In the health and wellness space, and across the country, many folks are championing the Food and Drug Administration’s recent move to ban Red Dye No, 3, an artificial food dye that has been linked to certain cancers and behavioral issues. On today’s show, we’re going to dive into the context around this issue. On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to learn about the prevalence and history of artificial food dyes in our food supply. You’ll hear which common foods and products contain artificial coloring. We’re also going to dive into the shocking science of how food dyes affect human and animal biology. You’re going to learn some behind-the-scenes information on how the FDA operates, how substances can make their way into the food supply, and sneaky loopholes that can have disastrous effects on human health. Most importantly, you’re going to learn how to take control over your family’s health, regardless of what happens with policy changes. I hope you enjoy this conversation on food dyes!  

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• What Red Dye No. 3 is and what products it is used in.
• The definition of FD&C.
• What the Delaney Clause is.
• The timeline for removing Red Dye No. 3 from the market.
• What to look out for when the FDA bans chemicals from the food supply.
• The history of other banned food dyes.
• What percentage of the average American child’s diet is ultra processed foods.
• How the EU handles food dyes on food labels.
• What the GRAS loophole is.
• The percentage of studies that found evidence of food dyes’ harmful impact on children.
• How the FDA and the pharmaceutical industry are intertwined.
• Why we have a systemic problem that affects our food system.
• The best thing you can do to protect yourself and your family from harmful ingredients.
• Two steps to take control over your environment.  

Items mentioned in this episode include: 

• Food Dyes: A Rainbow of Risks - Learn more from the Center for Science in the Public Interest!
• To Dye For - Watch the documentary on Amazon Prime!
• Eat Smarter Family Cookbook - Transform the health, fitness, and connection of your entire family with the Eat Smarter Family Cookbook! 

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