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Web-based Search Tool that Finds Foods & Candies Without Synthetic Dyes

February 18, 2009 by Caryn Talty CommentsBe the first to comment on this article! »

Dr. David Wallinga

As the Director of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy’s Food and Health Program Dr. David Wallinga is pleased to announce a brand new web-based Brain Food SelectorTM. It is a database that will help the average person easily find foods containing synthetic dyes.

Consumers will now be able to search by brand, product type, or specific food dye. The IATP’s Smart Guide to Food Dyes also describes why synthetic food dyes are used, gives valuable information about associated children’s health concerns and offers things parents can do to avoid buying products laced with these dyes. …continue reading »

Study Shows Artificial Flavors, Colors, Preservatives make all Kids Hyper

October 4, 2007 by Caryn Talty Comments2 Comments »

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Dr. Jim Stevenson and his team of researchers from the University of Southampton, U.K., just published the results of their study in the September issue of the Lancet: “Food additives and hyperactive behavior in 3-year-old and 8/9-year-old children in the community.” Stevenson and his team tested 297 children in a double-blind-placebo-control study. Each child was given a drink and then their parents and teachers subsequently rated their behaviors. …continue reading »

Does My Child Have ADHD? Consider a Different Diagnosis

August 12, 2007 by Caryn Talty Comments7 Comments »

This is the First in a Series of Articles About ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment

sxc.hu | author: Kay Pat

sxc.hu | author: Kay Pat

It is back to school time across America, and for a small percentage of the population this time of year is always met with trepidation. If you have a child that hates the thought of going back to school, is easily distracted and often times unable to learn, then you are probably one of those families. It is hard to watch a child suffer, and as a parent you may feel anxious and completely unprepared for the problems that you know are about to resurface all over again. Your child is fidgety, easily distracted, and highly forgetful. The teachers will remind you that your child does not complete his homework, is impulsive, and sometimes downright annoying toward others. The school may even have approached you about diagnostic testing and you’ve heard the term ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) brought up. You are scared and confused, and you are searching for answers. What is going to happen if your child actually gets an ADHD diagnosis? …continue reading »

Another Azo-Dye Is Banned (Red 2G), this Time in the EU

August 2, 2007 by Caryn Talty Comments4 Comments »
sxc.hu | author: Matthew Bowden

sxc.hu | author: Matthew Bowden

Hold off on frying up those sausages and burgers you have in the bottom of your freezer before reading the following update: This week the European Union has officially banned the use of Red 2G, or E128 from being used as a food coloring because recent studies have proven that the “azo-dye” is a known cancer causing additive. It was originally permitted for use in low cereal-filled breakfast sausages and burger meats in Europe …continue reading »

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Alleviate Attention and Behavioral Problems with Food and Supplements

July 1, 2007 by Caryn Talty Comments1 Comment »

Was Your Child Diagnosed as ADD or ADHD? Choose Diet as Your First Form of Treatment

sxc.hu | author: Sanja Gjenero

sxc.hu | author: Sanja Gjenero

An ADHD child who has attention and behavioral problems in school often has additional health problems as well, most of which are often undiagnosed. Prior to beginning any type of drug therapy program, the first thing a parent should do when their child begins to exhibit behavioral problems in school is take a serious look at their son or daughter’s diet. Recent studies have shown that food allergies or sensitivities can cause hyperactivity in children. In many cases it can also be the cause of neurological dysfunction. ADHD Children exhibiting attention difficulties, hyperactivity, irritability, and other behavioral problems can often times see a relief of symptoms by simply eliminating problem foods and beginning a proper diet and supplement program. …continue reading »