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The Doctor's Farmacy · September 21, 2026 · 28m

A Doctor's Honest Guide to The Grocery Store (What's Worth Worrying About)

Dr. Mark Hyman breaks down which food-safety risks are worth worrying about and which create unnecessary fear. He explains how to prioritize organic purchases using the Dirty Dozen list, decode labels like grass-fed and pasture-raised, and navigate seafood concerns around mercury and farming methods. The episode also covers hidden chemical exposures from plastics and cookware, and emphasizes practical, low-stress strategies for safer eating without avoiding healthy foods.

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Food Safety Risk Prioritization00:00:00
Dr. Hyman advises that recognizing which food safety risks are significant, and which are overblown, can free you from constant fear while still protecting your health.
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Organic Produce and the Dirty Dozen00:02:34
Dr. Hyman recommends using the Environmental Working Group's Dirty Dozen list to decide which fruits and vegetables are worth buying organic, and emphasizes that washing produce reduces pesticide residue regardless.

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