<div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Is organic food</span> <span>actually better</span> <span>for you?</span> <span>That’s</span> <span>what</span> <span>you’re</span> <span>going to learn on today’s show.</span> <span>We’re</span> <span>going to explore the world of organic food, what it means, and</span> <span>whether or not</span> <span>this distinction influences your overall health.<br> <br></span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>On this</span> <span>episode</span><span>,</span> <span>we’re</span> <span>going to dive into the major differences between organic and conventional food.</span> <span>You’re</span> <span>going to learn how to navigate</span> <span>this label</span> <span>so you can make the best, most informed decisions for your family.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"><br> <br></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>You’re</span> <span>going to learn what it means for a food to be labeled as organic, and what goes into that process.</span> <span>I’m</span> <span>also sharing some tips for sourcing your food, including the best ways to fit organic foods into your budget, which food groups to prioritize, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this episode of The Model Health Show! </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>In this episode</span> <span>you’ll</span> <span>discover:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The history of labeling food as organic. (1:23)</span></span></li> <li><span>What percentage of food sales are </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>organic food</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>. (2:02)</span></span></li> <li><span>Why there have been </span><span>numerous</span> <span>cases of organic food fraud and mislabeling. (4:17)</span></li> <li><span>What the requirements are for USDA Organic Certification. (5:15)</span></li> <li><span>The differences in pesticide use in </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>organic and conventional farming</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>. (6:14)</span></span></li> <li><span>What the term “pesticides” </span><span>actually encompasses</span><span>. (9:16)</span></li> <li><span>The dangers of consuming </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>glyphosate</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>. (10:38)</span></span></li> <li><span>What to consider about the nutritional content of organic foods. (13:09)</span></li> <li><span>How </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>antibiotics</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>are used in the food system. (15:51)</span></span></li> <li><span>The omega-3 content of grassfed beef. (17:49)</span></li> <li><span>Six practical tips</span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>for sourcing organic food. (22:22)</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Items mentioned in this episode include:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"> <p><a href="https://wildpastures.com/model" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">WildPastures.com/model</span></span></a> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>- Get 20% off every box plus an </span><span>additional</span> <span>$15 off!</span></span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-model-health-show/id640246578" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Apple Podcasts</span></span></a></li> <li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6F3aCAq1L6k3eVqfaveMCp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Spotify</span></span></a></li> <li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/themodelhealthshow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Soundclou