Why Organic is Safer! GMO vs NonGMO vs Organic -Avoiding Monsanto Roundup (glyphosate) Contamination

What's the most important reason for buying Organic? How can you reduce exposure to pesticides & herbicides like glyphosate? Is Roundup really that bad? What about GMOs? What does that NonGMO label mean?

00:00 Gardening & Farming for a Healthier Planet
01:17 What Does GMO Mean?
02:33 What's Wrong with GMOs?
04:01 Herbicide Tolerant GMOs: RoundUp Residues
05:33 The Dangers of Glyphosate & Cancer Risk
08:16 Pre-Harvest Glyphosate Application
09:19 Non-GMO vs Organic Labeling
10:39 Organic Foods Reduce Pesticide & Herbicide Levels in Our Bodies
11:35 How to Reduce Exposure to Pesticides & Herbicides
12:58 Switch to Organic When Possible, But Keep Eating Plants!
14:57 Organics Offer Real Benefits

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► GMOs: Some GMO produce has been unpalatable & thus, never went to market. Some genetically engineered organisms benefit us by improving disease resistance. But the most common traits are bt & ht genes. Other GMO modifications can lengthen the shelf life of harvested crops. Mushrooms that take longer to go bad. Tomatoes that have a longer storage life. Apples that don't turn brown.

Many of these GMO traits are designed to support retail chain profits & industrial agriculture practices. They may reduce some food waste & improve efficiency, keeping costs lower. But they also promote widespread herbicide application, while doing little or nothing to improve flavor or nutritional content of our food. (Don't get me started on Golden Rice.)

► GLYPHOSATE: Some countries have banned it's usage, but proponents assert that excluding Roundup increases reliance on even MORE toxic alternatives. Banning it might not effectively trigger agricultural reform. But if consumers vote with their dollars for organic alternatives, then more farmers will be prompted to make the switch.

► ORGANICS: To dismiss organic agriculture as useless "marketing hype" is a gross overgeneralization. Promoting that view is irresponsible. People cite copper fungicide as being super toxic, although being approved for organic gardening. However, they don't cite which crops are treated with it & they ignore the worse formulations used on conventional crops.

Each product should be assessed on a case by case basis. Conventionally grown strawberries are laden with pesticides. So grow your own! Spinach is also very contaminated, but not if you buy organic. Meanwhile, onions and broccoli are much cleaner. So conventional should be just fine. Regardless, eating more fruits, vegetables & whole grains should always be promoted. Don't ever avoid eating whole plant products out of fear of contamination. Compared to eating extra animal products, you'll be much better off!

Does the USDA Organic standard need an overhaul? Perhaps. But that's no reason to throw it out the organic standard. Until consumers are better informed about pesticide residues in their foods, choosing Organic produce is a sensible choice. The same goes for home gardening!!!


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► GMOs

https://www.who.int/foodsafety/areas_...
https://www.usda.gov/topics/biotechno...
https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-product...


► Roundup

https://www.iarc.fr/en/media-centre/i...
https://www.iarc.fr/en/media-centre/i...
https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/c...


► Scientific Studies

Glyphosate & the Gut Microbiome
https://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/15/4/1416
Soy Plants & Roundup Residues:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2...
Elementary Student & Pesticides in Urine:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
Differential Effects of Glyphosate & Roundup:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1...
Effects of Preparation on Pesticide Residue:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...
Cancer Risk vs Benefits of Eating More Veggies:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2...
Dioxins Intake from Foods
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1...


► EWG Resources

https://www.ewg.org/news-and-analysis...
https://www.ewg.org/childrenshealth/g...
https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/summary.php
https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/full-lis...


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