Food Dyes... What Were They Thinking?!

Ok, I think that people in this world are going a little mad.  

Healthy Child has a Facebook page and they post current information/articles periodically.  Today I read a post about food dyes from the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy providing a Guide To Food Dyes.  

Not so shocking was the fact that food dyes are found in processed foods like sprinkles, all sorts of candies, and even things like lime sherbet.  Clearly food dyes are used to attract children, a clever marketing scheme, but a disturbing thought.  Food dyes have been linked with provoking hyperactivity in children and linked with several other health issues in children.  

Here comes the really maddening part... this article reveals that food dyes are also used on produce to enhance the color and make them more appealing to the consumer!  You think you are doing something healthy by providing a "whole food" for your child and in fact it has been sprayed with dyes!  Food dyes have also been found on the casings of some hot dogs and even in butter.  

Ok, now that I totally freaked you out, not to fear... there are simple steps you can take to avoid your exposure.  Check out the link I provided above and find out what you can do.  Clearly buying organics and whole foods is the number one step, but things have to change, when you pick up an orange you should be able to trust that thats all it is!