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The Health Benefits of Organic Vegetables
15:46 - 21:18 (05:32)
Organic vegetables are better for you because they produce more polyphenols to protect themselves from insects, which can benefit humans when consumed. The more polyphenols and bitter greens one can consume, the better for their health.
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Polyphenols, plant compounds produced to protect against stress and sunlight, are found in higher concentrations in grapes grown at higher altitudes.
15:46 - 17:40 (01:53)
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Polyphenols, plant compounds produced to protect against stress and sunlight, are found in higher concentrations in grapes grown at higher altitudes. Additionally, grape plants that experience greater levels of stress produce even more polyphenols to protect themselves.
ChapterThe Health Benefits of Organic Vegetables
Episode4 Ways To Live A Healthier & Longer Life EP 1134
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Organic vegetables are healthier for humans as they are not sprayed with harmful pesticides or herbicides while also producing more polyphenols which help protect them from insect predation.
17:40 - 21:18 (03:38)
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Organic vegetables are healthier for humans as they are not sprayed with harmful pesticides or herbicides while also producing more polyphenols which help protect them from insect predation. Additionally, organic vegetables offer a wider range of nutrients to humans since most people only eat around 20 different plant species.