Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs
Artificial food coloring can overload our already compromised system. According to current research, it is estimated that 5%-10% of kiddos with ADHD may be sensitive to synthetic food coloring, even children without neurodevelopmental disorders can be highly sensitive to food dyes. This can manifest itself in meltdowns, hyperactivity, irritability, and other behavioral problems in some children as these dyes interfere with the functioning of the nervous system. This Easter, consider swapping synthetic food coloring for natural ingredients found right in your kitchen- it makes for a fun science experiment and creative activity for your kiddos while avoiding using chemicals that can penetrate the eggshell and enter the egg white and yolk.
Directions:
Add one cup water per 1 cup dye matter and boil.
Simmer for 15-30 min.
When a few shades darker than you want, let cool to room temp.
Strain the dye.
Add 1 tablespoon white vinegar to every cup dye liquid.
Pour dye liquid over eggs so completely submerged (Mason jars work great).
Place in refrigerator until desired color is reached.
Dry the eggs and polish with paper towel and olive/coconut oil.
Can also stick herbs and flowers on each egg using a drop of water and wrap gently with nylon before dying for darling marbled/imprinted easter eggs!
