Organic Foods

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by jbj52503

MysticCat, I couldn't agree more on the Hebrew National hot dogs. Even the 97% fat free kind are great and they are only 50 calories.

So true. And I figure that kosher has to be almost as healthy as the "healthy hotdogs." (And please, no one try to disabuse me of that idea. I want my Hebrew Nationals. )

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

Kayla, those look amazing.

The only thing that sucks about them is that they go for around $8! And that's at Wal-Mart even!

[Drolefille]

I did eat one of Whole Foods "take out" burritos. MMM fantastic!

/That's about as organic as I get though

[PhoenixAzul]

I do enjoy Whole Foods as well, but more than organic, I prefer to emphasize buying local. It was easier in Europe to buy local produce and meat, simply because the way most grocers labeled things was more specific as to origin and there are places like St. George's Market where you could buy the fish still moving from the Irish Sea. In the states, it has been harder to find peaches and apples that come from the US, let alone from my own state. Thank God for summer though, I love that I can drive not too far away and get awesome fresh produce.

[BobbyTheDon]

All you treehuggers are uber gay. Go hug a tree and get a splinter or something

[vividas_FUNK]

Originally Posted by PhoenixAzul

I prefer to emphasize buying local

Local food taste so fresh and is full of flavor. I buy at farmer's markets when I get the chance and at hispanic and asian-based stores because of the variety and availability of rare but freshly organic (American) fruits and veggies

[preciousjeni]

I'm always looking for farmer's markets around my area. Anyone know of any in Rockland or Orange County, New York??

Anyway, I read something on MSN about organic fruits and veggies. The top most easily contaminated produce should always be bought organic. I can't find the article now but I remember that apples and potatoes were on the list. Apparently, these types of produce absorb pesticides like crazy.

I found this interesting article: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/f...view/index.htm

[blueangel]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

I know that there are a good number of vegetarians on this board, but I wanted to know something else. The FDA just mandated labels for what they deemed as "organic" (I won't repeat their definition). Maybe it's just the neighborhood I live in, but most of my friends (especially the ones who are vegetarian) are pretty into it, and shop at places like the Whole Foods Market and organic farmers' markets.

For those of you who have...what made you decide to do it? Was it easy for you to make the transition?

For those of you who haven't..why not? Organic food is expensive, and supporters say that the price often prevents families with small children (who could benefit the most from hormone free, antibiotic and pesticide-free food) from buying it.

As for me, I do it, but I think it's easier because I'm a single person and can afford to pay 50% more for my food, and because it just tastes better.

I'm very upset with the Mad Cow situation. It's worth reading up on. Did you know Japan (up until a few weeks ago) banned beef from the USA? So few cattle are tested, there are sloppy records kept as to which cow came from where, and beef are STILL being fed animal by-products even though there is a very strong suspicion that's where mad cow originates.

I'm not happy with all of the hormones and anti-biotics that are injected into our chickens and beef.

I'm REALLY angry that the government still allows hydrogenated oils in our food-- even though it's been shown to cause hardening of the arteries. And I'm upset that high fructose corn syrup is still legal.

Yes, I do most of my shopping at Whole Foods. It costs me an arm and a leg, but I do it because I'm really trying to watch what I eat. I'm careful to buy only organic as opposed to conventional when I can.

A past Consumer Reports had an excellent article about organic foods. They were generally very in favor of them and had a list of the foods they recommend you buy organic, and which don't matter (fish-- for instance-- are better wild caught than farmed due to bacteria).

[tunatartare]

So I discovered a new organic product that's going to be an obsession of mine. Archer Farms fruit leathers from Target. They come in all-natural and organic, taste amazing, and the organic ones only have like 10 calories.