S7E100 FDA Bans Synthetic Food Dyes: Why Community, Change & Nutrition Matter for Our Kids’ Health
📝 Episode Summary:In this heartfelt and hopeful episode, Robin chats about the FDA’s recent announcement to ban synthetic food dyes by the end of 2026. She explores the fear of change, the power of lived experience, and the healing force of community. This episode is a reminder that our voices matter, that truth is not always popular, and that real change takes all of us—especially when it comes to our kids. Robin also speaks into the importance of staying vigilant over the next 1.5 years—becoming ingredient detectives, cleaning out our pantries, and advocating for better school meals. It's a call to rise up in love, not division, and keep walking forward together.
✨ Key Takeaways:
The FDA’s decision to ban synthetic food dyes is a major win for public health.
Resistance to change often stems from fear and habit—not truth.
Listening to real stories helps us understand the deeper impact of poor nutrition.
Our health should be prioritized over politics, profits, and personal bias.
Community connection supports nervous system regulation and healing.
Education empowers families to make better ingredient choices.
Schools feed millions of kids—it's time we demand better nutrition standards.
Free and reduced lunch students often get 60%+ of their nourishment from schools.
Every step forward is worth celebrating—progress over perfection.
🕰️ Chapters:00:00 – Historic Announcement on Food Dyes03:07 – The Resistance to Change05:51 – The Importance of Lived Experiences08:59 – Focusing on Health Over Politics
11:48 – Community and Togetherness in Healing14:55 – The Role of Education in Food Choices18:12 – Navigating Food Choices for Kids20:55 – The Future of School Nutrition23:56 – Celebrating Progress and Moving Forward
🔑 Keywords:synthetic food dyes, health, change, community, nutrition, FDA announcement, lived experiences, dietary changes, children's health, food safety
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