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Aug 2025
31m 30s

The SHOCKING Truth About GMOs & Organics...

Abbey Sharp / Frequency Podcast Network
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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 D ... Show More
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