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Dark Chocolate's Dark Side
Manage episode 353534488 series 2142655
Thanks to its rich supply of antioxidants, dark chocolate has long been revered for its health benefits. But there's a dark side to dark chocolate: Recent research has found heavy metals in many of our favorite brands. The worst part? These heavy metals - cadmium and lead - are linked to serious health problems including cancer in both children and adults.
Today we round out Chocolate Week with a bang: Dr. Jim Rogers from Consumer Reports discusses what heavy metals in the cacao supply means for regular consumers; he also offers his best tips for shopping smarter and safer the next time we're in the chocolate aisle.
Here's a preview:
[2:00] Everything you need to know about cadmium and lead
[6:00] Exactly how heavy metals find their ways into the chocolate supply
[11:30] Traceability, trust, and responsibility: Addressing the industry's lack of corporate accountability
[18:00] Chocolate's best offenders, worst offenders, and every brand in between
[20:00] Does 'organic' matter with regard to heavy metals?
[22:00] Action steps for concerned chocolate consumers
Resources mentioned:
- Lead and Cadmium Could Be in Your Dark Chocolate (via Consumer Reports)
- Sign the petition and tell candy makers to educe risky heavy metals
- How Ethical Is Your Chocolate? Listen to Part 1 of Chocolate Week here
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Manage episode 353534488 series 2142655
Thanks to its rich supply of antioxidants, dark chocolate has long been revered for its health benefits. But there's a dark side to dark chocolate: Recent research has found heavy metals in many of our favorite brands. The worst part? These heavy metals - cadmium and lead - are linked to serious health problems including cancer in both children and adults.
Today we round out Chocolate Week with a bang: Dr. Jim Rogers from Consumer Reports discusses what heavy metals in the cacao supply means for regular consumers; he also offers his best tips for shopping smarter and safer the next time we're in the chocolate aisle.
Here's a preview:
[2:00] Everything you need to know about cadmium and lead
[6:00] Exactly how heavy metals find their ways into the chocolate supply
[11:30] Traceability, trust, and responsibility: Addressing the industry's lack of corporate accountability
[18:00] Chocolate's best offenders, worst offenders, and every brand in between
[20:00] Does 'organic' matter with regard to heavy metals?
[22:00] Action steps for concerned chocolate consumers
Resources mentioned:
- Lead and Cadmium Could Be in Your Dark Chocolate (via Consumer Reports)
- Sign the petition and tell candy makers to educe risky heavy metals
- How Ethical Is Your Chocolate? Listen to Part 1 of Chocolate Week here
--
* Join our (free!) community here.
* Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.
* Email me and say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.
Our Sponsors:
* Thank you to Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com
* Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/
* Thank you to My Life In A Book! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.mylifeinabook.com
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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