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If you're eating anything with oats grown in the US, especially things like Cheerios, you're likely getting a big dose of glyphosate. They spray this on the oa
by tomohawk 4y ago
If you're eating anything with oats grown in the US, especially things like Cheerios, you're likely getting a big dose of glyphosate. They spray this on the oats to kill and dessicate them prior to harvest to prevent the crop from being ruined by rain.
- hammock 4y agoDoes that include organic oats?
- tomohawk 4y agoIt's not supposed to, however, most brands are not certified or tested in any way. https://www.ewg.org/childrenshealth/monsanto-weedkiller-still-contaminates-foods-marketed-to-children https://www.ewg.org/childrenshealth/monsanto-weedkiller-stil... Even reputable brands like Bob's Red Mill have had issues. After some of their products tested positive, they apparently took some measures: https://www.bobsredmill.com/blog/healthy-living/bobs-red-mill-oats-glyphosate/ https://www.bobsredmill.com/blog/healthy-living/bobs-red-mil...