Featured
Food Dyes
Sugar Editorial Picks
Does Red Dye No. 40 Cause Behavioral Outbursts in Children?
You are what you eat and so the saying goes, but a group of parents believe that the food coloring their children digest affects their behavior. Commonly found in processed foods like Twizzlers, Doritos and Twinkies as well as baked goods, red dye no. 40 is to blame for aggressive outbursts in kids according to some moms and dads.
Other Search Results
Artificial Food Dyes Linked to Hyperactivity?
Fruity Loops, Fruity Pebbles, and other technicolor cereals could be bad for kids, and not just because of the sugar high. Turns out, the food dyes used to create such candylicious treats could be contributing to childhood hyperactivity and other behavior issues.
Last week, the Center for Science in the Public Interest began urging the Food and Drug Administration to outlaw eight artificial food dyes, citing three decades' worth of studies that suggest the artificial dyes could exacerbate kids' behavioral problems.
Food Dye Brilliant Blue G Reduces Spinal Cord Injuries
It is not often you hear anyone singing the praises of a food additives, let alone food dye. Brilliant Blue G, the dye found in blue M&Ms and Gatorade, has a lot more going on than a super-awesome, old-school gangsta name: it might help to decrease the severity of spinal cord injuries.
When the spinal cord is injured, molecular changes occur at the injury site, making the initial injury considerably worse — the body sends healing cells to the site but they go overboard and attack healthy cells as well.
Delilicious: Picture Perfect Pumpkin Treats
The possibilities of Rice Krispies treats are endless when mama's got food coloring, candy and gloves at her disposal. The red apples were such a hit that I figured we'd go for broke on some savory orange pumpkins. Take a platter full of these delectable delights in for the classroom Halloween soiree and mama will be the toast of the tots.
Check Out the Three Newest Trends in Fragrance
When it comes to perfumery, trends do indeed exist — much like in the fashion industry and the culinary world, and in seasonal makeup collections. Recently, Mintel's Global New Products Database, which analyzes consumer behavior and product innovations, took a look at what's en vogue when it comes to women's fragrance. Not surprisingly, organic, eco-friendly products lead the pack.
Health News Quiz: Did You Catch It?
It has been an interesting week for health news: lawsuits were filed and food dye was found to be almost curative. Take this quiz and see if you're in the know. Feel like researching?
Baked on the Fourth of July Cupcakes
Come on mom... let them eat cake — and a colorful one at that! In the last few months I've discovered the fun to be had with cake mix and a box of food coloring.
Gallstones and gallbladder disease
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Symptoms
- Prognosis
- Risk Factors
- Prevention
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Surgery
- Lithotripsy and Dissolution...
- Managing Common Bile Duct S...
- Resources
- References
Sabon Goes Organic
Sabon started out in 1974 with one natural soap handcrafted in a backyard in Israel, and the brand now has shops around the world. Today, it expands into the organic market with its Sabon Organic line.
Even though the "organic" labeling of beauty products (vs.
Go Ahead — Play With Your Food!
Parents may not be keen on their kids playing with food at the dinner table, but when it comes to tykes setting up a little restaurant or grocery store, things are more hands on. Food play encourages creativity and the more realistic the food looks, the better.
San Francisco-based Sweet Meats creates plush "pillows" designed to look like popular cuts of meat, including T-bones, pork chops and ham bones ($65 for the set).
More on LilSugar
Fall Award Season
Top Brands
G Star
Tomster
Promod