
Is "organic" just a marketing ploy? -- breaking down what the USDA Organic label actually means
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In this episode, Joey and I discuss the true meaning of "organic." Is the organic label a marketing scheme? Are "organic" foods safer or more nutritious? What are the larger implications of our food choices? How should we practically source our foods if our budget doesn't allow for organic items? We cover all of this and more in this candid discussion surrounding the USDA's Organic label.
References:
https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/organic-certification/organic-basics
https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/oncology/cancer-causing-herbicide-found-in-80-of-us-urine-samples.html#:~:text=Glyphosate%2C%20a%20cancer%2Dcausing%20herbicide,U.S.%20ages%206%20and%20older
Previous podcast episodes mentioned:
Enrich Your Ecosystem -- food fermentation with microbiologist, Kaitlynn, of Cultured Guru
Glyphosate, GMOs, and motherhood with Zen Honeycutt of Moms Across America
Find us on Instagram: @lizhaselmayer, @joeyhaselmayer, @Homegrown_education
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