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Aug 26
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The SHOCKING Truth About GMOs & Organics...

Abbey Sharp / Frequency Podcast Network
About this episode

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

  • Introduction
  • What “Organic” Really Means (According to the USDA)
  • The Appeal to Nature Fallacy: Are Organic Pesticides Actually Safer?
  • The Dirty Dozen List: Science or Scare Tactic?
  • GMOs Explained: What They Are — and What They’re Not
  • Do Organic Foods Have Better Nutrition?
  • Why Small Nutrient Differences Are a Red Herring
  • Valid Criticisms: GMOs, Regenerative Ag & Herbicide Use
  • The Sustainability Case: Can GMOs Help Fight Climate Change?
  • Why Experts Advocate a “Both/And” Approach to Food Systems
  • Cutting Through Food Fearmongering
  • Choosing More Plants Over Perfect Labels
     

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