Do your best to avoid: E102-tartrazine yellow E104-quinoline yellow E110-sunset yellow E122-carmoisine/azorubine E124-ponceau/brilliant scarlet E129-allura red 4.Avoid preservative 282 Found in bread, wraps, crumpets and other bread products. Proprianates 280-283 are all problematic. Whey powder is a hidden way to add 282 and not list it on the label. Aggression is a common issue with 282. Bakers Delight, Banjo and Brumby’s bakery have preservative free breads, as do the in-house bakeries at Coles and Woolworth. 9. Feed the brain healthy fats. The brain is about 60 per cent fat so it is vital to nourish it with “real” not processed fats. Avoid trans fats and hydrogenated vegetable oils found in processed and take away foods. Omega 3 fats from oily fish are key to a healthy brain! Be sure to choose small fish to avoid mercury. Walnuts, pecan nuts, flax seeds/oil, dark green leafy vegetables also contribute to Omega 3 fats. 5. Avoid flavour enhancer MSG-621 and other glutamates 620-625. Hydrolysed vegetable proteins, textured vegetables protein and yeast extract are all hidden glutamates. Found in the sachets of two minute noodles, vegemite, Shape biscuits, flavoured crisps, stock cubes, packet soups etc. 10. Feed the brain protein rich foods. Most of my clients eat lots of carbs (bread, pasta, rice) and little protein. Research has shown that a protein rich breakfast will wake up the brain for better concentration. Protein is also vital to make brain chemicals, hormones, for muscles tone, growth and development. If possible choose organic eggs/chicken, organic grass fed meats, wild fish. Quinoa, pulses, sprouts, nuts and seeds are great plant protein sources 6. Avoid processed meatsDevon, meat pies, sausages, salami. Even ham off the bone has been rubbed with nitrates/ nitrites (249-252). Roast meats make for great luncheon meats. 7. Avoid preservative 211, sodium benzoate. Research from Southampton University also showed that the preservative 211, caused hyperactivity in children. All benzoate's are problematic so do your best to avoid numbers 210-213 (benzoic acid, sodium, potassium & calcium benzoates). Found in juices, soft drinks, cordials, syrups, medications, cosmetics etc. In Wellness Paula xx www.paulatazzyman.com.au www.facebook.com/pages/Paula-TazzymanDietitian/180866515360313 8. Change to A2 milk and A2 yoghurt (Jalna). A2 milk protein is much easier to digest. More on www.paulatazzyman.com.au AVOID THESE ADDITIVES COLOURS 102,104,107,110,122,123,124,127 128,129,132,133,142,151,155 Natural