Plastics are derived from organic products. The materials used in the production of plastics are natural products such as cellulose, coal, natural gas, salt and, of course, crude oil. Crude oil is a complex mixture of thousands of compounds. To become useful, it must be processed.
The Secretâs Out: The Reason Red Meat is So Bad for Our Health. Weâve known red meat isnât the healthiest choice for a long time now. Itâs a leading cause in heart disease, inflammation, cancer, and even digestive problems. While its highly touted by meat-lovers as being a good source of iron, (though we know there are better sources), the truth is, red meat is not a healthy food.
Last reviewed: June, 2014. Not every food is safe to eat during pregnancy. Some foods may be harmful to you or your baby because of the way theyâre cooked or because of germs or chemicals they contain.Hereâs why: 1  Raw meat, fish and eggs can contain harmful germs that can give you food poisoning, like salmonella infection.ast reviewed: June, 2014. Not every food is safe to eat during pregnancy. Some foods may be harmful to you or your baby because of the way theyâre cooked or because of germs or chemicals they contain.