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

Jul 16, 2024
01:15:08

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


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Produced By: Drake Peterson

Edited By: Mike Frey

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