Health and Wellness

January 28, 2025

#69: To Dye For: The Dangers of Food Dyes on Children’s Health with Whitney and Brandon Cawood

In this eye-opening episode, I’m joined by Whitney and Brandon Cawood, creators of To Dye For: The Documentary, to discuss the hidden dangers of synthetic food dyes. We explore how these additives can negatively impact our children’s brains and behavior, drawing from the Cawoods’ personal experience with their son. Whitney and Brandon share practical tips for avoiding food dyes and making affordable, healthier choices for your family. Don’t miss this important conversation about the risks of food dyes and how we can create lasting change.

About this episode

What you'll learn

  1. The hidden dangers of synthetic food dyes and how they affect our health
  2. How food dyes impact children’s brains, behavior, and overall well-being
  3. Practical and affordable ways to minimize food dyes in your family’s diet
  4. Insights from Whitney and Brandon Cawood’s personal story and their documentary To Dye For: The Documentary
  5. How to become a more informed and conscious consumer when shopping for food

About Whitney and Brandon

After discovering their child’s life-altering sensitivity to synthetic dyes, parents and first-time filmmakers Brandon and Whitney Cawood set out to uncover the impacts of these additives. They journey to meet with the world's leading synthetic dye experts, conducting in-person interviews with scientists, researchers, and impacted families. This exploration reveals a series of shocking stories and surprising discoveries that Brandon and Whitney compiled into the compelling documentary “To Dye For: A Documentary.”

Shownotes

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