Major retail chain bans artificial-dyed cereals!

I have an amazing update for you on our campaign to get artificial dyes out of our food.

A major nationwide retailer just announced they're clearing the dyes out of the ENTIRE cereal aisle in their stores.

Target will stop selling ANY cereal with artificial dyes by the end of May.

This means that all cereals made by Kellogg's, General Mills, and Quaker will need to get the dyes out very quickly if they want to be on the shelves at Target.

Bye-bye artificially-dyed Froot Loops! 

These companies have already said they plan to remove artificial dyes, but this is putting pressure on them to move faster on their commitments.

And it puts Post (Fruity Pebbles) on notice as one of the only cereal brands without a public plan to go dye-free.

Change is happening, and it wouldn't happen without you and the entire Food Babe Army bringing this issue to the mainstream attention. 

This is what happens when thousands of us come together and demand that these companies stop poisoning us and our children.

And this is why I'm so excited to be in California this week to meet with fellow food activists, change-makers, and organic food companies who are proving you don't need toxic additives to make delicious products. 

I'm going to the largest organic and natural food show in the country – the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim.

The Truvani team is putting together an incredible booth with full-size samples of our organic snack bars and new Truvani bags (while supplies last). 

I'll be there for meet & greets (4323 Hall D) during these times:

• Wed. 3/4 from 5-6pm
• Thurs. 3/5 from 10-11am

You will need a ticket to the Expo to attend the events. 

If you're coming, tell me here in the comments. I hope to meet you there!

Xo,

Vani

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Is your cinnamon on the FDA's danger list?

I'll be honest…cinnamon was one of the last things I thought to investigate. I use it every single day. Yogurt, oatmeal, chia pudding. It felt so... innocent.

So when I started digging into what's actually in most ground cinnamon on store shelves, I honestly felt sick to my stomach.

Because what I found was alarming.

The FDA has issued a public health alert, and they keep adding products to it.

As recently as December 2025, the FDA updated their list of ground cinnamon products containing elevated levels of lead. 

Not a little lead. Elevated lead. Enough that the FDA is telling consumers to stop using these products, throw them away, and not buy them.

And here's what makes this even scarier: most people have no obvious immediate symptoms of lead exposure. 

It quietly accumulates in your body while you happily sprinkle "healthy" cinnamon on your breakfast every morning.

That's exactly why I had to find a cinnamon I could trust completely.

And that's how I found Red Ape Cinnamon.

You can save 15% OFF when you use code FOODBABE at checkout.

This is the cinnamon I use now. And here's why I feel 100% confident in it:

Every single batch is independently tested by a certified third-party lab for heavy metals including lead, mercury, and arsenic. Not just a claim on a label — they actually publish their full test results right on their website so you can verify it yourself.

That kind of transparency is rare. And for something I'm putting in my body every day, it's non-negotiable.

If you have ground cinnamon in your pantry right now, I'd encourage you to check the FDA's full alert list here and make sure yours isn't on it.

And if you're ready to make the switch to something you can actually feel good about, use code FOODBABE and save 15% OFF Red Ape Cinnamon.

Xo,

Vani

P.S. One more thing I love about Red Ape — their Cassia cinnamon is sourced from the land of the Orangutan, and they've made Orangutan conservation part of their mission. So every time you buy a jar, you're helping protect them too. Clean cinnamon AND a brand doing good in the world — that's something I can feel great about every morning. Don't forget to use code FOODBABE to stock up today. 

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The People vs. Poison Rally - Please come.

As I promised earlier this week, we are fighting back against what Bayer is doing in Washington to keep their poisons on the market — and now we're announcing our next move.

On April 27th, the maker of Roundup weed killer will appear before the U.S. Supreme Court, asking them to overturn a Missouri verdict that found them liable for causing cancer

The Supreme Court will decide whether pesticide makers can escape lawsuits if the EPA didn't require a cancer warning on their product.

Companies poisoning us should not get immunity when their products cause cancer.

And that is why I'm inviting you and every American to come rally with us in Washington!

The People vs. Poison Rally

When: April 27, 2026 at 9am

Where: Outside in front of the U.S. Supreme Court

This is going to be the largest food movement rally America has ever seen – to hold our government accountable for the corporate capture that is poisoning our children.

I went on The Highwire yesterday to explain why this is the most important health issue of our time, and why every American needs to stand up and fight this.

Watch Here: Why this matters for every American + Join us on April 27th! 

The entire food movement needs to organize and make our voices heard about what this company is doing to our farmland, to our farmers, to our future, and to our children's future.

We have to educate as many people as possible about what's happening in Washington on this issue. 

Please share this blog post and these clips on Instagram, Facebook, and X to spread the word.

And most of all, do whatever you can to join us on April 27th – and bring everyone you know.

Let's show Washington that enough is enough.

That the voices of Americans deserve to be heard, and corporations should be held accountable for poisoning us and our children.

Xo,

Vani

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The REAL State of The Union

Want to know what one of the most evil companies in the world is doing to keep their poison on the market?

Bayer (who bought Monsanto) – a foreign corporation – is working overtime to create a legal shield so no one can sue them if their product causes cancer.

The chemical lobby has immense power in Washington. A new report by U.S. Right To Know shows that they've spent over $9 million lobbying Congress and the executive branch in 2025. This is a must read. There is also a Bayer Lobby Tracker that will help anyone in Washington kick these guys out of their office.

And there are billions at stake here.

Nearly 180,000 lawsuits have been filed over glyphosate since 2018. They've already paid out over $10 BILLION. More than 60,000 cases are still pending.

And this chemical has been found in 60% of food in America.

So what are they doing?

They're attacking this from every angle – infiltrating all branches of the government. 

1. Supreme Court

They're asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a jury verdict and rule that EPA approval protects them from cancer lawsuits nationwide. One ruling could shield them from accountability.

2. State Legislation

They're pushing state-by-state immunity bills through a front group backed by Bayer. Some states have already passed laws that effectively shut down cancer warning lawsuits. They're turning EPA approval into a legal shield.

3. Federal Farm Bill

Buried in the new House Farm Bill is language that would give the EPA exclusive authority over pesticide warning labels, stripping power away from the states. This is the same legal theory Bayer is pushing in the Supreme Court – but written directly into federal law.

4. Executive Order

Just last week, glyphosate was declared "critical to national defense". This is the first time a weed killer (let alone one facing billion-dollar cancer lawsuits) was labeled essential to national security. It puts federal power behind keeping glyphosate on the market and protects Bayer, who could say "we're just complying with what the government told us to do".

Representative Thomas Massie just called out Bayer on the house floor – exposing how the U.S. government is under siege by this German corporation. We need more of THIS in Washington! 

This is one of the biggest fights of our lifetime.

Stay tuned. We're about to announce how the Food Babe Army can help fight back.

Until then, keep sharing the truth. 

Xo,

Vani

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95% of Americans have this in their blood

Years ago, I thought I had my kitchen pretty well dialed in.

I thought I was doing everything right. Organic ingredients, no processed junk, reading every label. I was pretty proud of my kitchen, honestly.

But then I started digging into what's actually IN the pots and pans we cook with every day.

And honestly? I was shocked.

Turns out, toxic cookware isn't just about Teflon.

There are 5 major toxins hiding in everyday cookware that most people have no idea about:

• PFAS & PTFE (aka "forever chemicals") – Found in non-stick pans, linked to cancer and hormone disruption
• Aluminum – Leaches into acidic foods like tomato sauce, linked to Alzheimer's
• Unlined Copper – Can cause nausea, vomiting, liver damage
• Lead-Glazed Ceramic – Especially dangerous for kids' brain development
• Cadmium – Carcinogenic, causes kidney and bone damage

Here's what really got me:

95% of Americans have detectable levels of PFAS in their blood – mostly from contaminated food and cookware.

Teflon-coated pans can release toxic fumes in just 2-5 minutes when heated above 500°F. These fumes are so toxic they can kill pet birds and cause flu-like symptoms in humans.

That's why I put together a free guide called Toxic Cookware Exposed – to help you understand what's really in your kitchen and what to do about it.

Inside, I'm revealing:

• The 5 hidden toxins in cookware and where they're found
• 3 simple DIY tests to check if YOUR cookware is safe
• Red flags to watch for when shopping for new cookware
• The safest cookware materials (and the brand I trust in my own kitchen)

Download your free Toxic Cookware Exposed Guide here →

Look, I know this can feel overwhelming.

You don't need to throw out your entire kitchen overnight.

But once you know what's really in your cookware, you can't unknow it — and making the swap becomes a no-brainer.

And if you're ready to upgrade to cookware that's actually safe?

360 Cookware is what I use daily in my own kitchen.

Here's why:

✓ Made in the USA with surgical-grade stainless steel
✓ Zero PFAS, PTFE, or aluminum
✓ Lifetime warranty (mine still look brand new after years!)

Right now, you can save 25% OFF their pots & pans with code FOODBABE. 

Get 25% OFF 360 Cookware here

Start with the guide. Learn what's really going on.

This is one of the easiest swaps you can make. 

And now you have everything you need to do it.

Xo,
Vani

P.S. Even if you think you're using "safe" cookware, I recommend doing the 3 DIY tests in the guide. The scratch test alone opened my eyes to how damaged some of my old pans really were. Download the free guide here.

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Will FDA ban this cancer-causing preservative?

I have some great news for you today…

The FDA has launched a safety review of an ingredient that the Food Babe Army has been warning about for years: 

BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)

This could lead to a federal ban. 

You'll currently find this man-made preservative in pie crusts, pizzas, sausage, pepperoni, powdered mixes, and in several popular products on American store shelves.

BHA is more restricted in Europe, where they are reviewing its potential to disrupt the endocrine system.

It has been shown in some research studies to increase the risk of cancer.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified BHA as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" since 1985.

And it has been deemed a "reasonably anticipated human carcinogen" by the U.S. National Toxicology Program since 1991. 

Yet it has remained in our food.

It has also been shown in some studies to potentially harm the reproductive system, decreasing sperm quality in males and uterine weight in females. Still other studies have linked BHA to immune system changes, hormone disruption, and other toxic effects.

There are much safer alternatives to BHA that food companies can use, such as Vitamin E.

In 1990, Dr. Glenn Scott petitioned the FDA to ban BHA from our food due to its health risks. 

The FDA has not taken action in over 30 years.

I'm so thankful that we finally have leaders in the FDA that are taking this seriously, and putting Americans' health above Big Food's profits.

They were alerted to the dangers of BHA in our food decades ago, and didn't do anything about it until now.

There's an extensive process that needs to be followed before an official ban can be put into place.

I suspect that all American food companies drop this ingredient rapidly to avoid upcoming regulations…

But it's still found in some products on store shelves today.

Read those ingredient lists and avoid products with the preservative BHA.

Please share to warn your friends that this chemical is still in our food!

You can share this on Instagram, Facebook, X, or forward this email. 

Thank you for spreading the truth! 

Xo,

Vani

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What's REALLY in your shower water? (hint: it's not pretty)

Have you ever come home from a trip and noticed your skin and hair just feel... different?

I used to blame it on travel stress or hotel pillows.

Then I realized: It was the water.

Hotel showers were loaded with chlorine and chemicals that my shower filter at home wasn't exposing me to anymore.

That's when it hit me — I'd been bathing in toxic tap water for years before I finally did something about it.

Think about it... You're bathing in gallons of unfiltered tap water that's loaded with:

• Chlorine (linked to cancer, asthma, and allergies)
• Arsenic
• Aluminum
• Prescription drugs
• Fluoride
• Heavy metals like lead and mercury

And your skin — your body's largest organ — is absorbing it all.

Plus, you're breathing in vaporized chemicals with every breath you take in that steamy shower.

When Aquasana contacted me about trying their shower filter, I'll be honest — my first thought was:

"Is this going to kill my water pressure?!"

I have really long hair and the last thing I needed was weak water flow making my showers take forever.

But my husband installed it in about 2 minutes (seriously), and I turned on the faucet...

The water pressure was perfect.

I haven't missed my old shower head for even a second.

Here's what the Aquasana shower filter does:

• Removes 90% of chlorine from your water
• Reduces synthetic chemicals that contribute to premature aging
• Helps your hair and skin retain their natural protective oils
• Enhances how your soaps and shampoos actually work
• Improves air quality by reducing vaporized chemicals

I've been using it for several years now, and here's what I noticed:

When I travel and shower at hotels? I can feel the difference immediately.

At home, my skin is noticeably softer.

My hair feels healthier too.

But the real magic is what I can't see — the daily reduction in toxic exposure that could have been accumulating in my body for years.

That's why I partnered with Aquasana. Clean water shouldn't stop at your kitchen sink — and their filters make it easy to protect your whole family.

If you wouldn't drink unfiltered tap water, why would you bathe in it?

Get your Aquasana Shower Filter here with free shipping when you use code AQFB. 

And if you need an effective drinking water filter...

Right now, you can get up to 50% off Aquasana Whole House and Drinking Systems!

Given that your body is over 60% water and you're exposing yourself to nearly 25 gallons of it every time you shower — clean water isn't optional.

It's essential.

Don't expose your family to toxic water for one more day.

Xo,
Vani

P.S. If you already filter your drinking water but not your shower water, you're only halfway there. Your skin absorbs more toxins in a 10-minute shower than drinking 8 glasses of unfiltered water. Get your shower filter here.

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