Organic, Grass-Fed, and Natural - What Food Labels DON'T Tell You (Natalie Kovarik) | Ep 346

Are you overpaying for food that’s supposed to be healthier? Have food labels like “grass-fed,” “non-GMO,” and “all-natural” been misleading you? What if the truth behind your grocery cart was simpler and way less stressful?

Natalie Kovarik, a fourth-generation cattle rancher and co-host of the Discover Ag podcast, joins me to clear up the confusion. We go behind the food labels to talk about what matters when it comes to nutrition, budgeting, and values, and what’s just clever marketing. Whether you're training hard, feeding your family, or just trying to make better choices, this will help you shop smarter without the overwhelm.

Today, you’ll learn all about:

0:00 – Intro
2:18 – Why “non-GMO” frustrates farmers
4:06 – What is greenwashing?
5:39 – Organic vs all-natural vs grass-fed
7:44 – Smarter ways to shop on a budget
13:13 – The huge impact of food waste
16:10 – Grain-fed vs grass-fed nutrition
24:28 – How safe is your grocery store milk?
32:31 – Glyphosate and the dirty dozen
41:06 – Why fresh and local still matter
45:05 – Safe vs healthy: important distinction
48:10 – Debunking myths about factory farms

Episode resources:

• Website: discoverag.com and kovarikcattleco.com 
• Instagram: @nataliekovarik and @discoveragpodcast 
• Tiktok: @discoveragpodcast
• Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discover-ag/id1615443750 
• Youtube: @Discoveragpodcast 
  
  

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