25 min
Buying Organic: What You Need To Know Healthy Family Project
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- Kids & Family
Check out the full Episode 68 show notes on our website!
This episode of the Healthy Family Project podcast is all all about how to shop for organic foods. We're joined by Sally Kuzemchak, our official registered dietitian and author of RealMomNutrition.com. Sally dispels the myths and breaks down everything you need to know about buying organic.
You can't walk into a grocery store without seeing all sorts of labels making bold health claims including organic labels on fresh and packaged foods. There is a lot of confusion among shoppers around what the organic label means, does organic equal healthy, and what nutrition information should actually be taken into account when making food purchases.
As Sally notes "organic cookies are still cookies" and shoppers should not be duped into thinking organic always means the food item is healthy. Sally breaks down the meaning of organic when it comes to food labels, what we should know about the dirty dozen list, and what food items to prioritize when it comes to deciding between conventional and organic.
What We Cover:
Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks!
2:40 Welcome back, Sally! 3:24 Does organic mean healthy? 5:58 What we need to know about the dirty dozen list? 11:40 Prioritizing conventional vs organic foods 14:14 Healthy Bite Featuring YoQuiero Brands 17:09 How are organic labels regulated? 19:30 Online resources to learn more about organic foods and labels 22:17 What should parents be doing when it comes to shopping organic?
Healthy Bites Featuring the YoQuiero Brands
YoQuiero's guacamole is made with hand-scooped hass avocados and contains no preservatives. It's perfect for taco night, tailgating season, Cinco de Mayo and so much more. With Cinco de Mayo celebrations around the corner, check out this Ultimate Taco Board loaded with all the must-have taco toppings including YoQuiero guacamole, queso, and salsa.
About Our Guests, Sally Kuzemchak
Sally is a registered dietitian, author, and mom of two boys. She blogs at RealMomNutrition.com, a “no-judgement zone” for feeding families. She is the author of two books, The 101 Healthiest Foods For Kids, a guidebook to the best whole foods for kids, and Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide, a cookbook for busy families.
An award-winning reporter and writer, Sally serves as a Contributing Editor for Parents magazine and a blogger for WebMD. Her writing has been published in magazines including Prevention, Health, Family Circle, Eating Well, Fitness, and Shape.
Sally received her master’s degree in dietetics from The Ohio State University and resides in Columbus, OH with her family.
Relevant Links
Salt and Kids: Should You Worry? Sally's article about the dirty dozen The Biggest Myths (and Truths!) About Carbs Follow Sally on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Check out Sally’s blog Understanding the USDA Organic Label EWG's 2021 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce Follow Food Science Babe on Instagram The Farm Babe
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
Episode 47: New Nutrition Label 101 Episode 34: Lunchbox Packing Mistakes to Avoid Episode 62: How to Avoid Added Sugars
Check out the full Episode 68 show notes on our website!
This episode of the Healthy Family Project podcast is all all about how to shop for organic foods. We're joined by Sally Kuzemchak, our official registered dietitian and author of RealMomNutrition.com. Sally dispels the myths and breaks down everything you need to know about buying organic.
You can't walk into a grocery store without seeing all sorts of labels making bold health claims including organic labels on fresh and packaged foods. There is a lot of confusion among shoppers around what the organic label means, does organic equal healthy, and what nutrition information should actually be taken into account when making food purchases.
As Sally notes "organic cookies are still cookies" and shoppers should not be duped into thinking organic always means the food item is healthy. Sally breaks down the meaning of organic when it comes to food labels, what we should know about the dirty dozen list, and what food items to prioritize when it comes to deciding between conventional and organic.
What We Cover:
Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks!
2:40 Welcome back, Sally! 3:24 Does organic mean healthy? 5:58 What we need to know about the dirty dozen list? 11:40 Prioritizing conventional vs organic foods 14:14 Healthy Bite Featuring YoQuiero Brands 17:09 How are organic labels regulated? 19:30 Online resources to learn more about organic foods and labels 22:17 What should parents be doing when it comes to shopping organic?
Healthy Bites Featuring the YoQuiero Brands
YoQuiero's guacamole is made with hand-scooped hass avocados and contains no preservatives. It's perfect for taco night, tailgating season, Cinco de Mayo and so much more. With Cinco de Mayo celebrations around the corner, check out this Ultimate Taco Board loaded with all the must-have taco toppings including YoQuiero guacamole, queso, and salsa.
About Our Guests, Sally Kuzemchak
Sally is a registered dietitian, author, and mom of two boys. She blogs at RealMomNutrition.com, a “no-judgement zone” for feeding families. She is the author of two books, The 101 Healthiest Foods For Kids, a guidebook to the best whole foods for kids, and Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide, a cookbook for busy families.
An award-winning reporter and writer, Sally serves as a Contributing Editor for Parents magazine and a blogger for WebMD. Her writing has been published in magazines including Prevention, Health, Family Circle, Eating Well, Fitness, and Shape.
Sally received her master’s degree in dietetics from The Ohio State University and resides in Columbus, OH with her family.
Relevant Links
Salt and Kids: Should You Worry? Sally's article about the dirty dozen The Biggest Myths (and Truths!) About Carbs Follow Sally on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Check out Sally’s blog Understanding the USDA Organic Label EWG's 2021 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce Follow Food Science Babe on Instagram The Farm Babe
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
Episode 47: New Nutrition Label 101 Episode 34: Lunchbox Packing Mistakes to Avoid Episode 62: How to Avoid Added Sugars
25 min