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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 4 MIN

I Gave Kids Highlighters to Test Their Lunch ( Processed Food Experiment )

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What if the "healthy" juice boxes you pack in your child's lunchbox are actually worse than soda? Dr. Ana Maria exposes the shocking truth about juice boxes that the food industry doesn't want parents to know. Even organic juice boxes are essentially liquid sugar. But it gets worse: the pasteurization process involves boiling the juice at high temperatures before putting it into plastic containers, potentially releasing BPA into your child's drink. In this eye-opening episode, learn about Dr. Ana Maria's brilliant experiment with 6-year-olds and highlighters that changed everything. She taught kids to highlight ingredients they could read on Lunchables - if less than 50% could be highlighted, she called it a "chemical experiment" rather than food. This is the wake-up call every parent needs about what's really in their child's lunchbox. LIKE this video if you found it helpful COMMENT with your biggest school lunch challenge SUBSCRIBE for more expert parenting and nutrition insights Follow Dr. Ana Maria Temple: Website: https://www.dranamaria.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dranamariatemple/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.AnaMariaTemple/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ana-mariatemplemd Follow Dr. Murray: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/ Follow Bryce Wylde: Main Site: https://wyldeonhealth.co Instagram: /wyldeonhealth Facebook: /wyldeonhealth YouTube: /@wyldeabouthealth Thank You To Our Show Sponsors: Trusted guidance for every stage of parenting – https://www.askdrsears.com/ Know your Omega-3 levels and take control of your health – https://omegaquant.com/ DISCLAIMER: The information provided in The First Seven Years is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your pediatrician or other healthcare professional. Always consult with your doctor regarding any medical concerns or health conditions. The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The First Seven Years.

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