organic vs. conventionally grown/raised

[Guest guest]

The following is from Dr. Mercola. I don't agree with everything he says, but I

certainly agree with the following. However, to each his own.

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Last but not least, when shopping for fresh foods, do you have to buy everything

organic?

I've noted a few instances in my list above where organic is essential, such as

when buying eggs, dairy products (including milk, yoghurt, cheese and butter)

and meats. Ideally, you'll want these to come from free-range, grass-fed animals

that have been raised organically. If you can't afford to buy everything

organic, focus your attention on these instead of organic vegetables. They will

actually give you the greatest health benefits for your money.

This is because conventionally-raised animal foods, which are given

pesticide-laced feed, tend to have higher concentrations of pesticides.

Non-organic meats can have up to five times more pesticides than non-organic

vegetables! Conventionally-raised animal products also contain inferior

nutrition.

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Dottie

[Guest guest]

I agree with this post. I've been eating like this a for quite a while. I either

cant' afford to buy everything organic or organic stuff isn't available to me at

the store at the time. And so, I have to compromise. I always buy organic or

non-antibiotic, non-additives meat and eggs, and if the vegetables aren't

organic, I don't care so much...At least, I wash them in soapy water in the sink

before I eat them...

[Guest guest]

>

> The following is from Dr. Mercola. I don't agree with everything he says, but

I certainly agree with the following. However, to each his own.

> ----------------

> Last but not least, when shopping for fresh foods, do you have to buy

everything organic?

>

> I've noted a few instances in my list above where organic is essential, such

as when buying eggs, dairy products (including milk, yoghurt, cheese and butter)

and meats. Ideally, you'll want these to come from free-range, grass-fed animals

that have been raised organically. If you can't afford to buy everything

organic, focus your attention on these instead of organic vegetables. They will

actually give you the greatest health benefits for your money.

>

> This is because conventionally-raised animal foods, which are given

pesticide-laced feed, tend to have higher concentrations of pesticides.

Non-organic meats can have up to five times more pesticides than non-organic

vegetables! Conventionally-raised animal products also contain inferior

nutrition.

> --------------

> Dottie

>

@@ Hi Dottie & Everyone,

This subject surfaces periodically and has lots of controversy.

Fundamentally my position on the issue is whatever you feel comfortable with and

can afford according to your budget is fine. You will still benefit either way

in regards to your health as Bee did when she addressed her Candida issue.

However, for the record Pesticides presently used are biodegradable and are

unlikely to be present in the animal when eaten. In conjunction the animal's

liver eliminates the pesticide the same as in humans. Very little pesticide

residues remain in the flesh and fat. This also applies to the subject of

Antibiotic usage in meat as well. Moreover, this information applies to beef,

chicken, pork , ...etc.

Scroll down and begin reading from " Myth No. 1 - Does Supermarket Beef Contain

Antibiotics? "

http://www.biblelife.org/beef.htm

Antibiotics & Beef also exposed & explained here:

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Beef_from_Farm_to_Table/index.asp

Furthermore, in regards to organic vegetables & fruits, you may find this

intriguing below. Scroll down to the heading below in the below linked article

and read on ...

The Organic Fruit and Vegetable Market is a Major Fraud :

(linked references also within the article)

http://www.biblelife.org/organic.htm

Nonetheless, Dottie and everyone, the aforementioned information I've submitted

is something to consider. The choice, as always is yours

Hopefully, for people this relieves some pressure and worry that whether you

have access to organic or only conventional meat & produce, your health still

benefits.

Cordially,

Ed

group moderator

[Guest guest]

>

> I agree with this post. I've been eating like this a for quite a while. I

either cant' afford to buy everything organic or organic stuff isn't available

to me at the store at the time. And so, I have to compromise. I always buy

organic or non-antibiotic, non-additives meat and eggs, and if the vegetables

aren't organic, I don't care so much...At least, I wash them in soapy water in

the sink before I eat them...

+++Hi there. Is your name gilliath?

You shouldn't use soapy water since soap residues will stick to the vegetables

since soap contains fats.

Instead mix 1/2 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide (from the drug store) in a sink of

cold water and put in vegetables. Rinse and voila' you have clean vegetables.

Bee