healing from the inside out

10/28/2025

Rocking out my new outfit. Thank you Genesis in Freehold Mall. Bootcamp time. God Bless .nj