Episode #156: The Dark Side of Dark Chocolate: Even in Organic!

Calling all chocolate lovers and health enthusiasts! Join Farmer Joel and Dr. Sina as they unwrap a bittersweet truth about your favorite treat. An 8-year study reveals surprising levels of lead and cadmium in popular dark chocolate brands, challenging its "health food" status.

Discover why organic isn't always better and how your virtuous indulgence might be hiding a heavy metal secret. Our hosts dive deep into:

• The unexpected risks in organic chocolate
• Where the heavy metals are coming from
• Which other foods contain heavy metals (hint: there are a lot of contaminated foods!)
• Balancing chocolate's benefits against potential risks
• Practical tips for safer chocolate consumption

Learn how to satisfy your chocolate cravings without compromising your health. This eye-opening episode will make you think twice before reaching for that next square!

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• Read The Delabeling Desk with Joel Salatin
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Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 0:58 Heavy Metal Study
• 5:04 Study Results & Lead
• 12:17 Organic Standards
• 18:07 The Bigger Picture
• 34:09 Solutions and Detox