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The Additive Free Kids Blog provides you with product reviews, tips and advice from our extensive research, and the latest Additive Free news.
Frankie Bell – Your Consumer Protection Advocate
I received a lovely letter this week advising me that the Consumer Protection Awards (WA) 2021 judging panel, have selected me as a finalist for the Rona Okley Award Category. I was thrilled to be recognised as a finalist for many reasons that I will share with you...
The top 5 reasons our food regulator is failing consumers
It's not your fault that you find it so hard to find navigate the supermarket shelves! When you look at the state of our regulatory system objectively it is not a surprise! There are so many things that are inherently broken! A chance to reform our...
Additive laden food linked to advanced ageing at the cellular level
A new study (published in April 2020) found an association between ultra processed food and advanced cellular ageing [1]. These people are more likely to exhibit changes in their chromosomes linked to ageing. Ultraprocessed foods are food products that contain...
Which icy poles does your school stock and how do they compare?
The AFK Community are fed up with Zooper Dooper icy poles being handed out to their kids at school! This icy pole review was prompted by a post that I shared on Facebook some time ago expressing my sadness at seeing HUGE displays of Zooper Doopers being marketed to...
New research shows that additives can cross the placental barrier to babies
New research shows that additives can cross the placental barrier to babies. A new study from the University of Central Florida was published in the Scientific Reports in June 2019. This study was conducted over 18 months and was self funded by the University (it is...
Additive Free Easy Shopping – the first supermarket to partner with Additive Free Kids
WEMBLEY SUPA IGA PARTNER WITH ADDITIVE FREE KIDS TO HELP FAMILIES SHOP ADDITIVE FREE I have been working very hard over the last few months to bring you a new initiative that I feel you have been wanting and needing for some time. Finally - Additive Free Easy...
Overeating and obesity linked to MSG
OVEREATING AND OBESITY LINKED TO MSG Our number one national health care crisis in Australia at the moment is obesity. This epidemic affects both adults and children. Australia is now known as one of the fattest nations in the developed world. "One in four Australian...
Food additives pose risks to children’s health
Food additives pose risks to children's health A new study released by the American Academy of Pediatrics [1] states that food additives may pose health risks to children's health. The purpose of the study was to: - Review child health concerns...
Why you need to transition to additive free this year
WHY YOU NEED TO TRANSITION TO ADDITIVE FREE An irony of our modern day lifestyles is that we have never had so many conveniences, yet at the same time find ourselves more time poor than ever! Over the last few decades, there has been a huge increase in the...
How do food additives affect gut health?
Do food additives affect gut health? Let's take a look at whether food additives affect gut health. Our kids are suffering more and more from allergies, food intolerances, low energy, fatigue, obesity, poor immune health and mental & behavioural health issues such...
Food additives and ADHD – can removing additives assist with ADHD symptoms?
Food Additives and ADHD - can removing additives assist with ADHD symptoms? It is estimated that one in 20 children in Australia have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ADHD is much more common in boys. We need to consider Is there a link between food...
Eczema – harmful food additives a known trigger
Eczema - harmful food additives a known trigger Eczema has plagued one of my youngest children on and off since birth. As a baby it was very mild. Very infrequent. However, as he grew, it became worse, and constant. Initially, I followed the usual medical advice,...
Francine Bell New Owner Of Additive Free Kids
It is with great excitement and joy that I can finally announce our wonderful news! Francine and I have spent the past couple of weeks feeling like we may actually burst! As of today I am officially stepping down as the director and healthy lifestyle consultant of...
6 Reasons to avoid Flavour Enhancers
Why are flavour enhancers used in our foods?
Put in the simplest way possible, the flavour enhancer’s job is to make stale, flavourless and poor quality “foods” taste nice. It is a colourless, odourless powder that is very cheap and easy for chefs, cooks and food manufacturers to replace real ingredients with. Doesn’t that seem gross? How about putting FOOD in our food?