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EPISODE · Sep 24, 2025 · 14 MIN

159: We Really Don't Care That You Eat Organic (Here's Why)

from The Rosie and Roula Show · host Roula Abou Haidar and Rosie Burrows

We went in on the “organic” debate—and let’s just say, it’s not as simple as apples vs apples.From Roula’s frustration at organic food being treated like a status symbol, to Rosie’s story about people refusing to eat her mum’s cooking because it wasn’t organic, we unpack the ethics, the marketing spin, and the reality of what’s actually on our plates.We also ask the uncomfortable question: if organic is really better for our health, why is it only accessible to people who can afford it?Topics covered:Why organic food has become a status symbolThe real economics behind why organic costs moreHow free-range labels aren’t always what they seemRoula’s memories of food scarcity and survivalWhy accessibility and privilege matter more than labelsDo you think organic food is genuinely better, or just smart marketing?Here's a link to the documentary Rosie mentioned:Supersize Me 2: Holy Chicken!--------------------☕️ Buy us a coffee!🎙️ Send us a voice message🛍️ Buy some Rosie and Roula merch!--------------------⭐️ Leave us a review▶️ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok🎞️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel--------------------🎧 Check out Roula's podcast🎧 Check out Rosie's podcast

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We went in on the “organic” debate—and let’s just say, it’s not as simple as apples vs apples. From Roula’s frustration at organic food being treated like a status symbol, to Rosie’s story about people refusing to eat her mum’s cooking because it wasn’t organic, we unpack the ethics, the marketing spin, and the reality of what’s actually on our plates. We also ask the uncomfortable question: if organic is really better for our health, why is it only accessible to people who can afford it? Top...

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