The Alarming Reality About Synthetic Food Dyes & Their Impact on Children | Brandon & Whitney Cawood (EP355)

Today, I'm joined by Brandon and Whitney Cawood, whose personal journey led to an astonishing discovery: removing synthetic dyes from their son’s diet transformed his behavior almost overnight. After struggling with impulse control, hitting, and biting, they found that cutting out these dyes stopped the issues within 48 hours. Their experience inspired them to create To Dye For: The Documentary, which uncovers the hidden dangers of synthetic dyes on children’s health. Traveling across the U.S. and Europe, they've gathered insights from experts and affected families, determined to raise awareness and inspire change. Stay tuned to hear how this simple dietary shift could improve millions of lives - including yours!Episode Chapters |02:44 | The Impact of Diet on Behavior06:32 | Researching Synthetic Dyes and Their Effects10:12 | Understanding Synthetic Dyes17:55 | The Regulatory Landscape: U.S. vs. Europe21:39 | The WeHA Report and Its Implications25:18 | Advocacy and Community Action30:54 | The Role of Corporations in Food Safety34:14 | Taking Action: How Individuals Can HelpAbout Brandon & Whitney |Parents-turned-filmmakers Brandon and Whitney Cawood embark on a fascinating quest after discovering their child's sensitivity to synthetic dyes. Their documentary journey delves into the profound impacts of these chemicals, featuring meetings with leading experts and heartfelt interviews with affected families. Through poignant stories and scientific evidence, they unveil the hidden perils of synthetic dyes, igniting awareness of their far-reaching effects on individuals and families.Links Discussed in This Episode |Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with SimplicityDiane's Resource: The Genius Life PodcastConnect with Brandon & Whitney:WebsiteInstagramFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/todyeforthedocumentaryhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/dyefreefamilyDocumentary Trailer - To Dye For: The DocumentaryEpisode Sponsors |The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!Enjoy the Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.Need help decluttering? I'm here to help! If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter, I’d love to help you achieve your goals in your home. We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your home are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Our Sponsors:* Check out Gobble: https://gobble.com/MINIMALIST* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out Life 360 and use my code MIN for a great deal: www.life360.com* Check out Ritual : https://ritual.com/MINSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy