Artificial food dye

Artificial food dye, how I despise you. 

Did you know these dyes are created synthetically in several ways. Some dyes are created by burning coal tar and others are derived from petroleum byproducts like tartrazine and erythrosine! 

Back in 2010, the European Union passed a law that requiring companies to post a notice on each dyed product sold in Europe. The notice states, “May have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.”! 

In Britain, Fanta orange soda is dyed with pumpkin and carrot extract while the U.S. version is dyed with Red 40 and Yellow 6. 

Kellogg Strawberry NutriGrain bars are colored with Red 40, Yellow 6 and Blue 1 in the U.S., but with beetroot, annatto and paprika extract in the UK. These are just a couple examples.

America needs to wake up to this. Food Dyes  have been linked to Cancer, ADHD, Allergies and Behavior. There is just no need for this junk in our food.

I understand this is something that has been debated back and forth for many years. However you have to trust what you know and what has worked for you. There was enough evidence for me via holistic and scientific studios to experiment with this.

Has anyone else out there cut artificial food dye out of their children diet too? I would LOVE to hear from you and your experiences with it.

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Coco Loco Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

I know... I've been away from the blog as of late. But just know I have been cooking up a storm! I have MANY new recipes to share! Here is one of my favorite new ones!

Coconut Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia!

Need something new and refreshing to get you going in the morning? Or how about a pick me up snack full of antioxidants, fiber, protein, and goodness? Or maybe, just maybe a healthy desert you can feel guiltless about eating? 

This will do the trick!

Decadent dark chocolate, creamy peanut butter, super-food Chia seeds and refreshing coconut milk! Do I have your attention yet? 

Heaven in a jar yes it is!

Ingredients:

• 1 tbs honey
• 3 tbs creamy organic peanut butter
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 cup canned coconut milk
• 1/2 cup chia seeds
• 2 tbs mini dark chocolate chips 
• 2 tbs unsweetened coconut flakes

Directions:

1. Combine honey and peanut butter in large mixing bowl. Whisk well to combine. Pour both coconut milks into bowl and whisk to combine. Fold in chia seeds and chocolate chips.
2. Slowly pour mixture into 4 to 6 sealable jars. Sprinkle coconut flakes on top. Chill in the refrigerator overnight to set. (Chia seeds will absorb the milk, thicken, and expand creating a creamy pudding texture.)
3. Serve chilled and enjoy!

I am in love with this one!

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