151. Red Dye No. 3 ban & what it REALLY means

Today we discuss the recent FDA announcement banning Red Dye Number 3, reflecting on the broader implications for food safety and consumer awareness. We chat about the need for vigilance in food choices, the importance of natural alternatives to food dyes, and the responsibility we have as consumers.Some Takeaways:-The FDA's ban on Red Dye Number 3 is a small step in food safety.-It took over 30 years for this dye to be banned.-There are 36 food dyes approved by the FDA, many of which are synthetic.-Natural alternatives to food dyes are available & I share 5 of my favorites.-Choosing healthier food options is a personal responsibility.-It's important to find joy in making small changes to our diets.-The food industry may take this opportunity to mislead consumers even more about healthy choices.-Living a healthy life requires effort, but it is definitely rewarding.Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ The video of my 5 all-natural dyes: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rK35-1Z_lkY  The 5 all-natural botanical “dyes” I mentioned:RED: https://lddy.no/1l35rBLUE: https://lddy.no/1l35wGREEN: https://lddy.no/1l35tORANGE: https://lddy.no/1l35xBROWN: https://lddy.no/1l35s Find all my learning resources here (https://soulyrested.com/learn)  Episode 131 "Generally Recognized as Safe" ingredients (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/131-why-we-cant-trust-ingredients-that-are-generally/id1502035061?i=1000665870818) Some of my favorite non-toxic products:Episode 124 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/124-finding-non-toxic-hair-products-money-saving-tips/id1502035061?i=1000662731741 Episode 126 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/126-something-you-need-to-know-about-your-hair-products/id1502035061?i=1000663387088 Episode 128 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/128-moisturizers-shouldnt-harm-your-immune-system-or/id1502035061?i=1000664119730 Please check out our sponsors:https://www.hearthandhomesteadstore.com/ (use code SOULYRESTED)https://www.pjatr.com/t/TUJGR0xNRkJGTElKSExCR0tORUxI?url=https%3A%2F%2Fterritorialseed.com%2Fpages%2Fsimple-doesn-t-mean-easy-podcasthttps://soulyrested.com/teas/Choose from all the FREE e-courses here: https://soulyrested.com/howto/My book: https://amzn.to/45Pt8PuMy website: https://soulyrested.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/souly.rested/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulyrestedPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soulyrested/All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/About Michelle VisserHi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.Visit https://soulyrested.com/ for more👋Find me in all the places:My book: https://amzn.to/45Pt8PuMy website: https://soulyrested.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/souly.rested/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulyrestedPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soulyrested/Podcast: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com