35. Debunking Food Industry Myths with Erin from Food Science Babe

<p class="p1">EPISODE 35</p> <p class="p1">Does grocery shopping overwhelm you? Same! With so many labels claiming products are organic, non-GMO, hormone-free, and natural, it’s hard to decide what is really best for us and our children. Not to mention, making the decision without breaking the bank. I am so relieved to get some real answers from Erin who is a chemical engineer and food scientist. You’ll be shocked, and probably relieved, to hear what she says about the food industry and what healthy really means.</p> <p class="p1">Erin has a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of MN. She has worked in the food industry for 10+ years in both the conventional and natural/organic sectors as an Engineer/Food Scientist. Erin debunks a lot of misinformation about the food industry on her Instagram and Tiktok accounts @foodsciencebabe that I definitely recommend you check out.</p> <p class="p1">In this episode we discuss:</p> <p class="p1">-The misconceptions about the term “organic”</p> <p class="p1">-What GMO really means</p> <p class="p1">-The truth behind the EWG’s “Dirty Dozen” list</p> <p class="p1">-Which labels you should really care about</p> <p class="p1">-How Europe and the United States regulate food</p> <p class="p1">Resources:</p> <p class="p1"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/tv/CQrbmvNATtT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link"> -EU food colors video</a></p> <p class="p1"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/tv/CObjzzcA8Bm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link"> -Red Dye 40 & ADHD video</a></p> <p class="p1"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/tv/COJkXSVAW6k/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link"> -Hidden dangers of organic foods video</a></p> <p class="p1"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/p/CMiBKKVA-NI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link"> -Dirty Dozen video</a></p> <p class="p1">Connect with Erin:</p> <p class="p1"><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/foodsciencebabe">-Erin's Patreon page</a></p> <p class="p1"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/foodsciencebabe/">-Instagram, Facebook, TikTok: @foodsciencebabe</a></p> <p cl