Let me tell you, this book hit me like a ton of bricks - but in the best possible way. As someone who thought I knew about nutrition, 'Badditives!' showed me how much I was still consuming harmful additives without realizing it.

The most shocking revelation? Aluminum in processed foods being linked to Alzheimer's. I immediately started checking labels for E541 (sodium aluminium phosphate) - something I'd never done before. My kitchen is now a no-foil zone!

What makes this book special is how it balances being terrifyingly informative with practical solutions. The section on artificial sweeteners completely changed my soda habits - no more diet drinks in my fridge!

The only downside? It's genuinely hard to read at times because once you know this stuff, you can't un-know it. I had to take breaks between chapters to process the information and implement changes.

If you're ready for a life-changing (but slightly scary) education about what's really in your food, this is your book. Just be prepared - your grocery shopping will never be the same again!