What's the Deal with Red Dye? A Mom's take on Artificial Dyes and its Affects on Our Health & Wellness

In this episode of Girl, Do It Yourself, I’m getting personal and sharing my journey into health and wellness—specifically how artificial food dyes, like Red Dye 40, affected my son's behavior to the point of extreme melt downs and out bursts. As a mom, I’ve had my fair share of challenges trying to figure out the best food choices for my family, and it’s been eye-opening to learn just how much these dyes are hiding in everyday products. I’ll talk about what I’ve experienced, what I’ve learned along the way, and why it’s so important to educate ourselves about what we’re putting in our bodies. My goal is to help you feel more confident in making choices that are better for your health and your kiddos’ too. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Health and Wellness Journey 03:10 Understanding Artificial Food Dyes 05:53 Personal Experiences with Red Dye 40 08:46 The Impact of Diet on Behavior 11:42 Scientific Findings on Artificial Dyes 14:53 Navigating Health and Wellness in Parenting 18:10 Resources for Healthier Choices 20:50 The Role of Education in Dietary Choices 24:07 Confronting Societal Norms 27:05 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Follow me on Instagram! Girl, Do It Yourself Podcast Other Resources: The Food Babe- Vani Hari Realfoodology- Courtney Swan Culture Apothecary- Alex Clark These are just 3 of many people who are speaking out about these topics!