So our little one cannot have any red dye or yellow dye in her diet. ( or milk but that's a whole different story! Lol) Let me tell you- it is in everything! We have to read the backs of everything before we can purchase it. It Is in juice, fruit snacks, packaged meal starters, frozen dinners, sweets, candy, jelly/jam, soups, seasonings...etc.
Here is what you are looking for to avoid:
It is also in children's medicine to help flavor it. Here is what to look for:
I have done a lot of research on it and a lot of doctors say that it is a lot healthier for you and your children if you eliminate dyes regardless if you have an allergy or intolerance to it.
We now eat a lot of whole foods- meat fresh veggies and fresh fruit.
The hardest thing we have encountered are the sweets! It is in most store bought cookies, icing, snacks..etc.
We have to bring snacks with us to birthday parties because there is almost always coloring in the cake. Even chocolate cake with chocolate icing! Makes no sence to me either!
We have found several snacks that she enjoys that do not contain dye:
I am on the hunt for a good vegan cookbook or organic cookbook. From what I have read, neither should use any dye!
Candy is also our HUGE hurtle. She is little so everyone gives her candy! It's hard to take it from her because we know she cannot eat it. I have recently found a online candy store that sells dye free candy that I will order from at Easter!
https://www.naturalcandystore.com
Once I order from them, I'll be sure to post our experience with it!
If you have a child/family member with allergies to dyes or simply choose not to eat them, please share your secrets! :)
Beth
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