Foods with artificial dyes

Learn about food dyes that are in most foods marketed for children & the side effects they cause. Food dyes aren't as harmless as the food media would like you to think. Read about the problems with artificial food coloring and how to avoid red, yellow, and blue food coloring.

How bad is Red 40 and more synthetic dyes?

Artificial food coloring is readily abundant in the products we use everyday, especially in kids products like snacks, candy, and even medicine. These synthetic food dyes are made from petroleum and have been found to be carcinogenic, cause hypersensitivity reactions, and instigate behavioral problems (1). There still needs to be more research done to determine […]

When food dyes were first introduced, they were from natural sources like turmeric (yellow) and beets (red). But the search for "better" colors at cheaper prices led to the development of artificial food dyes, which are toxic to our health -- especially that of our children.

Need Convincing About Dangers of Artificial Food Colors?

Artificial food dyes are banned in the EU and in many countries after research showed they can contribute to hyperactivity, ADD or ADHD.

Discover the potential risks associated with Red 40 food coloring. Learn about the side effects and health concerns we faced.