Most people try to “eat better,” “exercise more,” and “do the right things,” yet still feel tired, bloated, foggy, inflamed, or stuck.
They follow diets, try supplements, and chase new habits, but nothing seems to fix the real problem.
And then there are people who look healthy on the outside.
They work out regularly.
They seem fit.
They have no symptoms and no warning signs.
But underneath the surface, many of these individuals are living with low-grade chronic inflammation, consuming carcinogenic ingredients and endocrine disruptors, and they don’t even know it. Their cellular and hormonal health is compromised, their detox system is overloaded, and sickness is building quietly.
When it finally shows up, it often arrives like a thief in the night.
This hidden inflammation – combined with everyday exposure to carcinogens, toxins, and endocrine disruptors – is why some people seem perfectly healthy… until suddenly they’re not.
Quick Guide: What These Words Mean
To help you feel confident and clear as you read this article, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the following terms. If you’re already familiar with them, feel free to skip ahead to the section titled “Real Examples: Why ‘Looking Healthy’ Doesn’t Always Mean Being Healthy.”
Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Fats that are found in seed oils (like soybean, corn, safflower), fried foods, salad dressings, restaurant meals, and packaged snacks. Your body needs a little; however, too much omega-6, in the form of linoleic acid, can raise inflammation.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Healthy fats are found in fish, algae, and some plants. They help reduce inflammation and support your cells’ proper function.
Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio
This ratio shows whether your body is inflamed or balanced. Humans used to be around 1:1. Today, many people are 20:1, 30:1, or even 40:1 or higher, which increases inflammation and the risk of chronic disease.
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
Man-made “forever chemicals” are found in non-stick pans, fast-food wrappers, firefighting foam, stain-resistant products, and drinking water. They build up in your body and affect hormones, immunity, and inflammation.
Glyphosate
A common weed-killer chemical is widely used on conventional crops and lawns. It can affect gut health, detox pathways, and inflammation. If a food is not labeled organic, there is a high chance it contains glyphosate residue because many non-organic crops are sprayed with it during farming.
When you read a food label and see “Contains bioengineered food ingredients,” this means the product includes GMOs (genetically modified organisms). Many GMO crops are engineered to withstand heavy glyphosate applications, increasing the likelihood that they contain glyphosate residues.
Endocrine Disruptors
Chemicals that interfere with your hormones. They can affect metabolism, fertility, thyroid function, and inflammation. They’re commonly found in plastics, cleaning supplies, personal care products, fragrances, receipts, and even certain foods.
Common endocrine-disrupting ingredients to watch out for include:
-
- BPA (Bisphenol A) – found in plastics, canned food linings, water bottles
- BPS & BPF – “BPA-free” replacements that may be just as harmful
- Phthalates – found in fragrances, shampoos, lotions, laundry detergents, vinyl, and food packaging
- Parabens (methylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben) – found in skincare, cosmetics, lotions, and hair products
- Triclosan – found in antibacterial soaps and some toothpastes
- PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) – found in non-stick cookware, fast-food wrappers, and water-resistant products
- Atrazine – a common herbicide found in water and non-organic crops
- Pesticide residues – including organophosphates commonly found on non-organic produce
- Artificial fragrances – often listed simply as “fragrance” or “parfum,” which can hide dozens of hormone-disrupting chemicals
Nrf2
A protein inside your cells that acts like a detox “on” switch. When activated by polyphenols, it boosts your antioxidant and detoxification power.
Glutathione
Your body’s master antioxidant. It helps remove toxins, protect your cells, reduce inflammation, and detox heavy metals – including aluminum. Glutathione is also required to neutralize NAPQI (N-acetyl-p-benzoquinone imine), the toxic byproduct produced when your body breaks down acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Homeostasis
Your body’s natural state of balance.
It’s when all your systems are working the way they should.
Good homeostasis = better energy, healing, and long-term health.
Now that you have the basics… let’s go deeper.
These simple definitions will help everything you’re about to read make perfect sense.
Most people try to “eat better,” “exercise more,” and “do the right things,” yet still feel tired, bloated, foggy, inflamed, or stuck.
They follow diets, try supplements, and chase new habits, but nothing seems to fix the real problem.
And then there are people who look healthy on the outside.
They work out regularly.
They seem fit.
They have no symptoms and no warning signs.
But underneath the surface, many of these individuals are living with low-grade chronic inflammation, consuming carcinogenic ingredients and endocrine disruptors, and they don’t even know it. Their cellular and hormonal health is compromised, their detox system is overloaded, and sickness is building quietly.
When it finally shows up, it often arrives like a thief in the night.
This hidden inflammation – combined with everyday exposure to carcinogens, toxins, and endocrine disruptors – is why some people seem perfectly healthy… until suddenly they’re not.
Quick Guide: What These Words Mean
To help you feel confident and clear as you read this article, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the following terms. If you’re already familiar with them, feel free to skip ahead to the section titled “Real Examples: Why ‘Looking Healthy’ Doesn’t Always Mean Being Healthy.”
Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Fats that are found in seed oils (like soybean, corn, safflower), fried foods, salad dressings, restaurant meals, and packaged snacks. Your body needs a little; however, too much omega-6, in the form of linoleic acid, can raise inflammation.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Healthy fats are found in fish, algae, and some plants. They help reduce inflammation and support your cells’ proper function.
Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio
This ratio shows whether your body is inflamed or balanced. Humans used to be around 1:1. Today, many people are 20:1, 30:1, or even 40:1 or higher, which increases inflammation and the risk of chronic disease.
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
Man-made “forever chemicals” are found in non-stick pans, fast-food wrappers, firefighting foam, stain-resistant products, and drinking water. They build up in your body and affect hormones, immunity, and inflammation.
Glyphosate
A common weed-killer chemical is widely used on conventional crops and lawns. It can affect gut health, detox pathways, and inflammation. If a food is not labeled organic, there is a high chance it contains glyphosate residue because many non-organic crops are sprayed with it during farming.
When you read a food label and see “Contains bioengineered food ingredients,” this means the product includes GMOs (genetically modified organisms). Many GMO crops are engineered to withstand heavy glyphosate applications, increasing the likelihood that they contain glyphosate residues.
Endocrine Disruptors
Chemicals that interfere with your hormones. They can affect metabolism, fertility, thyroid function, and inflammation. They’re commonly found in plastics, cleaning supplies, personal care products, fragrances, receipts, and even certain foods.
Common endocrine-disrupting ingredients to watch out for include:
-
- BPA (Bisphenol A) – found in plastics, canned food linings, water bottles
- BPS & BPF – “BPA-free” replacements that may be just as harmful
- Phthalates – found in fragrances, shampoos, lotions, laundry detergents, vinyl, and food packaging
- Parabens (methylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben) – found in skincare, cosmetics, lotions, and hair products
- Triclosan – found in antibacterial soaps and some toothpastes
- PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) – found in non-stick cookware, fast-food wrappers, and water-resistant products
- Atrazine – a common herbicide found in water and non-organic crops
- Pesticide residues – including organophosphates commonly found on non-organic produce
- Artificial fragrances – often listed simply as “fragrance” or “parfum,” which can hide dozens of hormone-disrupting chemicals
Nrf2
A protein inside your cells that acts like a detox “on” switch. When activated by polyphenols, it boosts your antioxidant and detoxification power.
Glutathione
Your body’s master antioxidant. It helps remove toxins, protect your cells, reduce inflammation, and detox heavy metals – including aluminum. Glutathione is also required to neutralize NAPQI (N-acetyl-p-benzoquinone imine), the toxic byproduct produced when your body breaks down acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Homeostasis
Your body’s natural state of balance.
It’s when all your systems are working the way they should.
Good homeostasis = better energy, healing, and long-term health.
Now that you have the basics… let’s go deeper.
These simple definitions will help everything you’re about to read make perfect sense.
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Robert Ferguson is a California- and Florida-based single father of two daughters, clinical nutritionist, Omega Balancing Coach™, researcher, best-selling author, speaker, podcast and television host, health advisor, NAACP Image Award Nominee, creator of the Diet Free Life methodology, and Chief Nutrition Officer for iCoura Health. He also serves on the Presidential Task Force on Obesity for the National Medical Association and the Health and Product Advisory Board for Zinzino, Inc.
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