Is Danger Lurking in Food Dyes?


Check out our first listener-suggested episode!  In this episode, we welcome a special guest, dietitian Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RD.  She is an author and mom, and she blogs at RealMomNutrition.com.   She helped us understand a little bit more about artificial and natural colorings in food.

·         Is artificial food coloring linked to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

·         What are some differences between artificial and natural colorings?

·         What should you look for on a label if you want to avoid artificial coloring?

·         Sally shares suggestions for ways to make some favorite foods without adding artificial coloring.

Sally’s Parents magazine story on food dyes: 

https://www.parents.com/recipes/tips/food-dyes/

Naturally colored frosting recipes: 

https://www.realmomnutrition.com/recipe-naturally-colored-frosting/

15 Products With Natural Colors: 

https://www.realmomnutrition.com/15-products-made-with-natural-food-colors/

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