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Ditching the DYEs
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We began ditching dyes a few years ago. Now, we're a dye free household. I see and hear people saying they don't know how to get started. Here's the products we buy to replace all the ones with dye (particularly Red40 and Blue)
 
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My kids love these as an easy snack for on the go
Probiotic Yoggies Collection | Real Fruit Yogurt Snacks
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Look, these things are AMAZING! Legitimately the best tasting poptart and no red 40!
Best Natural, Healthy Toaster Pastries
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Hey, they're dye free 🤣
REESE'S Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Pumpkins, Halloween Candy Packs ...
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Medicine having dye was one of the biggest shockers for me. Be sure to look for dye-free
Dye-Free Infants' Acetaminophen - 2pk/2 fl oz Each - up&up
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Yes even Mac and cheese has dyes. This is a good one that the kids have enjoyed
Goodles Mac & Cheese Cheddy Mac Noodles, Cheddar, Ziti, Shelf-Stable, 6 oz
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Not all Cheetos are dye free, but this one is. The kids enjoyed it. It's a little on the expensive side, but better than the alternatives
Cheetos Simply Puffs Cheese White Cheddar Flavored Snacks, 8 Count
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Drink mixes are a tough one. I've found this to be a hard transition to find easily. Here's one option
Great Value Strawberry Hydration Powdered Liquid Drink Mix, 0.56 oz, 6 Packets
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I absolutely love these! I even mix with a little water to make them go longer. The kids love them too
bubly burst Sparkling Water Beverage, Triple Berry, 16.9 fl oz Bottles
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Another drink mix option. I would recommend checking the ingredient list regularly just to make sure it hasn't changed.
Great Value Electrolyte Mixed Berries Liquid Drink Mix, Sugar-Free, 0.85 oz, 10 Count
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Great cheap ketchup option. No dyes and made with real sugar
Great Value Real Sugar Tomato Ketchup 32 oz
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This one is more expensive, but this is probably my daughter's favorite
True Lime Watermelon Limeade Drink Mix Powder, No Artificial Sweeteners, 1.06 oz.Packet, 10 Count Box
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Not a fan of the ingredient list, but they don't have color. And goldfish are great to have handy
Goldfish Flavor Blasted Crackers, Xtra Cheddar Snack Packs, 12 Count Multipack
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Another pretty good no color Mac and cheese option
Annie's Shells and Real Aged Cheddar Mac and Cheese with Organic Pasta, 6 oz
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These and Goodpop brand are my kids' favorite. I love them too. Not as healthy as Goodpop, but easier to get
Outshine Strawberry, Lime, and Raspberry Frozen Mini Fruit Pops Variety Pack, Non-GMO, 12 Ct
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Good Cheeto alternative
Sensible Portions Mac and Cheese Garden Veggie Puffs - 3.75oz
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