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Is Organic Food Even Legit?

Ashish Thomas Season 1 Episode 35

We've all seen organic food at the market, and many of us think that organic is healthier. I discuss what organic means, how it differs from conventional food, and if it is actually a healthier alternative.

References:
Conventional Farming

https://www.appropedia.org/Conventional_farming


USDA Organic Farming

https://www.usda.gov/topics/organic


Are Organic Foods Safer Study

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22944875/


Carcinogenic Potential of Low-Dose Chemical Mixtures in the Environment Study 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26106142/


Pesticide Exposure and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Study

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23777200/


Organic Meat Omega-3 Fatty Acids Study

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26878105/


Roundup Carcinogenic Report

https://wwwn.cdc.gov/Nchs/Nhanes/2013-2014/SSGLYP_H.htm


General Polyphenol Information

https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/krnc/monthly-blog/what-are-polyphenols-another-great-reason-to-eat-fruits-and-veggies/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20their%20antioxidant,%2C%20diabetes%2C%20and%20neurodegenerative%20diseases