Is your family dying for color? We're diving into the world of RED dyes in our food supply. Did you know that Red Dye #3 has been linked to cancer in lab rats? And while there was a recent FDA ban on Red Dye #3, manufacturers have until January 2027 to eliminate it—and drug manufacturers have until 2028! That's years of continued exposure. And then there's Red Dye #40 or FD&C Red No. 40, a synthetic dye made from petroleum! And it's everywhere: dairy, sweets, cereal, juice, soda, and even cosmetics. The FDA approved it back in 1971, but it's been linked to hyperactivity in children, ADHD, and allergic reactions.
Our guest, Amy Elohim, is a Board-Certified Functional Health Practitioner and founder of Restored Identity. She helps others reclaim their health through natural remedies, functional medicine, and spiritual restoration. Amy is the author of Back to the Herbal Basics and hosts her own podcast. She is with us to discuss the impact of artificial dyes on our health.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
1 How artificial dyes have been linked to behavioral issues, hyperactivity, and attention disorders in children
2 The long-term health benefits of reducing exposure to synthetic chemicals
3 The shift toward natural alternatives (beet juice, turmeric, spirulina) and what this means for everyday food choices
4 Practical tips for families navigating this transition when their kids are not having it and want what their friends are eating
5 Tricky names used to hide food colorings on labels
6 How to detox the body from artificial colors
7 Healthy food swaps
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