What We Get Wrong About Organic Foods

Organic food dominates grocery store aisles and farmers markets—but what does “organic” actually mean? Consumers often believe that organic foods are healthier, more nutrient dense, better for the environment and free from pesticides. They also may assume that buying organic means avoiding big food and big agriculture. But how well do the perceptions of organic food align with reality and science? And is organic food really worth the higher price tag? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we do a deep dive into the world of organic food to answer these questions and more!Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortalsWe’ve got MERCH! Check it out HEREDon’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!Things we talked about and additional reading: Silent SpringUSDA Organic Definition2021 Agriculture Development ArticleHow The EPA Sets Tolerances2024 Consumer Reports ArticleConsumer Perceptions of Organic Foods2024 Organic Vs Conventional Meta-analysisEnvironmental Impact Organic FarmingVitamin C ComparisonIs Eating Organic Healthier?Portlandia!For feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at [email protected] free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice**This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice, and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship**