Baking Powder

Ener-G baking powder is two ingredients: calcium carbonate and citric acid. Both are simple, natural ingredients.? It reacts with liquid so time is of the essence. Mix quickly and thoroughly, then put it into the oven as soon as possible.? It can be purchased at health food stores and Azure Standard

Problems with 'regular' baking powder and baking soda are two fold. The aluminum and the soda or sodium bicarbonate.

Aluminum may cause an inhibition of intestinal absorption of phosphorus and this may be followed by an increase in calcium loss. The effect is probably due to the binding of dietary phosphorus in the intestine by the aluminum. (Spencer & Lender, 1979). Much has been written on the harmful effects of aluminum.

As for sodium bicarbonate The Poison Control Center lists baking soda under poisons, with directions what to do if swallowed!! Many dieticians recommend avoiding baking soda because it interferes with nutrition absorption and can lead to inflammation of joints, etc.

?The use of soda or baking powder?is harmful and unnecessary. Soda causes inflammation of the stomach, and often poisons the entire system.? Counsels on Diet and Foods p342

The body makes sodium bicarbonate to neutralize stomach acids after digestion is complete. But when you eat foods with baking soda in them (almost all baking powders contain soda) you impede the digestion right from the start. Poor digestion, poor absorption of nutrients, increase of toxin build up, and so on.

The best thing for your health is to avoid baking powder and baking soda in your baking. Leave baking soda in the fridge to deodorize it.