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Organic vs. Non Organic
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Foreigner
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It depends. If the food is on the dirty dozen list (like blueberries, potatoes, etc.), then I buy organic. Otherwise it doesn't matter.
Some people say organic is a rip off and doesn't make a difference, but I disagree. Today I cracked open an organic watermelon and it was the deepest red I've ever seen in a melon, and was soooo deliciously sweet. My friend recently gave me some organic potatoes grown in her garden and their flavour is incredibly rich.
Some people say organic is a rip off and doesn't make a difference, but I disagree. Today I cracked open an organic watermelon and it was the deepest red I've ever seen in a melon, and was soooo deliciously sweet. My friend recently gave me some organic potatoes grown in her garden and their flavour is incredibly rich.
modern buddha
Bluelighter
There is no "versus" here. Organically harvested/raised food is far superior to conventional. However, if the food is not a heavily harvested crop, I do what Foreigner does. No need to have it certified if it's organically grown as it is!
Maya
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Thank you guys! I have also asked around in the office and most of my coworkers answered "they don't care" as long as they choose a healthier option for daily food consumption. I also found this article:
http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/...s-than-conventionally-grown-food-201209055264
As mentioned on the article, there is really not a big of a difference when it comes to the nutritional contents whether if it's organic or non-organic. I was going to be extreme and change to Organic food but if there's not much of a difference, I will stick to my usual variety of Organic and Non Organic.
http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/...s-than-conventionally-grown-food-201209055264
As mentioned on the article, there is really not a big of a difference when it comes to the nutritional contents whether if it's organic or non-organic. I was going to be extreme and change to Organic food but if there's not much of a difference, I will stick to my usual variety of Organic and Non Organic.
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ebola?
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I try to buy organic (mostly for political and environmental reasons. . .it doesn't make that much sense for health, at least ubiquitously), but I'm also pretty sensitive to price signals at this point. 
ebola
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Bardeaux
Bluelight Crew
It seems like organic food is becoming more and more of a marketing scheme to appeal to the changing social schema regarding food, not that organic is inherently bad, just that I am becoming more and more skeptical when I see "organic" labeling everywhere. I feel like its only a matter of time before we start seeing "organic" labels on Lucky Charms and Hostess snacks.
With that said, I do try to buy locally from smaller producers. Like ebola?, this is mostly for political, environmental and economic reasons. Although feel quite a bit better about what I'm eating if its from a more local organic source for fruits and veggies, and an ethical source for meats. Its easier on the mind than consuming fruits and veggies harvested by corporate conglomerates and meats raised by factory farmers.
With that said, I do try to buy locally from smaller producers. Like ebola?, this is mostly for political, environmental and economic reasons. Although feel quite a bit better about what I'm eating if its from a more local organic source for fruits and veggies, and an ethical source for meats. Its easier on the mind than consuming fruits and veggies harvested by corporate conglomerates and meats raised by factory farmers.
modern buddha
Bluelighter
It seems to be mostly for environmental reasons, but there is definitely a taste and health difference when food is grown and produced without human intervention. My argument is that everything is a marketing scheme, but it's at your own determination where your priorities lie.
Foreigner
Bluelight Crew
Yeah, the big corporations are now taking advantage of the organic label, but I'm not talking about pre-made products, snacks, or meals. I'm talking about the whole foods... the veggies, the fruits, even meat. Foods that can't be faked.
A bag of chips saying organic on it is just a marketing ploy and I look the other way.
I keep up to date on the latest Canadian Food Inspection Agency recall notices and simply avoid products by any brand that has been flagged in recent history. As a result, some of my staple foods are exclusively from smaller organic companies that specialize in a related product line. Other than that, I avoid foods with wheat or corn because GMO.
effingcustie
Bluelighter
Regardless of nutrient content (which I'm not convinced is actually even close, but let's not get into that argument), there are very serious negative health risks associated with consuming the slew of chemical pesticide/herbicide residues that remain on non-organic produce. If you're in the U.S. this is especially true because the EPA just drastically raised the minimum allowable amount of pesticide residue on most commercial crops.
Dtergent
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I grow my own when I can, and I eat what I know grows best round here... I try to support organic farmers when I can and if I know they are organic. But there are times when I could or could not have been suckered into buying organic-- I'm one of those "gullible" folks who give the benefit of the doubt sometimes-- better than not having a chance at it, I suppose.