130: Hidden Dangers of Food Colorings
Simple, Healthy Choices for Weight Loss
Release Date: 05/12/2025
130: Hidden Dangers of Food Colorings
Simple, Healthy Choices for Weight Loss
In this episode, Dr. Steve exposes the hidden dangers of food colorings, revealing how common dyes like Red 40, Yellow 5, and Blue 1 are linked to cancer, organ damage, and hyperactivity in children. He highlights how these toxic additives are still widely used in the U.S. despite being banned elsewhere and how they’re found in nearly half of the foods marketed to kids. He also encourages avoiding artificial dyes by sticking to real, whole foods for better health. [00:01 - 08:16] Early History & Global Reality of Food Dyes 1958 Delaney Clause: mass elixir deaths sparked a rule...
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129: How Does An Unhealthy Gut Lead to an Unhealthy Body
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128: The Ins and Outs of Digestive Health
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124: What Is The Difference Between Glucose Intolerance and Insulin Resistance
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123: What Is Metabolic Syndrome?
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122: Is Our Medical System Broken?
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121: Stop Believing These 12 Health Lies
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info_outlineIn this episode, Dr. Steve exposes the hidden dangers of food colorings, revealing how common dyes like Red 40, Yellow 5, and Blue 1 are linked to cancer, organ damage, and hyperactivity in children. He highlights how these toxic additives are still widely used in the U.S. despite being banned elsewhere and how they’re found in nearly half of the foods marketed to kids. He also encourages avoiding artificial dyes by sticking to real, whole foods for better health.
[00:01 - 08:16] Early History & Global Reality of Food Dyes
1958 Delaney Clause: mass elixir deaths sparked a rule banning cancer‑causing additives.
Seven dyes still dominate U.S. food: Red 3 & 40, Yellow 5 & 6, Blue 1 & 2, Green 3—four of them have been shown to be carcinogenic.
Nearly half of child‑marketed products contain these synthetic colors.
UK/EU ban or replace most dyes; U.S. FDA continues to allow them despite a 71 % historical failure rate.
[08:17 - 15:30] FDA Gap & Exposure
Red 3 banned in cosmetics after cancer proof (1990) but still legal in U.S. foods for eye‑appeal and profits.
Kids react at 35 mg; average intake 100‑200 mg/day
EU posts hyperactivity warnings; FDA acknowledged dye‑linked behavior issues (2011) yet took no action.
Red 40 in 30 % of groceries; major dyes tied to cancer & ADHD
[15:31 - 21:31] Closing segment
Kids’ cereals 43 %, frozen breakfasts 86 %, drink mixes 90 %, fruit snacks 94 %, candy 96 % contain artificial colors.
Even 35 mg/day can trigger effects; U.S. kids ingest 100–200 mg daily.
Single servings often exceed behavior‑impairing levels.
Dyed “foods” are toxins—pitch them, don’t donate.
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Tweetable Quotes:
“Artificial dyes can cause organ damage cancer, congenital disabilities, allergic reactions, hyperactivity, and other behavioral problems in children.” - Dr. Steve Hughlett
“The easiest way to avoid all this is, quit eating their products.” - Dr. Steve Hughlett
“ I wouldn't want to clean out my pantry and have all these toxins and go and give it to a shelter or give it to somebody else 'cause you think you're being nice by giving them food. You're not. You're giving 'em toxins. Throw it in the trash where it belongs.” - Dr. Steve Hughlett