Jillian Michaels, a renowned fitness expert, advocates for a broader ban on food dyes.
Jillian Michaels, a renowned fitness trainer, entrepreneur, and media personality, is calling for a significant overhaul in the way Americans consume food and pharmaceuticals. In an interview with Fox News Digital, following her speech at the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit in Tampa, Florida, Michaels expressed her support for initiatives like the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, which aims to combat the influence of major lobbies such as Big Ag, Big Food, Big Pharma, and Big Insurance.
Michaels emphasized the importance of incremental changes, recognizing that significant reforms will not happen overnight. She expressed her support for the ban of artificial food colorings beyond just Red No. 40, advocating for a broader range of substances to be removed from the food supply. These synthetic dyes, often found in ultra-processed foods, can potentially influence health and behavior, though the scientific evidence is not fully conclusive on their impact on human health.
In January, the FDA banned Red 3 (Red 40) from foods, dietary supplements, and ingested medicines due to links to cancer. The Health and Human Services (HHS) is also working to establish a national standard and timeline for the food industry to transition from petrochemical-based dyes to natural alternatives. The HHS is initiating the process to revoke authorization for Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B within the coming months, and food manufacturers have until 2027, and drug manufacturers until the following year, to remove Red 3 from their products. The HHS aims to eliminate six synthetic dyes (FD&C Green No. 3, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Yellow No. 6, FD&C Blue No. 1, and FD&C Blue No. 2) from the food supply by the end of next year.
Michaels' stance aligns with the ongoing efforts to reduce the use of petroleum-based synthetic dyes in food products, which have seen about 40% of the food industry committing to a voluntary phase-out. The fitness trainer also expressed her support for alternative methods of treatment, including the use of psychedelics therapeutically for veterans and people with addiction under medical supervision. This reflects her broader interest in alternative methods of treatment and her openness to innovative approaches in healthcare.
However, Michaels encourages taking accountability for personal health, as it cannot be fully provided by the government. She believes that changes in food and pharmaceutical consumption won't happen instantly, but with continued advocacy and incremental changes, it is possible to create a healthier America. Michaels' vision for a healthier America is reminiscent of Robert Kennedy Jr.'s, and she hopes to see his vision come to fruition. The Make America Healthy Again movement is up against four of the biggest lobbies in the country, but with advocates like Michaels, the movement is gaining momentum towards a healthier future.
- Jillian Michaels, who is known for her media presence, fitness training, and entrepreneurship, is advocating for a transformation in the way Americans consume food and pharmaceuticals.
- In her interview with Fox News Digital, Michaels showed her support for initiatives like the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, which aims to counter the influence of powerful lobbies such as Big Ag, Big Food, Big Pharma, and Big Insurance.
- Michaels emphasized the necessity of incremental changes, understanding that substantial reforms won't occur suddenly.
- She urged for the ban of artificial food colorings beyond just Red No. 40, advocating for a broader removal of synthetic dyes from the food supply.
- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) already banned Red 3 (Red 40) from foods, dietary supplements, and ingested medicines due to its links to cancer.
- The Health and Human Services (HHS) is working towards a national standard for food manufacturers to transition from petrochemical-based dyes to natural alternatives, and aims to eliminate six synthetic dyes from the food supply by the end of next year.
- Michaels also expressed her support for alternative methods of treatment, such as the use of psychedelics therapeutically under medical supervision.
- Michaels encourages personal responsibility for health, believing that changes in food and pharmaceutical consumption won't happen instantly, but with continued advocacy and incremental changes, a healthier America can be achieved, mirroring Robert Kennedy Jr.'s vision.
