What’s the one food you refuse to eat? Peas? Tofu? Liver and onions? Whatever it is, it’s probably because you don’t like the way it tastes, not necessarily because it contains ingredients suspected of causing cancer or because it was picked by farmers wearing Hazmat suits. Yet, there are still a lot of those foods on store shelves, and food-industry insiders—who know what goes on behind the scenes—refuse to eat them.Diet SodaThe expert: Isaac Eliaz, M.D., integrative health expert and founder of the Amitabha Medical Clinic and Healing Center in Sebastopol, CaliforniaThe problem: Eliaz stays away from any diet soda or foods, sugar-free candies, and gum containing artificial sweeteners such as sucralose, aspartame, acesulfame K, and neotame, among others. ‘The safety data on these sweeteners is shrouded in controversy and conflicts of interest with the manufacturers of these chemical compounds, ‘warns Eliaz. The solution: If you`re craving a soda but want to avoid the shady sweeteners, fake food dyes, and preservatives found in popular brands, try a bottle of Steaz zero-calorie green tea soda or Bionade, a fermented soda that`s majorly popular in Europe.Canned TomatoesThe expert: Frederick vom Saal, Ph.D., professor of biological sciences at the University of MissouriThe problem: The resin linings of tin cans contain bisphenol-A (BPA) a synthetic estrogen that has been linked to ailments ranging from reproductive problems to heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Studies show that the BPA in most people`s bodies exceeds the amount that suppresses sperm production or causes chromosomal damage to the eggs of animals.The solution: Choose tomatoes in glass bottles (which do not need resin linings), such as the brands Eden Organic and Bionaturae. You can also get several types in Tetra Pak boxes, such as Trader Joe’s and Pomi.Artificial SweetenersThe expert: Maria Rodale, CEO of Rodale Inc. and author of Organic ManifestoThe problem: Ironically, there`s a lot of evidence that suggest using artificial sweeteners, which have zero calories, is just as bad for your waistline as using regular, high-calorie sugar. For instance, research from the University of Texas has found that mice fed the artificial sweetener aspartame had higher blood sugar levels (which can cause you to overeat) than mice on an aspartame-free diet. The solution: Refined white sugar isn’t any healthier, but you can replace it with small amounts of nutritional sweeteners, including honey, blackstrap molasses, and maple syrup, all of which have high levels of vitamins and minerals.Butter-Flavored Microwave PopcornThe expert: Alexandra Scranton, director of science and research at Women’s Voices for the Earth, a nonprofit that advocates for environmental health issues that directly affect women.The problem: Diacetyl, a chemical used in butter flavoring, is used in a lot of fake butter flavorings, despite the fact that the chemical is so harmful to factory workers that it`s known to cause an occupational disease called ‘popcorn lung,’ says Scranton. After news of the chemical got out to the popcorn-eating public, companies started replacing diacetyl with another additive—which can actually turn into diacetyl under certain conditions, she says. The solution: Make your own popcorn using real butter. Pop it on the stovetop in a pot, or go an easier route: Put a small handful of kernels into a brown paper lunch bag, and stick the bag in the microwave.The kernels will pop just like those fake-butter-flavored kernels in standard microwave popcorn bags. When they’re done, pour some melted organic butter over them. "Makes pretty good popcorn at a fraction of the cost,’ says Scranton.White ChocolateThe expert: Drew Ramsey, M.D., assistant clinical professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and co-author of The Happiness DietThe problem: The right kind of chocolate serves not only as a sweet treat but a brain-boosting super food, too. The problem is, white chocolate`s health profile is blank. ‘The data on the health benefits of cacao is pretty awesome,’ says Ramsey. The solution: Indulging in a chocolate treat? Look for organic versions or spring for dark chocolate instead.