Naturally Nourished

Episode 410: Why Avoid Food Dyes?


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DId you know that artificial food dyes have been linked to hyperactivity, cancer, asthma, respiratory distress, blood clots and more? Curious about the history of food dyes in the US and how we came to use them? Looking for ways to replace artificial food coloring in your home? Tune in to learn about the history of food dyes, research supported health concerns, and our favorite alternatives. 

 

In this episode, we discuss the health impact of food dyes along with hidden or unlikely sources of exposure. We chat about nutrient deficiencies that can be driven by food dye consumption and how to offset. Plus we discuss the new names for food dyes and how you can replace these in your household. 

 

Also in this episode: 

  • Navigating Ultra Processed Foods
    • Episode 409: Why Real Food Matters
  • History of Food Dyes
  • Health Concerns with Food Dyes
    • The synthetic food dye, Red 40, causes DNA damage, causes colonic inflammation, and impacts the microbiome in mice
  • Artificial Food Colors and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Symptoms: Conclusions to Dye for 
  • Synthetic Colors in Food: A Warning for Children’s Health
  • Supplements to Offset Food Dye Exposure
    • Kids Essentials Bundle
  • Hidden Sources of Food Dyes
  • Natural Replacements for Food Coloring
    • Green: Matcha, Spirulina, Spinach 
  • Yellow: Turmeric
  • Orange: Paprika, Carrot
  • Red/Pint: Beet, freeze dried strawberries, raspberries, tomato paste
  • Blue: butterfly pea tea, red cabbage, blue majik
  • Super Natural Sprinkles
  • Cutout Cookies
  • Natural Egg Dye
  • Gelatin Gummies
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    Sponsors for this episode: 

    This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co

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