Food Dye and Behavior

Miracle drugs, strange side effects, classical conditioning: there are many films where the plot hinges around the existence of some unrealistic medicine. Justin brings to the plate the pills and medical devices in Dune, Robocop, Scanners, and more, while Dr. Sydnee ascertains ho ...  Show more

Our first ever double-update, Justin and Dr. Sydnee bring an update to an update about the very mysterious Havana Syndrome. Not only is there kind of a reversal of the last update, but the cause actually COULD be a giant microwave? So enjoy the full episode explaining the history ...  Show more

Advice to ‘eat the rainbow’ has been circulating in the nutrition sphere for some time. And no, it is not a call to action to get more Skittles in your life. Instead, it is all about choosing a variety of fruits and vegetables primarily based on their colour. Red, blue, orange, p ...  Show more

In this episode, MEEDA VP Carine El Khazen chats about the role of parents in eating disorders prevention and treatment with Journalist, radio host and “Honest motherhood” blogger Helen Farmer.Together they discuss the impact of Covid on children and on parenting, how to spot and ...  Show more

For now, the FDA has decided not to ban artificial colors. Did they make the right call? Monica examines the evidence linking dyes to hyperactivity. http://j.mp/nutritiondivaNew to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curate ...  Show more

Did your mom express love through food? Does 95% of your fun family times revolve around foods? Did you all sit around and watch TV and snack? Can those things affect your child's relationship with food? These seemingly harmless behaviors can affect your child's emotional eating, ...  Show more