Is Banza Pasta Safe, GMOs, Monsanto + Affording Organic Food | Zen Honeycutt

EP. 203: I'm thrilled you're joining us today for a crucial conversation with Zen Honeycutt from Moms Across America. Whether you're familiar with her work or not, today's episode will explore the complexities of our food systems. I've followed Zen's advocacy for years, and her insights into GMOs, government regulations (or lack thereof), and the true impact on our health are more important now than ever. Join us as we discuss everything from Bacillus thuringiensis to practical tips on affording organic foods and prioritizing real, wholesome nutrition. This is a conversation you won't want to miss! Topics Discussed 02:58 - The difference between hybridization & genetically modified foods 04:37 - What crops are genetically modified  15:04 - Zen’s backstory  22:52 - Lack of government protection  23:45 - Marketing GMOs  26:14 - The issues with GMOs  28:03 - Bacillus thuringiensis  30:32 - The third type of GMO  34:01 - The health of the average American  35:20 - “GMO means less pesticides”  36:36 - Understanding the problem  42:54 - Monsanto & Bayer  43:43 - Zen’s run in with Monsanto  52:45 - Most common foods to be cautious of  58:41 - Affording organic food  01:03:41 - Antibiotics  01:05:57 - GMOs and our food system  01:09:01 - Budgeting for whole real foods  01:10:51 - Zen’s health non negotiables Check Out Zen Honeycutt Website Data Donate Show Links: Poisoned Foods Of North America  Sponsored By: Beekeeper's Naturals Go to beekeepersnaturals.com/REALFOODOLOGY or enter code REALFOODOLOGY to get 20% off your order.  Lumen Use code REALFOODOLOGY at  lumen.me to get $100 off  BIOptimizers MagBreakthrough Get your free bottle of magnesium breakthrough while supplies last at magbreakthrough.com/realfoodologyfree Organifi Go to www.organifi.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY for 20% Off ARMRA Colostrum Get 15% off your first order at tryarmra.com/realfoodology Check Out Courtney:  LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! @realfoodology www.realfoodology.com My Immune Supplement by 2x4 Air Dr Air Purifier AquaTru Water Filter EWG Tap Water Database  Produced By: Drake Peterson Edited By: Mike Frey

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Welcome to the Realfoodology podcast, with your host Courtney Swan. Courtney is a passionate food activist on a mission to heal America’s broken food system. Her show cuts through the noise by tackling the critical issues that impact our health and society as a whole. Each week, join Courtney as she brings together leading voices in food policy, nutrition, sustainability, and wellness to unravel the complexities behind our broken food system, and to simplify how we look at nutrition and food. From debunking misleading health trends to exploring the future of sustainable food systems, Realfoodology equips listeners with actionable insights and empowers them to make informed choices. Whether you’re passionate about healthy living, curious about the politics of food, or simply want to live better, this is your go-to source for conversations that matter. Discover a healthier way to live with Realfoodology. For more info, visit www.realfoodology.com and follow Courtney on Instagram, @realfoodology. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY Produced By Wellness Loud.