Yes, I thought Roundup was banned in the U. S. and then I saw tons of it at Home Depot. Anyone have more info on where to purchase non-gmo foods??? I’m still researching. It’s a shame that this manipulation of food has been allowed.
They talk about this in one of those vegan type documentaries I can’t remember which one the workers are always sick and have rashes etc it’s sad. Even organic uses these chemicals I know it’s more regulated but they still use them also so not even much better
And our water supply contamination, and the small or microscopic critters that are sacrificed to grow anything without them eating it before it reaches a market. Vegan/vegetarian or recommended western diet is making people sick destroying the environment for greedy corporate interest. Stop supporting the sickcare system...nothing healthy to eat in this video, organic or not.
I have followed you for a few years and rarely bother commenting. But it seems important to encourage you when determining your place in nutrition empowering content. I have respected your abstaining from polarizing topics in general. This kind of video is helping not hurting. If you took pause before committing to this topic, I am proud of you for choosing to do right by us despite whatever risk you face. Keep this up, Teach!
I know that here in the UK, it has been found that the "organic" labelled food is very often found to contain the same pesticides as non organic. Life is a mine field these days, and those of us who choose to live healthily are made to pay more. It really points to being punished for trying to stand apart from their programs of population control. I can only urge all to grow your own. That way we can step away from our dependency on the system and take sovereignty back into our own hands. Love all. 🙏
@@eatplantsloveanimals same. Since neighbors can't be avoided organic foods can be labeled organic if they have a minimal contamination amount. Probably different from country to country, but probably all less than 10% to their conventional counterpart. I know Germany surely had theirs closer to 1%
I just bought a large tub of non organic oats and I was at the store debating whether to spend the same amount for a smaller organic option. Wow. Definitely going back to buy the organic one. Thank you for this!!
Sorry, not trying to make anyone broke or scare anyone. I just care so much for peoples health and don't want to see people fighting an uphill battle! Good on yah.
I was pondering the exact same thing at the grocery store an hour ago! I opted for organic today, but I go back and forth. No more. I eat oats every single day, so from now on it's organic all the way. A bowl of oatmeal is still an inexpensive meal, even at $1.00 more per pound for organic.
@@Simnettnutrition Information is always good - we can still make our own choices. I appreciated this content a lot. I think your idea of looking not only at the dirty dozen/clean 15, but at the foods you personally eat a lot of, is a good one. I hadn't thought of it that way before.
I've been using the baking soda trick for a few years now! As a grad student, 100% organic isn't feasible always but I do my best. In the summer almost all my produce is either foraged or from local farms (which even if they aren't certified organic use organic practices) but in the winter its a bit harder. I do always buy organic soy products, but with grains, nuts and legumes less so. This was a good reminder of the importance of organic practices all around. thanks!
Thank you so much for being on this platform. I learn so much from you every time I watch. Your energy is infectious and I strive to live a life like you. Thanks Simnett!
Great video Derek. Thank you doing this! I just wanted to add that glyphosate isn’t used in all countries and so isn’t a worry for everyone. I believe its use is banned/limited in some EU countries and Mexico has a plan to phase it out in the next couple of years. Also - a great way to buy organic produce and support local farmers is to check out CSA options in your area. Can work out a little cheaper than buying from grocery stores, plus it's much fresher. I've read that glyphosate may be the reason why so many people are celiac or gluten intolerant too. It's not the gluten that is harming people - it's the glyphosate. It's such evil stuff. Love these educational videos Derek. Would love to see more!
Hi Derek! Glad to hear you speaking out about this. If you haven't heard of him, Zach Bush is a wealth of information around the whole topic you discussed. He has a global health channel and gives deep dives in to glyphosate and many other interesting topics. He has a non profit called Farmers Foorprint that teachs about and highlights regenerative farming practices. He's a really cool guy. He lobbys in the US against glyphosate. Going to Rock the Park today.Yesterday was an amazingly fun day there.
1. Oats; Heavily sprayed with glyphospate. Can be linked to rates of dementia. Affects microbiome. 2. Garbanzo/ chickpeas 3. Strawberries Levels are high for pesticides, but has also the most variety. 300 pounds per acre for strawberries compared to 5 pounds for corn. Linked to lowering male fertility. 4. Spinach and other green leafy veges. 5. Soy. Heavily sprayed with round up.
I try to buy organic but if I can’t I always soak the fruit and vegetables in baking soda and water for about 20 minutes. I have been doing this for several years. Happy you made this video to educate everyone.
Such important information to get out to everyone. I am a cancer survivor who takes eating organic seriously - everywhere possible. This video makes me want to double down even more on organics. Thank you so much for this video.
@@AsWeSpeak154 All organic CSAs aka Community Supported Agriculture can be a more trusted alternative to supermarkets that source both conventional and organic. Organic CSAs generally have longstanding commitments to sustainable agriculture and public health. Maybe start with doing research for your area to gauge what you’re most comfortable with. Best of luck to you.
In Europe there is an increasing focus on biological control methods, which involves the use of biological agents rather than chemical ones to control the pest species. It‘s a promising technique but still faces many obstacles. Hopefully it will be further elaborated in the future!
I prefer to purchase Italian made brands when I can just for that reason. Their practices are human focused and not primarily for monetary gain such as the US
Huge, powerful topic that affects EVERYONE. I'm glad you touched on the topic of this affecting what is fed to livestock and the meat supply--the food chain affects us all, regardless. Frightening to think how vigilant we must be in selecting the foods we eat, just to minimize these additive dangers. Thank you for making this Derek.
Great video! I think this is a very important topic that does not get enough attention. Thank you for spreading the message! We only buy organic and if something is not available in organic we do not buy it at all. Yes it might be more expensive in the short term, but you cannot put a price on the health of your family. I rather invest in the health of my family than anything else.
I am transitioning to vegetarianism. You are a huge help! I don't think I can give up my eggs specially when we raise the chickens and know they are cared for. But I am all abord on all it it deffinatly a slower then I thought transition but worth it so far
I couldn't agree more with all of this. Thank you for calling it out. I'm also a huge fan of EWG! So great to give them a shout out. Thank you for all you do!
Hi Derek! Thank you so much for doing this video - I'm right there with you!! I've been an organic proponent for 30 years. My family thinks I'm a little crazy, but I feel this is extremely important. I have a small, organic vegetable, herb, and flower garden. Glyphosate is so bad. I know someone who sprayed their yard with Roundup. Two days later, he was mowing his yard, in sandals, and he didn't realize he had a tiny cut on his toe. He ended up in the emergency room because his toe started swelling up really badly and he was feeling really sick. When the hospital was trying to figure out what might be wrong, they initially felt he had been poisoned with something (which he really was), this was the only thing he could remember that might be relevant. And, it was! Thank you for all you do. Love your channel, and thank you, again, for this important video.
I buy organic as much as I can. However, a good friend is from a family of farmers and told me that many organic farms often sit right next to conventional farming. The overspray from conventional farming will end up in organic fields because we can't control the wind. Love your channel!! Keep sharing and educating.
The overspray issue is kinda overstated... to get approved as organic, you need to be a certain distance from sprayed crops. It is 8 meters to 3 km depending on the crop and conditions (for Canada.) I'm sure there could still be some contamination from, groundwater or overspray on an extra windy day, but it's gotta be a lot better than direct spray.
There is a lotttttttttttt to be said for companion planting to protect your food & the bottom line is this, time to go to the "old ways", "Grow Your Own Food", know what your eating & grow what you eat. Get involved in community gardens for food, network. The world is already hinting to not depend anymore on stores, nope, depend on yourself, we have become too lazy. Grow sprouts on your window sill use tower pots "normally used for strawberries" but stick lettuce in there, put up green houses & use filtered rain water.... Break the addiction to store bought food, you can grow on a patio or balcony in a block of flats, get permission to grow on the rooves of buildings because dear hearts, life as we knew it is going going so before it's gone, set up growing your own food. Love your channel btw, i don't often comment but this is important & rally farmers to stop destroying top soil. ≧◠‿◠≦✌Peace
I LOVE when you make educational videos. This was def one of the best ones you've made in a while. Thanks Derek! You are so passionate and talented. 🌱💙😊
I have started switching to organic options after hauling non organic garbanzo beans out of the field to the processers. The plants are sprayed with Roundup as mentioned in the video and it's said to kill everything but the bean. I have trouble believing that because the plants are so brown and shriveled up, anything that can live through that has to be far from its natural state.
i had a question about this, i’ve seen some videos on tiktok about some farmers saying that the pesticides are fine and people are dumb for buying organic etc etc. since you’ve worked in the fields, why would you think some farmers are opposed to organic? i’ve done my fair share of research and i’d rather still buy organic since it’s better for the soil, better for the people since i would hate to be smelling and being around pesticides all day, and i know organic carries more phytonutrients than conventional.
@@Mylkygoddess but that’s on tik tok…..not very reliable but I think farmers would think that because they feel like they need to be prideful of using pesticides because it’s old school or maybe they can’t afford to go organic or they just deny the effects straight up or they are sponsored by round up/mansantos
If I had to guess farming organically would be much more complex, costly, and time consuming. We are harvesting wheat right now. Truck after truck we haul to the elevators where it is sold as a commodity. Easy for the farmers because that's the traditional system. Subsidies could also be a concern. These are all just guesses as I am talking above my pay grade.
First up: Double thumbs up. Now, having been quite educated on this already, not so much new information but 100% the BEST EVER video simply explaining it in a super simple and easy to understand way. Share this!! Make this go viral!!!!!!!
Wow amazing video Derek!! Love to see more of this kind of content! My husband is a canola farmer and he thinks the whole organic over non organic and roundup conspiracies are laughable. He wasn't laughing very much anymore after watching this video! This stuff is real and it's really happening! More people need to start speaking up and this needs to stop now!
I try to grow as much as I can and preserve it for the winter to come. But I have a similar growing window as you so the reminder to choose organic as much as possible to vote with my $$. Thanks for the great content!
Loved the content as usual. I am truly fortunate to live in South America where food is mostly organic and you can support local farmers instead of huge industries. It's quite unfortunate having to pay more for healthier food there but it is worth the effort.
I found the documentary Kiss the Ground very interesting on this subject. We are ruining our soil and if we turned that around we could have a chance to get the planet back in balance again.
I often wonder whether I’m just wasting my money on overpriced organic food, especially with the cost of living so high here in the UK at the moment, I see others making cuts here and there and wonder if I could be doing the same with my groceries. But having watched your video I feel bolstered to continue buying organic wherever possible, even if it’s more expensive. Thank you:)
Thanks for doing this video. My family / friends always bring up the fact that organic foods cost so much more, however the health benefits outweigh the cost. While I spend a bit more for organic, they are spending substantially more than that on medical bills. Not only did I appreciate the information, but also the humor. It is quite alarming what is allowed to enter our food chain.
yes, especially in the US. So many foods and ingredients are banned in other countries but not here. Even though a lot of foods that we eat, think red 40 and titanium dioxide, are in our food yet banned in others.
Nice job Derek. You’re absolutely right. And people are so clueless about this. Maybe you’ve listened to Zach bush MD? Glyphosate disrupts the micro biome. The residence that it is linked to not only Alzheimer’s but to autism and Parkinson’s. Keep up the good work!
Listening to the Rich Roll Podcast with Zach Bush was incredibly eye opening for me. It was either the first or second time he was on. Zach Bush does AMAZING work. Seriously, Zach Bush is my #1 fave Dr.! Check out the work by Farmers Footprint too! Keep up the great work! - Lisa-Marie Edmunds
It's really nice to hear from someone who has done their own research but does not claim that what they learned or is saying is necessarily 100% correct. Unfortunately, too many people online are misinformed and inexorable.
When I decided to start growing a lot of my own food a few years ago, I used the dirty dozen as a starting point. I grow every one of them organically in growing zone 6b in Ontario, Canada. Thanks for this info Derek, it looks like I need to learn a bit more about my grains and legumes.
Same here, however I already knew about oats bc I am gluten intolerant and read about them and the Monsanto poison many years ago, but I didn’t realize beans had so much on them until a year or two ago bc I used the dirty dozen to go by. I was so upset to find this out especially since I was under the impression beans are an easy crop to grow. So disappointing.
Thank you for this video! Ever since I started watching your videos I definitely started buying more organic fruit and produce. I also go to farmers markets and have my own garden when possible.
Great video! Come support your farmers market farmers! Kale is only $3 at our stand haha. And always organic, of course!! The system is so screwed up and set to get worse. We’ve got to keep spreading this info and make changes.
We have been eating as much organic as possible for 15 years now. Some stuff though is near impossible to get. And eating out? Only when we go to the seaside to our fave vegan restaurants can we find organic on the menu! Thanks for putting it out there Derek! I don’t see others explaining the “why” as much as just saying it’s better for you. I use soapy water to spray my homegrown veggies when I need to. It is so easy for gardeners. Thanks for the info and please make more videos like this because we all need to know educational stuff!! 😁👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you for your video. I am from Europe and people here were fighting for ecologic farming for more than a decade. Every time I see videos about produce from US it scares the hell out of me. Organic is more expensive, but if you shop responsibly and don’t waste food, you can afford eating organic all year around (90% of the time) and not break your wallet.
CHEERS TO YOU DERICK! Just an awesome awesome awesome wide awakening video of the added pesticides to our foods! Thank you for this education and your fabulous content! I APPRECIATE YOU, MAN! I WILL BUY ORGANIC ONLY!
Thanks Derek - one of your best. This will ultimately help farmers; they are hostages in this system. What bugs me is when Monsanto would say "oh, RoundUp only affects tiny organisms". Yeah, like our entire gut microbiome!
Thank you for trying to get the message out there. Its so frustrating I know. At my age this movement against pesticides has been going on my entire life since the sixties. And yet, we continue to grow our food with poison, poison, poison. It defies all logic.
Amazing job Derek, thanks for informing all of us. I agree with there being a connection between the pesticide increase & Alzheimer's disease as well. I try to buy organic as well when possible; more expensive up front, but one can't put a price on quality of life.
I usually try to buy as much organic as possible but since the huge increase in inflation & cost of living here in the UK it is getting more and more difficult. I often wonder if I am just wasting my money on expensive foods I can’t really afford, but reading your comment (and others like it) bolsters me to carry on and reassures me that I’m doing the right thing. :)
Also worth considering which foods are cleaned more easily, removing more pesticides. Like an apple is easier to remove pest. residue compared to kale regardless of amount applied during growth. And I don’t see it as bashing farmers but more showing care for them too since they actually get higher doses of these chemicals than any consumers would. Cost does factor into choosing which foods to buy organic so it’s nice you talk about which ones can have the biggest impact to our health. Although even if the organic produce is prohibitively expensive it’s probably still better to get the regular kale over skipping entirely! Great video dude! Always enjoyed your educational videos the most! I know it’s difficult with RUclips algorithm but maybe you’d consider doing one per week or something. I think it’s great variety for your channel too. 🌱
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and local farmers' markets during season are good options for reducing costs for organic food. Learning to buy when in season locally and canning or freezing was my mother's way of doing it. Then, buying in bulk also helps. Costco was mentioned here, but grocery stores with organic choices in the bulk sections of dry foods will help you save money.
Thanks for the video. In Brazil, the situation regarding pesticides is getting worse every day. Organic food is expensive, but here all food is expensive now. I'll pay more attention when I buy food from now on.
Yes, I know it is out of reach and not available for many. I hesitated making this video for that very reason, but it's too important. Just do your best, don't stress too much, that will only make things worse! The food will nourish you organic or not!
Joana, conhece o Jornal do Veneno, da Juliana Gomes / Comida Saudável Pra Todos? E o podcast Prato Cheio do O Joio E O Trigo? Recomendo fortemente ambos. Infelizmente, precisamos ir muito além de uma ação individual de consumo. Principalmente nós que estamos no sul global e que sofremos muito mais os efeitos danosos desse sistema.
Thank you! I have some great ideas for the fall! Full Day Of Eatings are just so fun for me and they always do well. ;) Gotta strike while the iron is hot!
Yesss 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 more people need to know this! It’s so sad that people don’t even realize what they are putting into their bodies and how it will affect them. Definitely sharing this message with others 🤍
Thank you for shining light on these topics. Our opinions align. Love all the videos. They have helped us eat healthier. Thanks again! Keep ‘em coming.
We have a modest sized urban backyard and we are growing our own vegetables and fruit…it’s work, but it’s definitely a safer alternative. One suggestion though. Some small scale farmers at your local farmers markets likely doesn’t have the ability to certify their products as organic. Ask them and they’ll let you know if they spray their product. Many don’t.
Great video! Thanks for taking the time to make this Will be sharing. I knew about every one of these except chickpeas! Yikes. I always thought a good wash for produce was vinegar and water, but looks like baking soda is better? We're a family of 6 on one income and we're still able to find ways to afford organic produce. I follow the dirty dozen/clean 15 rule and don't buy certain things when prices are high. It can be done with some planning. Organic is becoming more and more affordable. EWG is such a helpful website in many ways. It's a great resource.
Baking soda seems to be good because it is basic and helps break down the pesticides better, vinegar does help but doesn't work as well. Still, something is better than nothing!
Wow Derek thanks so much. A lot of really hard work went into this video and I so appreciate it. Will pass it on and share it. Anything to keep you going. Thanks and be well.
I thought I was pretty aware of this topic, but turns out I didn't know nearly as much as I thought. Thanks! While this type of video might not be as popular it is greatly needed and appreciate.
just want to share something I wish I started years ago but it's to buy at least 1 thing in bulk every month. In ~6 months I've amassed a pretty well so far by 'splashing out' on say 5kg grains here, a couple kg of nuts/beans there etc.. but the prices per portion are always pretty impressive, even with organic foods. I'd highly recommend at trying it out, I've been telling all my family and friends to try it. and let's be real, the jars-full-of-colourful-food aesthetic is great👌
@@kelyrin in a jar on the bench, I've never heard of them being frozen tbh I've heard of people keeping then in the fridge in like Texas or w/e but no need to where I live
Thanks for this topic! I’m sure I’m not the only one who appreciated the extra time for your research! Do we even start to think about what all of these chemical are doing to our water supply….
I don’t know about throwing out your non organic food. Food wastage might be even a bigger problem in this day and age. I would encourage you to eat the rest of your non organic oats, it’s not like eating one more package of that food that you have probably been eating for years is gonna affect your health drastically.
Holy shhhhhhhh... the cheerios nutritional fact example was mind blowing indeed! Thank you for this amazing information! This is the fact and figures science based Derek we know and love!
Thanks for the information. My mind is blown that they want to even increase the amount that is already aloud. Appreciate you telling the facts, the world is a better place because there are people like you in it!! 🙏
I just gotta say I’ve never seen not organic tofu. I wouldn’t even know where to get it around me lol. Anyway - I remember hearing that Organic sometimes allows a whole slew of other “organic” pesticides that haven’t been tested long term. That’s not to say organic isn’t good as a category but it’s certainly more complicated than “good/bad”.
Yep. USDA Organic guidelines for crops say: "Crop Standards The organic crop production standards require that: Land must have had no prohibited substances applied to it for at least 3 years before the harvest of an organic crop. Soil fertility and crop nutrients will be managed through tillage and cultivation practices, crop rotations, and cover crops, supplemented with animal and crop waste materials and allowed synthetic materials. Crop pests, weeds, and diseases will be controlled primarily through management practices including physical, mechanical, and biological controls. When these practices are not sufficient, a biological, botanical, or synthetic substance approved for use on the National List may be used. Operations must use organic seeds and other planting stock when available. The use of genetic engineering, ionizing radiation and sewage sludge is prohibited." So basically, they have to TRY to not use pesticides but if it's not working then they can use it anyway. I think this issue can be solved with different types of farming. Like vertical farming where pests can be more easily controlled in a greenhouse. Or have small little community farms where one or two people can tend to the plants.
Yeah, most tofu I've seen has been organic, probably because consumers have demanded that soy and soy products sold for direct human consumption (as opposed to being sold for livestock feed, as most soy is).
It's not just about consuming the pesticide, we also have to think of the workers exposed to pesticides at full strength day after day.
Yes, I thought Roundup was banned in the U. S. and then I saw tons of it at Home Depot. Anyone have more info on where to purchase non-gmo foods??? I’m still researching. It’s a shame that this manipulation of food has been allowed.
Yes, however are aware of what goes on in the industry /also are consumers in the world
They talk about this in one of those vegan type documentaries I can’t remember which one the workers are always sick and have rashes etc it’s sad. Even organic uses these chemicals I know it’s more regulated but they still use them also so not even much better
And our water supply contamination, and the small or microscopic critters that are sacrificed to grow anything without them eating it before it reaches a market. Vegan/vegetarian or recommended western diet is making people sick destroying the environment for greedy corporate interest. Stop supporting the sickcare system...nothing healthy to eat in this video, organic or not.
So true
I have followed you for a few years and rarely bother commenting. But it seems important to encourage you when determining your place in nutrition empowering content. I have respected your abstaining from polarizing topics in general. This kind of video is helping not hurting. If you took pause before committing to this topic, I am proud of you for choosing to do right by us despite whatever risk you face. Keep this up, Teach!
Thank you!
Such a good comment
I know that here in the UK, it has been found that the "organic" labelled food is very often found to contain the same pesticides as non organic. Life is a mine field these days, and those of us who choose to live healthily are made to pay more. It really points to being punished for trying to stand apart from their programs of population control. I can only urge all to grow your own. That way we can step away from our dependency on the system and take sovereignty back into our own hands. Love all. 🙏
That’s crazy (& disappointing).
I believe it's because Roundup is sprayed and it drifts to neighboring farms in the air.
I didn’t that about organic foods here in the UK! Where did you read that?
I love it. We should all get back to basics. So many unnecessary industries cluttering the earth.
@@eatplantsloveanimals same. Since neighbors can't be avoided organic foods can be labeled organic if they have a minimal contamination amount. Probably different from country to country, but probably all less than 10% to their conventional counterpart. I know Germany surely had theirs closer to 1%
This kind of video should get the most likes. It has to do with our safety. People need to be more outspoken than they are.
You should do more educational videos like this one!! You are very professionnal and well documented. Keep up the good work, thank you :)
I just bought a large tub of non organic oats and I was at the store debating whether to spend the same amount for a smaller organic option. Wow. Definitely going back to buy the organic one. Thank you for this!!
Sorry, not trying to make anyone broke or scare anyone. I just care so much for peoples health and don't want to see people fighting an uphill battle! Good on yah.
Me too!
I was pondering the exact same thing at the grocery store an hour ago! I opted for organic today, but I go back and forth. No more. I eat oats every single day, so from now on it's organic all the way. A bowl of oatmeal is still an inexpensive meal, even at $1.00 more per pound for organic.
@@Simnettnutrition Information is always good - we can still make our own choices. I appreciated this content a lot. I think your idea of looking not only at the dirty dozen/clean 15, but at the foods you personally eat a lot of, is a good one. I hadn't thought of it that way before.
@@lindav1403 I always find that I'm way more satisfied with organic foods, it is so easy to over consume foods which are nutritionally weak!
I've been using the baking soda trick for a few years now! As a grad student, 100% organic isn't feasible always but I do my best. In the summer almost all my produce is either foraged or from local farms (which even if they aren't certified organic use organic practices) but in the winter its a bit harder. I do always buy organic soy products, but with grains, nuts and legumes less so. This was a good reminder of the importance of organic practices all around. thanks!
I am SO glad you put this out! They say all disease starts because of a leaky gut!
I'm so lucky I live in Italy. Down here we have the world's most restrictive laws on pesticides.
You are! We get vegetables and fruit from Italy, they’re sooo good, do much better than Swiss grown.
that's bestiful and you guys have people living in to thier 100 years of age
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lol the mafia country with plenty of corruption in every level i never buy from italy i saw too much crazy s*** about this country
We eat organic as much as possible, and have for years, but this was very much appreciated and informative. Thank you, Derek!
Thank you so much for being on this platform. I learn so much from you every time I watch. Your energy is infectious and I strive to live a life like you. Thanks Simnett!
Thank you so much, what a nice comment!
Great video Derek. Thank you doing this! I just wanted to add that glyphosate isn’t used in all countries and so isn’t a worry for everyone. I believe its use is banned/limited in some EU countries and Mexico has a plan to phase it out in the next couple of years.
Also - a great way to buy organic produce and support local farmers is to check out CSA options in your area. Can work out a little cheaper than buying from grocery stores, plus it's much fresher.
I've read that glyphosate may be the reason why so many people are celiac or gluten intolerant too. It's not the gluten that is harming people - it's the glyphosate. It's such evil stuff.
Love these educational videos Derek. Would love to see more!
Hi Derek! Glad to hear you speaking out about this. If you haven't heard of him, Zach Bush is a wealth of information around the whole topic you discussed. He has a global health channel and gives deep dives in to glyphosate and many other interesting topics. He has a non profit called Farmers Foorprint that teachs about and highlights regenerative farming practices. He's a really cool guy. He lobbys in the US against glyphosate. Going to Rock the Park today.Yesterday was an amazingly fun day there.
That’s so cool thanks for sharing about him!
Thanks man I was coming to say basically the same.
1. Oats;
Heavily sprayed with glyphospate. Can be linked to rates of dementia. Affects microbiome.
2. Garbanzo/ chickpeas
3. Strawberries
Levels are high for pesticides, but has also the most variety. 300 pounds per acre for strawberries compared to 5 pounds for corn. Linked to lowering male fertility.
4. Spinach and other green leafy veges.
5. Soy. Heavily sprayed with round up.
I try to buy organic but if I can’t I always soak the fruit and vegetables in baking soda and water for about 20 minutes. I have been doing this for several years. Happy you made this video to educate everyone.
Thank you. Very informative 👍
I need to get into the habit of doing this!
Interesting
What does the baking soda do
Such important information to get out to everyone. I am a cancer survivor who takes eating organic seriously - everywhere possible. This video makes me want to double down even more on organics. Thank you so much for this video.
I also buy organic as long as I have a choice but I'm never sure if it's really organic. Is there a way to check?
@@AsWeSpeak154 All organic CSAs aka Community Supported Agriculture can be a more trusted alternative to supermarkets that source both conventional and organic. Organic CSAs generally have longstanding commitments to sustainable agriculture and public health. Maybe start with doing research for your area to gauge what you’re most comfortable with. Best of luck to you.
In Europe there is an increasing focus on biological control methods, which involves the use of biological agents rather than chemical ones to control the pest species. It‘s a promising technique but still faces many obstacles. Hopefully it will be further elaborated in the future!
I prefer to purchase Italian made brands when I can just for that reason. Their practices are human focused and not primarily for monetary gain such as the US
Thanks for sharing this!
@@bellakim9404 this is great to know! Thank you 🇮🇹
Huge, powerful topic that affects EVERYONE. I'm glad you touched on the topic of this affecting what is fed to livestock and the meat supply--the food chain affects us all, regardless. Frightening to think how vigilant we must be in selecting the foods we eat, just to minimize these additive dangers. Thank you for making this Derek.
Great video! I think this is a very important topic that does not get enough attention. Thank you for spreading the message! We only buy organic and if something is not available in organic we do not buy it at all. Yes it might be more expensive in the short term, but you cannot put a price on the health of your family. I rather invest in the health of my family than anything else.
I am transitioning to vegetarianism. You are a huge help!
I don't think I can give up my eggs specially when we raise the chickens and know they are cared for. But I am all abord on all it it deffinatly a slower then I thought transition but worth it so far
I couldn't agree more with all of this. Thank you for calling it out. I'm also a huge fan of EWG! So great to give them a shout out. Thank you for all you do!
Hi Derek! Thank you so much for doing this video - I'm right there with you!! I've been an organic proponent for 30 years. My family thinks I'm a little crazy, but I feel this is extremely important. I have a small, organic vegetable, herb, and flower garden. Glyphosate is so bad. I know someone who sprayed their yard with Roundup. Two days later, he was mowing his yard, in sandals, and he didn't realize he had a tiny cut on his toe. He ended up in the emergency room because his toe started swelling up really badly and he was feeling really sick. When the hospital was trying to figure out what might be wrong, they initially felt he had been poisoned with something (which he really was), this was the only thing he could remember that might be relevant. And, it was! Thank you for all you do. Love your channel, and thank you, again, for this important video.
I'm with you. Well said and thanks for reminding us about this. Nice hat!
I buy organic as much as I can. However, a good friend is from a family of farmers and told me that many organic farms often sit right next to conventional farming. The overspray from conventional farming will end up in organic fields because we can't control the wind. Love your channel!! Keep sharing and educating.
The overspray issue is kinda overstated... to get approved as organic, you need to be a certain distance from sprayed crops. It is 8 meters to 3 km depending on the crop and conditions (for Canada.) I'm sure there could still be some contamination from, groundwater or overspray on an extra windy day, but it's gotta be a lot better than direct spray.
Derek your awsome!! Thanks for all that info!! Keep up the great work!! :-)
There is a lotttttttttttt to be said for companion planting to protect your food & the bottom line is this, time to go to the "old ways", "Grow Your Own Food", know what your eating & grow what you eat. Get involved in community gardens for food, network. The world is already hinting to not depend anymore on stores, nope, depend on yourself, we have become too lazy. Grow sprouts on your window sill use tower pots "normally used for strawberries" but stick lettuce in there, put up green houses & use filtered rain water.... Break the addiction to store bought food, you can grow on a patio or balcony in a block of flats, get permission to grow on the rooves of buildings because dear hearts, life as we knew it is going going so before it's gone, set up growing your own food. Love your channel btw, i don't often comment but this is important & rally farmers to stop destroying top soil. ≧◠‿◠≦✌Peace
I LOVE when you make educational videos. This was def one of the best ones you've made in a while. Thanks Derek! You are so passionate and talented. 🌱💙😊
Thank you for sharing and calling this out!!!! As you said, we speak with our dollars!
I have started switching to organic options after hauling non organic garbanzo beans out of the field to the processers. The plants are sprayed with Roundup as mentioned in the video and it's said to kill everything but the bean. I have trouble believing that because the plants are so brown and shriveled up, anything that can live through that has to be far from its natural state.
i had a question about this, i’ve seen some videos on tiktok about some farmers saying that the pesticides are fine and people are dumb for buying organic etc etc. since you’ve worked in the fields, why would you think some farmers are opposed to organic? i’ve done my fair share of research and i’d rather still buy organic since it’s better for the soil, better for the people since i would hate to be smelling and being around pesticides all day, and i know organic carries more phytonutrients than conventional.
@@Mylkygoddess but that’s on tik tok…..not very reliable but I think farmers would think that because they feel like they need to be prideful of using pesticides because it’s old school or maybe they can’t afford to go organic or they just deny the effects straight up or they are sponsored by round up/mansantos
If I had to guess farming organically would be much more complex, costly, and time consuming. We are harvesting wheat right now. Truck after truck we haul to the elevators where it is sold as a commodity. Easy for the farmers because that's the traditional system. Subsidies could also be a concern. These are all just guesses as I am talking above my pay grade.
First up: Double thumbs up. Now, having been quite educated on this already, not so much new information but 100% the BEST EVER video simply explaining it in a super simple and easy to understand way. Share this!! Make this go viral!!!!!!!
Wow amazing video Derek!! Love to see more of this kind of content! My husband is a canola farmer and he thinks the whole organic over non organic and roundup conspiracies are laughable. He wasn't laughing very much anymore after watching this video! This stuff is real and it's really happening! More people need to start speaking up and this needs to stop now!
I try to grow as much as I can and preserve it for the winter to come. But I have a similar growing window as you so the reminder to choose organic as much as possible to vote with my $$. Thanks for the great content!
Thanks for having the guts to post this video, it will help remind people.
Thanks Debra!
I love how passionate you are around this!
I am 100% with you on this organic journey. Hate to think sometimes of the crap sprayed on my foods. Grow as much as I can. 💪 ❤️
God bless you for this video. It's a like going into a battlefield going into a supermarket.
Loved the content as usual. I am truly fortunate to live in South America where food is mostly organic and you can support local farmers instead of huge industries. It's quite unfortunate having to pay more for healthier food there but it is worth the effort.
hopefully everybody who sees this video will share it. for their friends and family.
Thank you Derek! Brilliant content! My Mum has always tried to keep our diet pesticide free. People have always thought we are crazy hippies!
Everybody needs to watch this video! Can't believe how many chemicals are in our foods.
Thanks for the video and the time for the researches!
Great video Derek thanks for posting! Love the hat
I found the documentary Kiss the Ground very interesting on this subject. We are ruining our soil and if we turned that around we could have a chance to get the planet back in balance again.
Great video man, it was humble and with a sense of humor for a serious topic. I really appreciate it!
I’m healthier because of your RUclips account!! Thanks Derek and Crystal.
That is what I like to hear!
I often wonder whether I’m just wasting my money on overpriced organic food, especially with the cost of living so high here in the UK at the moment, I see others making cuts here and there and wonder if I could be doing the same with my groceries. But having watched your video I feel bolstered to continue buying organic wherever possible, even if it’s more expensive. Thank you:)
I also try to follow EWG updates when the rankings can change yearly.
Thanks for doing this video. My family / friends always bring up the fact that organic foods cost so much more, however the health benefits outweigh the cost. While I spend a bit more for organic, they are spending substantially more than that on medical bills.
Not only did I appreciate the information, but also the humor. It is quite alarming what is allowed to enter our food chain.
yes, especially in the US. So many foods and ingredients are banned in other countries but not here. Even though a lot of foods that we eat, think red 40 and titanium dioxide, are in our food yet banned in others.
Excellent video. EWG is my go to for learning what's safe to eat. Round Up is hideous. I wish they would outlaw it.
Nice job Derek. You’re absolutely right. And people are so clueless about this. Maybe you’ve listened to Zach bush MD? Glyphosate disrupts the micro biome. The residence that it is linked to not only Alzheimer’s but to autism and Parkinson’s. Keep up the good work!
People will believe anything these days 😂
Yikes
Listening to the Rich Roll Podcast with Zach Bush was incredibly eye opening for me. It was either the first or second time he was on. Zach Bush does AMAZING work. Seriously, Zach Bush is my #1 fave Dr.!
Check out the work by Farmers Footprint too!
Keep up the great work! - Lisa-Marie Edmunds
@@TravisEdmunds you clearly don’t have a degree in any science field
Thank you Derek! Great reminders.
Thanks for using your platform to talk about this important issue Derek! I didn't know about the beans!
It's really nice to hear from someone who has done their own research but does not claim that what they learned or is saying is necessarily 100% correct. Unfortunately, too many people online are misinformed and inexorable.
When I decided to start growing a lot of my own food a few years ago, I used the dirty dozen as a starting point. I grow every one of them organically in growing zone 6b in Ontario, Canada. Thanks for this info Derek, it looks like I need to learn a bit more about my grains and legumes.
Same here, however I already knew about oats bc I am gluten intolerant and read about them and the Monsanto poison many years ago, but I didn’t realize beans had so much on them until a year or two ago bc I used the dirty dozen to go by. I was so upset to find this out especially since I was under the impression beans are an easy crop to grow. So disappointing.
P.S. I've already shared this video twice and I will continue sharing it.
Everyone needs to watch this!
Excellent video and info! Thanks for taking the time to create and share with us.
Thank you for this video! Ever since I started watching your videos I definitely started buying more organic fruit and produce. I also go to farmers markets and have my own garden when possible.
Thank you for taking the time to put this valuable information together. Greatly appreciated. 💚🌱🇨🇦💪
Great video! Come support your farmers market farmers! Kale is only $3 at our stand haha. And always organic, of course!! The system is so screwed up and set to get worse. We’ve got to keep spreading this info and make changes.
Blessings to you for providing enriching content to the world!
Nithyanandam! 🙏🏻
We have been eating as much organic as possible for 15 years now. Some stuff though is near impossible to get. And eating out? Only when we go to the seaside to our fave vegan restaurants can we find organic on the menu! Thanks for putting it out there Derek! I don’t see others explaining the “why” as much as just saying it’s better for you. I use soapy water to spray my homegrown veggies when I need to. It is so easy for gardeners. Thanks for the info and please make more videos like this because we all need to know educational stuff!! 😁👍🏻👍🏻
It's scary, considering what they say is "safe" to eat. Great video, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the great informative video.
Great video! More of these informational videos that gets the ball rolling for a healthier life and more sustainable future
Thank you for your video. I am from Europe and people here were fighting for ecologic farming for more than a decade. Every time I see videos about produce from US it scares the hell out of me. Organic is more expensive, but if you shop responsibly and don’t waste food, you can afford eating organic all year around (90% of the time) and not break your wallet.
Thank you for sharing this.
Great idea for a video. You did a fantastic job breaking the ag system down.
A very important video. Thank you, Derek!
Glad you enjoyed it!
CHEERS TO YOU DERICK!
Just an awesome awesome awesome wide awakening video of the added pesticides to our foods!
Thank you for this education and your fabulous content!
I APPRECIATE YOU, MAN!
I WILL BUY ORGANIC ONLY!
Thanks Derek - one of your best. This will ultimately help farmers; they are hostages in this system. What bugs me is when Monsanto would say "oh, RoundUp only affects tiny organisms". Yeah, like our entire gut microbiome!
Exactly!
Thank you for trying to get the message out there. Its so frustrating I know. At my age this movement against pesticides has been going on my entire life since the sixties. And yet, we continue to grow our food with poison, poison, poison. It defies all logic.
Amazing job Derek, thanks for informing all of us. I agree with there being a connection between the pesticide increase & Alzheimer's disease as well. I try to buy organic as well when possible; more expensive up front, but one can't put a price on quality of life.
I usually try to buy as much organic as possible but since the huge increase in inflation & cost of living here in the UK it is getting more and more difficult. I often wonder if I am just wasting my money on expensive foods I can’t really afford, but reading your comment (and others like it) bolsters me to carry on and reassures me that I’m doing the right thing. :)
A simple AMEN to that sums up my beliefs Thanks great video
Happy to see this topic being covered. It’s all apart of a healthy lifestyle. Plant based or not.
Also worth considering which foods are cleaned more easily, removing more pesticides. Like an apple is easier to remove pest. residue compared to kale regardless of amount applied during growth. And I don’t see it as bashing farmers but more showing care for them too since they actually get higher doses of these chemicals than any consumers would. Cost does factor into choosing which foods to buy organic so it’s nice you talk about which ones can have the biggest impact to our health. Although even if the organic produce is prohibitively expensive it’s probably still better to get the regular kale over skipping entirely!
Great video dude! Always enjoyed your educational videos the most! I know it’s difficult with RUclips algorithm but maybe you’d consider doing one per week or something. I think it’s great variety for your channel too. 🌱
Thank you for spreading this knowledge Derek !
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and local farmers' markets during season are good options for reducing costs for organic food. Learning to buy when in season locally and canning or freezing was my mother's way of doing it. Then, buying in bulk also helps. Costco was mentioned here, but grocery stores with organic choices in the bulk sections of dry foods will help you save money.
Thanks for the video. In Brazil, the situation regarding pesticides is getting worse every day. Organic food is expensive, but here all food is expensive now. I'll pay more attention when I buy food from now on.
Yes, I know it is out of reach and not available for many. I hesitated making this video for that very reason, but it's too important. Just do your best, don't stress too much, that will only make things worse! The food will nourish you organic or not!
Joana, conhece o Jornal do Veneno, da Juliana Gomes / Comida Saudável Pra Todos? E o podcast Prato Cheio do O Joio E O Trigo? Recomendo fortemente ambos. Infelizmente, precisamos ir muito além de uma ação individual de consumo. Principalmente nós que estamos no sul global e que sofremos muito mais os efeitos danosos desse sistema.
@@SantiagoLuz Conheço sim. Com certeza precisamos ter ações além do consumo!
@@Simnettnutrition Information is gold. I don't stress. I am vegan I am happy!
This is such a great video Derek! I really enjoy your more informative videos like this and the amazing foods series.
Thank you! I have some great ideas for the fall! Full Day Of Eatings are just so fun for me and they always do well. ;) Gotta strike while the iron is hot!
@@Simnettnutrition the full day of eating videos are amazing too! I won’t complain about getting more delicious recipes
Yesss 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 more people need to know this! It’s so sad that people don’t even realize what they are putting into their bodies and how it will affect them.
Definitely sharing this message with others 🤍
Great content. Thanks Simnett Nutrition!!!!!
Thank you for shining light on these topics. Our opinions align.
Love all the videos. They have helped us eat healthier. Thanks again! Keep ‘em coming.
I love these kinds of videos! Always super informative and I learn a lot.
We have a modest sized urban backyard and we are growing our own vegetables and fruit…it’s work, but it’s definitely a safer alternative. One suggestion though. Some small scale farmers at your local farmers markets likely doesn’t have the ability to certify their products as organic. Ask them and they’ll let you know if they spray their product. Many don’t.
Great video! Thanks for taking the time to make this Will be sharing. I knew about every one of these except chickpeas! Yikes. I always thought a good wash for produce was vinegar and water, but looks like baking soda is better?
We're a family of 6 on one income and we're still able to find ways to afford organic produce. I follow the dirty dozen/clean 15 rule and don't buy certain things when prices are high. It can be done with some planning. Organic is becoming more and more affordable. EWG is such a helpful website in many ways. It's a great resource.
Baking soda seems to be good because it is basic and helps break down the pesticides better, vinegar does help but doesn't work as well. Still, something is better than nothing!
@@Simnettnutrition good to know! I want to use what is best and most effective. It's nice that both of these items are super cheap. 👍🏻
We'll done Simnett, great video! You are helping to educate people here, this is the truth of the problem, it's so much worse than we think.
Foods like celery and leafy greens absorb pesticides. Round up has been found in non organic oats.
I always buy organic.
Wow Derek thanks so much. A lot of really hard work went into this video and I so appreciate it. Will pass it on and share it. Anything to keep you going. Thanks and be well.
You're one of the good guys 😉👍
I thought I was pretty aware of this topic, but turns out I didn't know nearly as much as I thought. Thanks! While this type of video might not be as popular it is greatly needed and appreciate.
just want to share something I wish I started years ago but it's to buy at least 1 thing in bulk every month. In ~6 months I've amassed a pretty well so far by 'splashing out' on say 5kg grains here, a couple kg of nuts/beans there etc.. but the prices per portion are always pretty impressive, even with organic foods. I'd highly recommend at trying it out, I've been telling all my family and friends to try it. and let's be real, the jars-full-of-colourful-food aesthetic is great👌
Oh nice ! How do you store the nuts ? I’ve heard people freeze them but you must need a big freezer ?
@@kelyrin in a jar on the bench, I've never heard of them being frozen tbh I've heard of people keeping then in the fridge in like Texas or w/e but no need to where I live
For sure. 30lb bags of beans, lentils, oats, rice.. they go so far and for so cheap.
Baking soda idea is awesome!! Thank you for that Derrick! And I am so glad you mentioned the farmer’s challenges too.
Thanks for this topic! I’m sure I’m not the only one who appreciated the extra time for your research!
Do we even start to think about what all of these chemical are doing to our water supply….
This is eye opening and one of my favorite Derek videos in recent memory. Organic here I come!
Fantastic video. Throwing out the non organic oats and headed out to replace with organic. Thanks for your work/time on this video.
I don’t know about throwing out your non organic food. Food wastage might be even a bigger problem in this day and age. I would encourage you to eat the rest of your non organic oats, it’s not like eating one more package of that food that you have probably been eating for years is gonna affect your health drastically.
Holy shhhhhhhh... the cheerios nutritional fact example was mind blowing indeed! Thank you for this amazing information! This is the fact and figures science based Derek we know and love!
Very educational! Extreme gratitude! 🙌🤩
Thanks for the information. My mind is blown that they want to even increase the amount that is already aloud. Appreciate you telling the facts, the world is a better place because there are people like you in it!! 🙏
I just gotta say I’ve never seen not organic tofu. I wouldn’t even know where to get it around me lol.
Anyway - I remember hearing that Organic sometimes allows a whole slew of other “organic” pesticides that haven’t been tested long term. That’s not to say organic isn’t good as a category but it’s certainly more complicated than “good/bad”.
Yep. USDA Organic guidelines for crops say:
"Crop Standards
The organic crop production standards require that:
Land must have had no prohibited substances applied to it for at least 3 years before the harvest of an organic crop.
Soil fertility and crop nutrients will be managed through tillage and cultivation practices, crop rotations, and cover crops, supplemented with animal and crop waste materials and allowed synthetic materials.
Crop pests, weeds, and diseases will be controlled primarily through management practices including physical, mechanical, and biological controls. When these practices are not sufficient, a biological, botanical, or synthetic substance approved for use on the National List may be used.
Operations must use organic seeds and other planting stock when available.
The use of genetic engineering, ionizing radiation and sewage sludge is prohibited."
So basically, they have to TRY to not use pesticides but if it's not working then they can use it anyway. I think this issue can be solved with different types of farming. Like vertical farming where pests can be more easily controlled in a greenhouse. Or have small little community farms where one or two people can tend to the plants.
Yeah, most tofu I've seen has been organic, probably because consumers have demanded that soy and soy products sold for direct human consumption (as opposed to being sold for livestock feed, as most soy is).
Well said Derek and really helpful information. Thanks so much.