This post was created in partnership with MegaFood®. As always, all opinions and text are my own.
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You guys know - I love high-quality probiotics! As someone with all kinds of food allergies and intolerances, taking high quality probiotics along with dietary supplements crafted with nutrients and whole food ingredients is a great way for me to make sure I’m getting all of the vitamins and minerals I need in my diet. That said, there are too many companies touting their products as ‘the best’ or ‘most effective’ that it can be really tough to figure out what’s worth your money and your time. I’m a big fan of MegaFood® products – not only are their supplements made with whole foods from trusted farm partners, they are also committed to supporting organic and regenerative agriculture. Even more, their products are tested free from the most common allergens: gluten, dairy, and soy. But there is a lot to choose from!
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You guys know - I love high-quality probiotics! As someone with all kinds of food allergies and intolerances, taking high quality probiotics along with dietary supplements crafted with nutrients and whole food ingredients is a great way for me to make sure I’m getting all of the vitamins and minerals I need in my diet. That said, there are too many companies touting their products as ‘the best’ or ‘most effective’ that it can be really tough to figure out what’s worth your money and your time. I’m a big fan of MegaFood® products – not only are their supplements made with whole foods from trusted farm partners, they are also committed to supporting organic and regenerative agriculture. Even more, their products are tested free from the most common allergens: gluten, dairy, and soy. But there is a lot to choose from!
So how do you figure it out? Well, my
friends, transparency is key. Most companies are quiet about where or
how they source their supplement ingredients. Often they buy from farms
that use glyphosate, the number one herbicide in the US - labeled by the
World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Agency for Research on
Cancer as “probably carcinogenic in humans”.1 NOT
COOL. More on glyphosate below. Luckily for us, MegaFood is committed
to quality, safety and purity above all. They are a brand you can really
trust! And I love them for that. They’ve just released a new line of
probiotics I’m head over heels for - their Shelf-Stable Probiotics are uniquely curated with probiotic strains formulated to support benefits like Mood*, Energy*, Digestive Health*, Immune Defense* and Women’s Health*!
The capsules are acid-resistant to help protect the probiotics strains
from our stomach acids while digesting, all in support of optimal gut
health.*
Glyphosate is - terrifyingly - the
number one herbicide used in the United States. It’s on ALL KINDS of
things, including just about anything that isn’t grown organically. It’s
sprayed heavily on GMO and conventionally-grown crops at harvest and
frequently used in home gardens, public parks and schools. Its use has
skyrocketed over the last two decades - nearly 15 fold! In fact,
glyphosate is the number one herbicide used in the world, even with that
scary warning from the World Health Organization (WHO) about it being
“probably carcinogenic to humans” that we mentioned earlier. Ick - no
thank you!
Organic farming bans the use of
glyphosate and other fertilizers, antibiotics, and growth hormones,
which is why certified organic ingredients are so important and is why
MegaFood partners with trusted farmers who share their commitment to
organic and regenerative agriculture. MegaFood is the first supplement
brand to have its ENTIRE LINE certified Glyphosate Residue Free
by The Detox Project, an independent research and certification
organization dedicated to bringing awareness to the public by testing
consumer goods and food products for toxic chemicals. Because they are
so passionate about delivering the best products on the market, MegaFood
is working to ban the use of glyphosate as a desiccant, or drying
agent, before harvest. Using glyphosate as a desiccant allows food to be
harvested quickly but in turn, increases the likelihood that consumers
will be directly exposed to the pesticide through the foods they eat,
even after processing. They’ve teamed up with the Environmental Working
Group (EWG) and other powerhouse brands like Ben & Jerry’s and
Stonyfield to help make this happen!
So how can YOU help? Well, you can
start by committing to using products labeled Glyphosate Residue Free by
The Detox Project (like ALL MegaFood products!) and then you can
support this call to the EPA by signing this public petition aimed at joining and educating consumers. It’s that easy, friends! Ready to get started on your own healthy, whole food supplement journey? Head to MegaFood.com to get started and find the right products for you!
*This
statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any
disease.
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1 International Agency for Research on Cancer: IARC Monographs Volume 112: evaluation of five organophosphate insecticides and herbicides
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1 International Agency for Research on Cancer: IARC Monographs Volume 112: evaluation of five organophosphate insecticides and herbicides