April 9, 2026
What Food Additives Should I Avoid the Most?
This guide breaks down the top 5 food additives with the strongest evidence of harm so you can avoid them to eat cleaner and feel better.
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March 24, 2026
What Are Food Dyes? The Complete Guide to Artificial Color Additives
A comprehensive guide to food dyes and how to avoid them.
September 16, 2025
Top 7 Food Additives to Avoid for Better Health
Discover which food additives pose the greatest health risks, and get practical tips for avoiding them at the grocery store.
June 17, 2025
Are Food Dyes Finally Getting the Boot?
Colorful snacks may be losing their artificial edge as states crack down on synthetic food dyes and federal regulators signal big changes ahead.
April 1, 2025
Energy Drinks Now Considered a Superfood!
Energy drinks are now considered superfoods, offering a blend of ingredients designed to boost your energy and overall well-being!
February 25, 2025
What Are Gums?
Food gums are in everyday food items, but what actually are food gums and what health effects do they cause?
February 4, 2025
The Truth About Red Dye 3 and Other Artificial Dyes
Some dyes are banned, but many harmful ones remain. Learn more about the dyes still left in your food.
January 28, 2025
What Is Apeel? Pros, Cons & Safety of Produce Coating
Apeel is a produce coating on fruits at major grocery stores. Learn what it’s made of, the pros and cons, and whether it’s safe to eat.
January 14, 2025
US Food Additives Banned in Europe — Full List (2026)
Which food additives are banned in Europe but legal in the US? See the full list of dyes, preservatives, and chemicals — and how to avoid them.
September 24, 2024
Cracking the Code: The Ultimate Guide to Healthy Cooking Oils
This guide breaks down the differences between good and bad oils, explains the importance of smoke points, and more!.
August 1, 2023
What Are Bioengineered Foods? GMO Labels Explained
What does 'contains bioengineered food ingredients' mean on labels? Learn what bioengineered foods are and how to identify them with Trash Panda.
February 28, 2023
The Trash Panda Scoop on Carrageenan with Consensus
Trash Panda App scoop on carrageenan with consensus app
January 17, 2023
The Scoop on Food Dyes
Artificial food dyes causing chemical changes and mineral depletion for kids growth and development with red 40, yellow 5, yellow 6.