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Do Food Additives Cause Hyperactivity? Ask Annie
Dear Annie,
I seem to be able to attribute some behavior problems my daughter has to when she eats food (such as at birthday parties) that contain food colors. What do you know about food dyes and hyperactivity? –Sally, MS
Dear Sally,
Oh, yes, I remember observing the same thing after my daughter returned home from birthday parties. She’d be downright belligerent as a result of eating all those colorful synthetic food dyes. Now there seems to be confirmation of the link between synthetic food dyes and hyperativity. Here is a very informative article from one of my favorite publications, Wellbeing Journal, about the latest research.
It makes me all the more glad I chose note to use these synthetic food dyes in our holiday baking. For some great alternatives, see Safe Red Food Dyes for Valentine’s Day Baking that can be adapted for any time of the year.
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Food dyes were something my parents knew about regarding hyperactivity (we weren't allowed anything with dyes growing up--cereal, candy, etc.--which led me to a 10-year+ cherry/red candy splurge once I left home).
BTW: I grew up during in the 70's.
One of the natural food dyes I'm particularly interested in is cherry concentrate, which I'm looking forward to using the next time I make (a modified) red velvet cake.
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I agree completely but don't forget how exciting birthday parties can be! It takes a while to come down from one.
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