Grocery Store “Fresh” Produce | Fatal Conveniences™

  In this eye-opening episode, we explore the shocking truth behind grocery store fresh produce and its impact on our health and the environment. You may think you're making healthy choices by filling your basket with vibrant, fresh vegetables, but did you know that their nutrient value starts to decline seconds after harvest? With pollution from transportation and chemical treatments to maintain freshness, it's time to reconsider where we source our fruits and vegetables. In this episode, we’ll discuss the importance of supporting local food sources and making better choices for our health and the environment. From the alarming decline in nutritional value of grocery store produce to the chemicalization of food production, this episode will leave you questioning what's really on your plate. Let's make small changes with a big impact on our health and the world around us. Reliable Sources:  https://tnmuseum.org/junior-curators/posts/the-story-of-piggly-wiggly-the-first-supermarket?locale=en_us#:~:text=Then%2C%20on%20September%2011%2C%201916,would%20pick%20their%20own%20items. https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/the-evolution-of-the-supermarket-from-dry-goods-stores-to-amazon-go https://www.interestingfacts.com/produce-aisle-facts/YVJETg55YwAH_Lrt https://archive.thinkprogress.org/local-versus-non-local-food-is-the-kind-of-food-you-eat-more-important-than-where-it-comes-from-9ae0800b4598/ https://www.rd.com/list/things-you-never-knew-about-grocery-store-produce/ https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/24/farmers-markets-vs-supermarkets-cost-differences-health-benefits.html https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/environment-and-conservation/2022/05/fruits-and-vegetables-are-less-nutritious-than-they-used-to-be#:~:text=Scientists%20say%20that%20the%20root%20of%20the%20problem,which%20reduces%20absorption%20of%20nutrients%20from%20the%20soil. https://www.forbes.com/sites/nadiaarumugam/2012/01/06/what-happens-to-old-and-expired-supermarket-foods/?sh=105451ca3616 Maximizing the Nutritional Value of Fruits and Vegetables (ucdavis.edu) Why Nutrients Are Lost in Cut Fruits and Vegetables (verywellfit.com) BREAKDOWN What we discuss:  (0:00:03) - The Pitfalls of Grocery Store Produce(0:04:55) - The Importance of Local Food(0:06:58) - The history of grocery stores(0:13:38) - The use of Pesticides (0:18:15) - Promoting Healthy Choices LINKS Find more from Darin:  Order the Fatal Conveniences book: darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-bookWebsite: https://darinolien.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Darinolien/Down to Earth: https://darinolien.com/down-to-earth/ SPONSORS Thank you to our sponsor: Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off. I hope you enjoyed this episode of The Darin Olien Show! If you want to support or follow the podcast, here's how: Subscribe, rate or listen on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher Follow my Instagram to keep updated on the podcast, weekly deep dives and other projects that I'm supporting (and the occasional Chaga appreciation post) Sign up for my Weekly Email to keep up with what I’m tuned into. For feedback or suggestions, email my team at info@darinolien.com Find the list of brands & products that get the big tick of approval from me here. Comment below to join the discussion!