Food colorants add visual pleasure to our food. Interestingly, many food dyes used in Canada and the U.S. are banned throughout Europe and there are good reasons why.

Nov 11, 2008 - Karen Stephenson

Sometimes the simple and obvious is overlooked when it comes to nutritional awareness. Appearance and color of produce often indicate their nutritional function.

Mar 8, 2009 - Paul Louis

Foods of different colors have positive effects, such as red acting as an energizer or blue alleviating pain, so a combination of colors is recommended.

Jul 22, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Choosing the right colors for your interior decorating project can brighten more than your room. It may brighten your mood.

Jun 21, 2006 - Kristin Abraham

We all know that food comes in a variety of colors, but did you know that eating foods of different colors can actually maximize your health?

Jan 7, 2010 - Lynne Nofziger

Fall foods (including the orange ones) are beautiful to look at, but more importantly, the color orange signals us that there are health benefits as well.

Sep 30, 2009 - Melinda Lund

The pigments contained in produce, the component that gives each item its color, actually helps the body in its own unique way.

Mar 1, 2009 - Jennifer Wickes

The things you can do with colored noodles is endless. Make collages, string them into necklaces, let young children glue them on paper to their delight.

Jan 1, 2007 - Belinda Mooney

Some who undergo cosmetic eye color changing surgery allege severe complications from the popular procedure.

Aug 27, 2009 - Leslie McCloud

Natural food coloring is a healthier alternative to artificial food coloring. Studies have associated artificial food coloring with several diseases.

Mar 4, 2010 - Kimberly Danek

Cup play, water play or a sand table are all fun activities for toddlers. Adding food coloring brings inexpensive, bright and non-toxic color to the fun.

Oct 3, 2009 - Sarabeth Asaff

Activists petition to ban artificial food dyes after new research supports a link to ADHD in children.

Jul 21, 2008 - Sara McGrath

Food dyes could be a contributing factor in hyperactive behavior. Other factors also contribute to ADHD behaviors. What are they?

Sep 12, 2007 - Barbara Pytel

Educating those with celiac disease about different forms of gluten limits their chances of getting sick and saves them money by not buying items they can't consume.

Jun 30, 2009 - Terry Overbeek

Food can be used in crafts and for play. Raid your refrigerator and let the fun begin!

Oct 10, 2007 - Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

This article shows the role that different immune boosting foods play in one's diet. Reasoning as to why they should be incorporated in one's diet is discussed.

Mar 31, 2007 - Cyrus Dehkan

With a wide array of choices, choosing your dog's food can be a confusing process. Read about how to find the best food for your pet through label reading.

Jun 9, 2009 - Melissa Slate

Boost your defense against sun damage and skin cancer with just five basic foods.

May 27, 2008 - Yu Ming Lui

If you aren't quite ready to give up your burger that drips with cheese, then add something else to your plate to counter its negative effects!

May 20, 2008 - Traci Vandermark