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| 201.1 | organically grown is available | HPSCAD::WHITMAN | Acid rain burns my BASS | Wed Jan 20 1988 10:09 | 44 |
| re 198.7
This reply is a response to some points brought up in Note 198, but
which go beyond the scope of DAIRY products and applies to many foodstuffs.
In note 198.7 Glenn made some good points and quoted a government report
indicating there may be more in your hamburger than you thought. In view of
these undesireable chemicals, what can those of us not inclined to go
vegetarian do to limit the RESIDUES, the medications, and the pesticides that
are of concern?
I believe we have a couple options:
1: Organically grown meats and vegetables are available at a premium
price. They cost the consumer more because the farmer incurred
more losses and a higher cost of feed. The cost argument holds
for the vegetables as well. The reason for most of the food
additives is to prevent sickness in the animals and crop loss
to insects and disease. (have you had YOUR shots lately;-)???)
2: We can buy vegetables from local growers (farmstands vegetables for
instance) where we can ask the grower what fertilizers and
pesticides were used. In a similar manner many newspaper
classified ads have a FARM ANIMALS section. In many cases the
animals offered for sale here are not products of the feed lot
where the medications may have been added to the food as a
preventative measure. Again you can ask the seller what
medications have been applied. If you buy the animal, it can
be taken to a local 'custom' slaughter house for butchering.
You more or less know what your getting (at least more so than
the local supermarket). This senario requires a large freezer
and the time and energy of the consumer. The price of foods
purchased this way will probably wind up being a little more
expensive than the corner market, but not a high as the
specialty shops.
3: A few of us can grow our own. In my case, at this point in time, it
is not worth my time and energy to have farm animals. My
attitude toward this has flip-flopped before and it may again.
Al
P.S. Yes, Glenn, this interesting stuff.
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| 201.2 | You're right | CSC32::G_MCINTOSH | | Wed Jan 20 1988 10:16 | 10 |
| Hi Al.
I think you're absolutely right. If you choose to eat meat, then
I believe that, by all means you should purchase organically grown
meat, thereby reducing and/or eliminating the hormones, antibiotics,
etc. I know that here in Colorado, there are a number of ranchers
that are doing exactly that. It's a great idea.
Glenn
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| 201.3 | If you're going to eat eggs . . . | BEVRLY::KASPER | This note contains exactly ---> | Thu Jan 21 1988 10:51 | 15 |
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Another thing to look for is eggs (I know, but some of us will continue
to eat them, Glenn:-)!) from free-ranging chickens. Check health
food stores and coops for these (I shop at the State Street Food Coop
in Concord, NH for a eggs as well as organic produce and various
wheat-free foods).
The eggs you buy in the supermarket come from "egg factories," where
the chickens are on a shortened day (they get more eggs that way), and
are anemic because the wire mesh cages (easier to clean) prevent them
from scratching. It's pretty awful, and not especially appetizing.
Bev
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| 201.4 | Good foods | SQM::AITEL | Every little breeze.... | Thu Jan 21 1988 15:01 | 24 |
| The problem with meats is not limited to what the animals were injected
or medicated with. How about the feed they get? Was it fertilized
with something dangerous? How can you tell, even if you buy from
a local live-stock raiser?
I have heard much about the loss of vitamins/minerals in veggies
from several sources:
- depletion of minerals in overworked and overfertilized soil
- improper storage of the vegetables and fruits
- picking some fruits and vegetables green so they are able
to be shipped without spoiling or bruising
- growing varieties for market because of appearance or
shipping characteristics, not for their nutritional content.
The only real way to fight this is to grow your own organic garden, and
to freeze as much as you can. Yes, even in the freezer there is
nutrient loss, but at least you know what went into the freezer
and in most cases it'll still be better than the grocery.
If you want to explore this further, I suggest looking in
- Organic Gardening Magazine
- PICA::GARDEN (after hours only)
--Louise
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| 201.5 | NOFA is a source | BEVRLY::KASPER | This note contains exactly ---> | Thu Jan 21 1988 15:31 | 9 |
| Re: Organic Gardening (the subject, not the magazine):
Try looking up NOFA - The Natural and Organic Farmers'
Association. My coop has flyers; I'll try to remember to pick
one up next time I'm there, so I can enter the contact info.
Beverly
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| 201.6 | dieters tea | SOLVIT::HAECK | Debby Haeck | Tue Apr 12 1994 17:49 | 21 |
| Hi
I bought something called "Super Dieters Tea" put out by Laci Le Beau. It's
ingredients are:
Locust Plant (Cassia Angustifolia)
Wymote (Althaea officinalis)
Sagekhomi (Archtostaphylos uva ursi)
Ginseng (Panax Quinquefolia)
Honeysuckle
Chrysanthemum
Papaya
Caparral
Orange Peel & spices
The directions say 1st time users should not drink full strength, and that it
should be drunk after meals.
Does any one have any idea why this combination of ingredients is a dieters
tea?
Debby
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