What is Red Dye?

And What’s its Connection to Cognitive Functioning? Red dye No. 3 is used to give food its rich red color and make it appear more appealing to eat. Think sprinkles on donuts, frosting on cake and red hard candy. Sadly, it’s a marketing tool that costs consumers their health. Research has shown that Red No. … More What is Red Dye?

Feingold Diet for Attention Difficulties

The Feingold Diet is a diagnostic tool used to investigate whether elimination of preservatives, dyes and certain foods may decrease symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Even those who do not suffer from ADHD could benefit from the Feingold Diet because the purpose of it is to systematically analyze how removing chemicals from the body … More Feingold Diet for Attention Difficulties

Preservatives and Attention Issues in Children

As a psychologist who has worked with children for some time, I have sadly seen children suffering with mental illness at young ages. Many times, mental illness is brought on due to environmental stress, genetic disposition or a combination of both. However, I have also witnessed times when a diet change has caused remarkable positive … More Preservatives and Attention Issues in Children