Why Organic is Better For You Than Conventionally Grown Foods

re: Why Organic is Better For You Than Conventionally Grown Foods

oldbat — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 17:38:59 GMT

I went to Marysville (CA) High :). I also went to San Benito (CA) High, and that county is where the e. coli spinach outbreak was traced to. :(

re: Why Organic is Better For You Than Conventionally Grown Foods

Fernando_203 — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 11:18:54 GMT

Given all the issues with conventionally grown food you'd think governments around the world would be keen to find a better way.
Well, not in Australia. Our top scientific body, called CSIRO, has just sacked a leading soil and organic researcher for his comments on GM foods. For the full details go to:
http://www.geneethics.org/Default.aspx?tabid=100&articleType=ArticleView&articleId=7

Thanks to Dr Mercola for this great service.

re: Why Organic is Better For You Than Conventionally Grown Foods

Lukane — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 05:19:30 GMT

Not produced in North America. I wish I could say this was amusing but my daughter (a Greenpeace activist living in Slovenia) has related to me that packaged food products there and increasingly throughout Europe Are labeled "Not produced in North America" in letters bigger than their true country of origin or their actual ingredients. I apologize if this has come up before .

re: Why Organic is Better For You Than Conventionally Grown Foods

Nathan210 — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 01:26:30 GMT

Ever since I started eating mostly organic foods aproximately a year ago, I have not gotten sick since, save for two times in which I was sick for about half a day as a result of a screwed up sleep schedule. although, I did seriously cut down on my sugar intake which also seriously boosts the immune system.

re: Why Organic is Better For You Than Conventionally Grown Foods

Lukane — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 18:13:09 GMT

Back to the Farm. If more of us took the time to support knowledgeable local farmers and farmers markets we can start to stop this growing corporate agro cancer. Smaller grocery stores can still be approached to go to local sources. Food importers and distributers eventually have to bow to consumer demand to bring in good things from healthy sources if we take the time to pressure them an support their establishments. It is time to stop being elitist snobs who pat themselves on the back for "saving the earth" every time they pay $8 for an organic lettuce.

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hayseed — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 15:09:08 GMT

I like Aram Ovsepian's comment on March 28, but to be more specific it must be clear that the greatest harm to the soil from the use of pesticides, herbicides, and commercial fertilizers is the depletion of benificial micro-organisms(bacteria) that are essential to healthy plant growth and likewise essential to the health of the animals that eat the plants. These benificial bacteria are the backbone of a strong immune system and guard against pathogens. Eating organic plants and meat replenishes these necessary probiotics that are lost from ingestion
of many things in our toxic environment including most pharmaceuticals(antibiotics), chloronated water, anti-bacterial soap, polluted air, etc. We evolved from soil micro-organisms. The mass of our bodies is mostly made of these non-human organisms. How could our health not depend on them.

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Trudy_203 — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 16:17:45 GMT

By far, Organic or should I say "Certified Organic" is the best choice for a healthy lifestyle, over any conventional grown or produced product. I still find it quite shocking that people dont care to eat organic, namely because of its higher cost. What they should know is that they either pay now! or pay with their health later. Its simple really. Here is a great question I ask people who dont eat organic. I ask them to eat an organic apple, but before they do, I spray it with raid, then ask them to go ahead and eat it, of course the response is now NO WAY! then I offer to wash it, surprisingly about 90% of people will then eat it. Do they not know that the chemicals penetrate the skin of the apple and cannot be washed off! At least I get them thinking. Speaking of skin, be causious with what you do put on your skin. Nearly all conventional persaonal care products contain toxic chemicals that end up in your body and over time, will cause disease and illness. Be smart, be educated, visit www.tgorganics.mionegroup.com and contact me at trudygentile@sympatico.ca for free samples of "certified organic" skin care products.
Kind regards and stay well!
Trudy

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re: Why Organic is Better For You Than Conventionally Grown Foods

mmc88121 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:18:41 GMT

While we all know that organic is better for you than conventional this is one of the first studies that actually shows why. Even though the kiwi fruit is somewhat smaller than it's conventional grown neighbors it is darker, meaning more antioxidants. And higher in natural sugars which also means it is more satisfying so you would not need as much.

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Aram Ovsepian — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 18:23:17 GMT

What is important about organic farming is the concept of giving back to nature. Only Life can produce Life. If the soil is alive it will feed us with wholesome food that will make as feel alive. If we kill the soil with chemicals, death and disease is what we'll get in return. Perfect example of "The Wheel of Life" at work.

If you what to be healthy, always buy local organic produce and meat!

Local Harvest

re: Why Organic is Better For You Than Conventionally Grown Foods

Russ Bianchi — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 18:13:43 GMT

There is a cautionary footnote here folks, each and every US and Canadian Organic Certification Organization are:

A)Self Appointed,

B) Many, But All, DO NOT HAVE THE PERSONNEL, EXPERTISE, STAFF & PAYROLL to truly be inspecting every crop or field (as is the case in the UK with the Crop & Soil Association there),

C) Some, to many, or these Organic Certifiers, are merely handing our certification on paper, without ever having inspected produce or the fields used or replying on reports generated by the growers.

So be careful and demand PROOF, hard PROOF, of clean, pesticide, herbicide and chemical free 'organic' products.

Demand your grocers and super markets start showing actual crop and lot code Certificates Of Analysis, on each and every lot code being sold of produce or package food, to determine it is indeed what they say it is, for the much higher price they are charging.

There are lots of SCAMS on 'organic' labeling going on, even in natural health food operations and chains, let alone the box retainers and supermarket chains on this, when there is no difference in nutrition or health benefit for a higher price.

Caveat Emptor - Let The Buyer Beware!