Organic food marketing has led to many to believe that it is superior to non-organic foods; but this is not necessarily the case.
On this episode, I welcome Dr. Jess Steier and Dr. Andrea Love, hosts of The Unbiased Science Podcast. Dr. Jess has a doctorate in public health with specialization in health policy evaluation and Dr. Andrea has a phD in Immunol ... Show More
Today
Unplugged: Why Phone-Free Policies Help Kids Thrive at School
In this eye-opening and deeply needed episode, I sat down with Clayton Cranford—a 20-year law enforcement veteran, former school resource officer, crisis negotiator, national award winner, and founder of Cyber Safety Cop. Drawing from decades of experience at the intersection of ... Show More
46m 26s
Sep 9
Why Feeding Kids Feels Harder Than Ever — And 5 Simple Shifts That Actually Work
In this insightful and encouraging episode, I had the honor of sitting down with board-certified pediatrician, mom of three, and founder of Ahimsa, Dr. Manasa Mantravadi. Trained in pediatric endocrinology, Dr. Manasa saw firsthand the dramatic rise of chronic childhood condition ... Show More
59m 46s
Nov 2025
Do Imported Organic Foods Live Up to their Labels?
Americans are buying more organic food than ever, whether it’s apples from Washington or avocados from Mexico. But when that label says “organic,” especially on something grown thousands of miles away, how do you know it’s truly organic? We get to the bottom of that on this week’ ... Show More
16m 40s
Aug 2016
Organic Food
People are going bonkers for organic, but what are you really getting when you buy them? Better taste? Fewer toxic chemicals? A cleaner environment? Farmers Mark, Andy, and Brian Reeves, nutritional epidemiologist Dr. Kathryn Bradbury, Ass. Prof. Cynthia Curl, and Prof. Navin Ram ... Show More
35m 5s
Aug 2022
Buying Organic Is Just A Marketing Scheme Ft. @foodsciencebabe
Aleen is joined by one of our most-requested guests: Erin, aka @FoodScienceBabe. She's a (you guessed it) food scientist, who is known across social media for combating misinformation around food and labeling. To start off the episode, Erin tells Aleen how she spent a decade work ... Show More
50m 56s
Jan 2021
No Need To Be Afraid, Don't Be Petrified, But You Should Know That Organic Foods Still Use Pesticides: Part 2
We are back at it again with part 2, discussing what the term organic means in the context of farming, produce, and consumer products. This week, after a recap, we continue our discussion, first focusing on environmental impact, and elaborate on a few fallacies that circulate wit ... Show More
57m 14s
Jun 2024
2584: Is Coconut Sugar Healthy? Here’s What You Should Know by Sally Kuzemchak of Real Mom Nutrition
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Episode 2584:
Coconut sugar has been touted as a healthier alternative to regular sugar, but is it really worth the extra cost? Sal ... Show More
11m 40s
May 2019
730: Q&A - Which Foods Should You Buy Organic and Which Are Not Worth It? The Dirty Dozen & Circle of Poison
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Episode 730: Q&A - Which Foods Should You Buy Organic and Which Are Not Worth It? The Dirty Dozen & Circle of Poison
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