The Case For Allowing Your Kids to Eat Sweets With Food Dyes

Lift the Shame: Mothering Free From Diet Culture, Food Guilt, and Body Shame

Navigating the murky waters of food dyes and their potential impact on children's behavior can be overwhelming. It's a topic that has puzzled scientists and parents alike, stirring up a sea of mixed research and inconclusive results. As a mother of neurodivergent children, I've walked this path, wrestling with research studies, and trying to make sense of it all. I've been sharing my personal journey and learnings about food dyes, guiding you on how to critically analyze these studies, and helping you draw your own conclusions.
In the midst of these perplexing questions, I emphasize the importance of safeguarding our children's relationship with food and maintaining a holistic perspective on their health. Join me in this conversation, where we lift the veil of shame associated with food, and aim to foster a healthy, responsible approach to eating.
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Capítulos

1. The Case For Allowing Your Kids to Eat Sweets With Food Dyes (00:00:00)

2. Food Dye Impact on Children (00:00:02)

3. Navigating Food Dyes and Neurodivergent Children (00:12:37)

4. Food and Neurodevelopmental Conditions (00:19:10)