Episode Summary

We’ve waited long enough for corporations and government agencies to do the right thing when it comes to our health—but the truth is, no one is coming to save us. It’s up to us to become informed, take action, and create healthier homes for our families. In this episode, I break down:

• The current bills in place to regulate harmful ingredients

• Why we can’t rely on federal, state, or local laws to protect us

• How corporations and lobbyists have shaped food policies (hello, broken trust!)

• The staggering truth about food dyes, including Purdue’s study on dye amounts in common foods

• Practical steps you can take TODAY to ditch harmful ingredients and become an ingredient detective

• • How you can advocate for change in your home, community, and beyond

  Resources & Links:

• If you’ve ever wondered, where do I even start?—this episode is for you. Let’s break free from false narratives and reclaim our power over our health!

  📄 Purdue University Study on Food Dyes – Link to study

  📌 Pantry Guide – Download here:

  🔎 Label Reading PDF – Get it here:

  📰 Sign Up for "Get the Scoop" Newsletter – Stay updated on food safety, advocacy, and clean living:

  🎥 Dr. Anamarie Temple’s Twizzler Video – Watch it on Instagram:

  Advocate for Change:📜 Florida Food Safety Bills – Advocate for Change!

  • HB 641 / SB 764 – Food Additives Labeling

  • HB 595 / SB 560 –Chemical Additives in Food Products

• • SB 1826 – Ultra Processed Foods in School Lunches

  
  

  Take Aways

• 1️⃣ Take a deep breath – This is a journey of discovery and unlearning. Small changes make a big impact.
  2️⃣ Become an ingredient detective – Read labels beyond calories and sugar. Look for food dyes, seed oils, artificial additives, and preservatives.
  3️⃣ Start small – Investigate what’s in your pantry and home. Decide if you’ll replace as you go or ditch immediately.
  4️⃣ Find real food replacements – The goal isn’t just to swap one processed product for another but to move toward whole foods.
  5️⃣ Advocate for change – Educate others, sign petitions, and push for better food policies in schools and communities.

  Let’s take our health into our own hands—because our families deserve better!

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