We stopped consuming artificial dyes well over five years ago. And honestly? I haven’t looked back.

When I first started learning about the real effects of artificial food coloring, I was shocked. I had no idea how many everyday foods — especially those marketed to kids — were loaded with these synthetic colors. Brightly colored candies, cereals, drinks, snacks, even vitamins… all filled with chemicals that, frankly, do far more harm than good. And once I knew, I couldn’t unknow. I made a decision right then and there: I want my kids far, far away from that stuff.