No Need To Be Afraid, Don't Be Petrified, But You Should Know That Organic Foods Still Use Pesticides

Unbiased Science

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🗓️ 28 December 2020

⏱️ 42 minutes

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On this week's episode, we take a little break from COVID-19 to talk about organics! First, we refresh everyone’s memory from our GMO episodes, to clarify the difference between organic farming (a cultivation method) and GMO technology (a breeding method). We discuss what the organic label actually means and doesn't mean, and debunk the myth that organic products are pesticide-free. We talk about different examples of organic pesticides and how, at certain doses, they can actually be quite toxic (remember, the dose makes the poison)! We also discuss the differences between synthetic and organic pesticides, and some key factors to consider amongst the two. We briefly discuss the higher cost of organic products and whether it's justified. Finally, we spend some time discussing the evidence (or lack thereof) that organic foods have a higher nutritional value than their traditional counterparts, with a promise to continue this discussion on our next episode! PLEASE NOTE: The discussion and information provided in this podcast are for general educational, scientific, and informational purposes only and are not intended as, and should not be treated as, medical or other professional advice for any particular individual or individuals. Every person and medical issue is different, and diagnosis and treatment requires consideration of specific facts often unique to the individual. As such, the information contained in this podcast should not be used as a substitute for consultation with and/or treatment by a doctor or other medical professional. If you are experiencing any medical issue or have any medical concern, you should consult with a doctor or other medical professional. Further, due to the inherent limitations of a podcast such as this as well as ongoing scientific developments, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information or analysis provided in this podcast, although, of course we always endeavor to provide comprehensive information and analysis. In no event may Unbiased Science or any of the participants in this podcast be held liable to the listener or anyone else for any decision allegedly made or action allegedly taken or not taken allegedly in reliance on the discussion or information in this podcast or for any damages allegedly resulting from such reliance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	You're listening to an Airwave Media podcast.
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0:40.2	Yeah, oh, I am a scientist.
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0:52.6	We've got to live on science alone.
0:56.0	Welcome to unbiased science, where we bring scientific method to the madness.
1:02.0	We're your hosts, Dr. Jessica Steyer and Dr. Andrea Love.
1:06.6	And guys, we're going to be real with you.
1:09.5	We are suffering from December holiday fatigue right now,
1:14.8	but we are going to do our best to pep up because we're really excited about this episode today.
1:21.4	We're going to be discussing what the term organic really means. Before we do that, let's break the ice a little bit, Andrea.
1:31.2	Let's talk about New Year's Eve, which is right around the corner. Is that a big deal for you?
1:36.4	Do you stay up to watch the ball drop? What are your thoughts?
1:40.2	Well, once about a time. And if you can recall that party we had in West Apartments and Stony Brook, where we all came back from winter break to have that New Year's Eve party, it used to be a big thing for me. I think the last two or three years, I've had really good intentions to stay up, you know, get a nice bottle of champagne. One year I made French 75s, which are one of my favorite cocktail.
2:06.5	But I usually end up falling asleep around 10 o'clock and waking up the next morning and Josh is usually disappointed in me.
2:14.6	So that's funny. Yeah, definitely different than it used to be.
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