This is so frustrating....

So research is being done to show food additive effects on kids' behavior. Unfortunately, the research is sort of unfinished, since they didn't separate the different additives to narrow down the culprit - aka ALLURA RED aka RED 40!!!

At least folks are still talking about the potential problems the dye is causing kids. What I find annoying is the statement, "If you think certain foods affect your child's behavior, try eliminating them for a time to see if it helps. However, diets that are too restrictive may result in nutritional deficiencies in growing children." WHAT???!! They don't put red dye in milk, eggs or chicken. They put red dye in sweetened cereals, gummy worms, pop-tarts, Code Red Mountain Dew. How could "eliminating" these foods cause a "nutritional deficiency" in my child????

I can see how the "ritalin-type" drug companies really would not want the public to focus on this issue for too long. No matter what the studies say, I know for a FACT that my child has increased attention, is calmer and much more enjoyable to be with since we have banned Red 40 from his and his sister's diets. The added benefit of removing this is that we are forced to search out more healthy snacks and treats. Quel horreur!!! :D