Artificial Coloring

Adding a pop of color is okay for your outfit. It’s not okay for your food. Blue #1 and #2, red dye #3 and #40, and yellow #6 are banned in Scandinavian countries for their highly carcinogenic effects. Studies show that these dyes stunt development in children and interfere with nerve signals from your brain.

You can see these colors in sports drinks, candy, fruit cocktails, American cheeses, and bakery products. Our brains are wired to notice color, so use that to your advantage.