The Truth About Synthetic Dyes w/ Brandon & Whitney Cawood | EP431
Release Date: 06/02/2025
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Episode Highlights: synthetic dyes, food additives, children’s health, food regulations, FDA corruption, Red 40, Red 3 ban, parental awareness, real food movement, bipartisan legislation, food system reform, documentary filmmaking
Takeaways:
- Synthetic dyes serve no nutritional or preservative purpose
- Red 3 is linked to cancer yet remained in food for decades
- Children show neurological symptoms after dye exposure
- FDA lacks the mandate to re-evaluate harmful additives
- Bipartisan support for dye bans is growing at the state level
- Food education must reach low-income and underserved communities
- Real food is often cheaper and healthier than processed foods
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