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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.

Red Dye and the Connection to Disease:

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.

In today’s podcast – you will 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.

Safer Options to Red Dye Candy:

There are many natural brands of sweets that use natural colorants like beet juice, pomegranate juice, and strawberry powder. Specific brands and products include YumEarth, Albanese gummy bears, and  Spring & Mulberry sweetened chocolate.  I also love Unreal Dark Chocolate Coconut Bars with 3 simple ingredients.

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