Diacetyle, an ingredient in popcorn responsible for its buttery flavor and smell may be linked Alzheimer’s disease.
Also found in margarines, snacks, candies
Best to buy organic popcorn, which I use.
Avoid Artificial Food Dyes, they are linked to behavioral problems, including ADHD
Synthetic food dyes are linked to disrupting children’s behaviors. Dyes, as well as the preservative, sodium benzoate, adversely affect kids’ behavior.
Dyes are used constantly in foods to appeal to the consumer.
Dyes prevalent in sugary cereals, candies, sodas, snack foods.
Names of dyes: Yellow 5, Red 40, Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Orange B, Red 3, and Yellow 6
Basically, any time you see the name of a “color” followed by a “number,” it’s a dye.
AVOID dyes!
Most of Europe bans dyes. In fact, our m&m’s candies are much brighter than Europe’s m&m’s because we allow for dyes.
Of course, not everyone is affected by dyes, because everyone is different.
Remember, Europe is much healthier than us, for a reason.
