Organics and GMO Modified Food?

[ADaughtersLove]

So recently I decided to try to rid my home of toxins and went back to the basics, vineagar, baking soda, lemons, tea tree oil ect. I followed suit with paying more attention to the food my family consumes. I have never really been sold on the whole organics thing….but with all the media attention on GMO Food and a young son I decided to try and eat healthier, loose weight and get focused. Hasn’t helped this entire Cancer Battle I watch with my Dad. Organics seem so expensive at the regular supermarkets and to buy at a specialty health store is not in the cards for me. I love buying from farms, but still can’t be sure of the pesticides or chemicals sprayed. I looked around and found OrganicsLive? Has anyone else used this home delivery organic produce company. Its great so far, I have had two deliveries and they have been fresh, great quality and what I see as a fair price. Let me know your thoughts? Take a poll! Give me suggestions if you have any. I am also paying more attention to the meat we eat by using a very reputable butchery company.

[marysue]

I think that you are doing the right thing by reducing exposure to toxins and improving your diet. I buy organic when I can and try to use the basics in cleaning ie vinegar and baking soda as much as possible. I use as little or as chemical free personal products as possible ie natural deodorant, shampoo that is almost chemical and dye free. That being said I still go to a hairdresser about every 3 months to get a decent cut and she streaks my grey hair with dark brown streaks. She uses a dye that is mostly free of harsh stuff and uses foils so that the dye doesn’t sit on my scalp. While hair dye has a reputation for possibly being cancer causing and yes it could have contributed to my bladder cancer since in the past I did it myself and the dye sat on my scalp for long periods of time, I still do this since my exposure to the dye is very minimal. My hair is a real ugly white/light grey/yellow colour if left to go natural so this is my compromise. I can’t comment on Organics Live since I’ve not investigated whether they are in my city or not. I try to eat simple foods and avoid the processed stuff as best I can. Less is more. Since we all live in different areas and have different resources I think it is a matter of selecting the best we can within that. You can wash your fruits and veggies in vinegar and water to remove a lot of the chemicals. I haven’t tried it to date but the ratios are online.

[Rick B]

We buy fresh farm produce when we can…not necessarily organic. Everything is washed thoroughly before consumption. However, our kids and grand-kids are buying Organic via delivery and enjoy the quality and they also find the price reasonable.

We often buy frozen veggies and from what we understand these products offer the same nutritional value.

I think the key is to have a good balanced diet which keeps the body’s immune system strong to fight the toxins we take-in…today’s individual eating practices are much better than years pass which is helping us live healthier longer.

[cheryl9]

Realize this is way after the fact but hopefully some people will notice this.

I consume only organic foods. Being in a small community, it is hard to find organics in stores but here is my list: Costco, Sobeys, Co-Op, Superstore (President’s Choice). Best prices have been Superstore and Costco. Nutters carries organic but it is generally more expensive. I no longer go to specialty health stores for organic foods. About 30 years ago I twigged onto regular flour being a problem. Can consume organic flour and no problems. A couple years ago I had a reaction to peaches. This blew me away. No idea why until a couple months later I read that the FDA had approved higher levels of pesticide and chemical residues on our food. Can’t confirm, but this is highly suspect for causing a reaction. When diagnosed with BC, went as organic as I could. Now, even consuming small amounts of non-organic foods starts a reaction. As this has happened a couple times without my knowledge, I assume the reactions are not all in my head. That world of knowing I ate something non-organic and subsequently making myself sick risk.

Went all organic because, who knows, maybe something in the non-organic food caused the BC. Not worth the risk.

Besides, overall, organic food tastes so much better. Tastes like it did when I was a kid.

Now friends and relatives are starting to take another look at organic foods because food tastes so good at my house.Who knows, may have started something.

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