Oct 20, 2021Because Health
Artificial food colorings are everywhere in our daily lives. They show up in lots of foods that we eat daily, like cereals, and in lots of treats like candy and baked goods. You can even find them in places you wouldn’t think to look, like tomato sauce, farmed...
Mar 11, 2021Because Health
Artificial food coloring is readily abundant in the products we use everyday, especially in kids products like snacks, candy, and even medicine. These synthetic food dyes are made from petroleum and have been found to be carcinogenic, cause hypersensitivity reactions,...
Oct 25, 2019Theo Loo, MS
Who else seems to have a sweet tooth that just won’t quit? It is estimated that the average American consumes six cups of sugar a week (1). That’s equal to 152 pounds a year! Our voracious appetite for sugar has resulted in the onset of many diseases like...
Oct 1, 2018Erica Chung, MPH
Whether you’re team Pumpkin Spice Latte or prefer flavors other than Fall packed in a coffee cup, you’ve probably wondered what makes that addicting-ly good taste or Instagram-worthy rainbow of colors. Artificial colors, sugars and flavorings are in a lot...
