Jillian Michaels Advocates for Health Reform

Jillian Michaels, the well-known fitness expert, is fully on board with the Make America Healthy Again Movement and supports Robert Kennedy Jr.’s vision. After a recent speech at the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit in Tampa, Florida, Michaels shared her thoughts with Fox News Digital about the need for a significant transformation in how Americans approach food and drug consumption.

“I really want to see everything Kennedy has proposed,” Michaels remarked. “The Maha movement is pushing against the influence of the four biggest lobbies in the country: big agriculture, big food, big pharma, and big insurance.”

FDA’s Action on Food Dyes

Michaels also voiced her backing for alternative treatment methods. “I think we need to get psychedelics approved by the FDA for therapeutic use, especially for veterans and those struggling with addiction,” she explained. Furthermore, she believes that the ban on certain ingredients should go beyond just food dyes.

“Honestly, I’d love to see a lot more of the harmful stuff removed from our food supply, way beyond just Red 40,” she stated, in reference to the commonly used synthetic dye.

While advocating for change, Michaels acknowledged that such improvements take time. “You certainly don’t want it all to happen overnight; it’s about recognizing small wins along the way,” she added.

She encouraged individuals to take charge of their own health, suggesting that while government action is important, personal agency is essential. “In the end, that’s something you can create in your own life,” she said.

FDA’s Ban on Red Food Dyes

In January, the FDA banned the use of red dyes, specifically Red 3 (or erythrosin), in foods, dietary supplements, and medications due to cancer risk, as previously reported by Fox News Digital. Food manufacturers have until 2027 to eliminate this dye from their products, while drug manufacturers are given until the following year.

The American Chemical Society notes that synthetic food colorings were initially derived from coal tar; however, most current dyes are synthesized from petroleum or crude oil.

As indicated in an April press release by HHS, “We are starting to set national standards and timelines for moving from petrochemical-based dyes to natural alternatives. This could lead to revoking approvals for two synthetic food colors, specifically FD&C Yellow No. 5 and FD&C Yellow No. 6, as well as FD&C Blue No. 1 and FD&C Blue No. 2, by the end of next year.”