Welcome to the Ordinary Vegan Podcast! In Episode #104, host Nancy Montuori dives deep into the troubling world of red dye and artificial food colorings—and how they may be impacting your health more than you realize.

From Red Dye #3’s link to cancer and its upcoming phase-out in the U.S., to the behavioral effects of food dyes like Red 40 and Yellow 5 in children, this episode explores the latest scientific findings and regulatory actions surrounding synthetic color additives in food, drinks, medication, and even pet food.

You’ll learn:

• Why Red Dye #3 is banned in the EU but still in American food
• What artificial dyes are linked to hyperactivity and behavioral issues
• Which everyday products still contain harmful dyes
• How to identify and avoid synthetic dyes on food labels
• The GRAS loophole and why U.S. food safety laws may not be protecting you

Nancy also revisits the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) test from Episode #103 and its connection to long-term health risks.

Don’t forget to visit OrdinaryVegan.net for today’s show notes, the ACE quiz, plant-based recipes, and a list of safer, dye-free product alternatives.

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