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66. That's right - Roundup kills the grains so they can be harvested a week or two earlier

Thu May 24, 2018, 11:11 PM

May 2018

Roundup is sprayed on grains a week before harvest to dry down the grains -esp in the wet northern states. Desiccation makes it easier to harvest.

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Obesity Linked to 12 Types of Cancer in New Report [View all] appalachiablue May 2018 OP

Seriously? gilligan May 2018 #1

Carpe diem, got it. New 2018 study on booze- 'acetaldehyde' is one nasty toxin.. appalachiablue May 2018 #6

Hell gilligan May 2018 #52

I did it psychopomp May 2018 #63

While this confirms what every doctor I know has told me, DFW May 2018 #2

Sorry about the pancreatic. It is a fast lethal cancer with high mortality. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz May 2018 #8

My dad fought it off for 11 months DFW May 2018 #11

That's a great story, and it sounds like your Dad was a smart man FakeNoose May 2018 #23

It's pretty crazy how the human body works. bearsfootball516 May 2018 #30

That is true enough. DFW May 2018 #34

As someone who is benefiting from Medicare's outpatient cancer coverage, I thank your father. dixiegrrrrl May 2018 #37

He never stopped doing his job until mother nature stopped him DFW May 2018 #40

It's not just about longevity, but much about quality of life. Bernardo de La Paz May 2018 #10

I don't dispute any of that DFW May 2018 #13

Genetics is a big factor, for sure. silverweb May 2018 #14

Not so fast. Those 12 are some of the biggest for which there are lots of stats. Bernardo de La Paz May 2018 #16

That could very well be. silverweb May 2018 #24

Those changes are the big challenge DFW May 2018 #29

That's true for many of us. silverweb May 2018 #33

I know. My wife is volunteering for more stuff than her work when she had a full-time job DFW May 2018 #35

Ha! I've been curious what you do. dixiegrrrrl May 2018 #39

And that's just the part I can talk about! DFW May 2018 #42

Yikes, that's a tall order! silverweb May 2018 #48

I mentioned the requirements to a couple of candidates DFW May 2018 #58

I can imagine. silverweb May 2018 #60

This message was self-deleted by its author appalachiablue May 2018 #32

Good advice DFW May 2018 #36

Belissimo! I saw her pix and your beautiful daughters. You have much appalachiablue May 2018 #44

I have read that studies involving mice and weight BigmanPigman May 2018 #3

My great-grandparents lived well into their 80s. They were SLIM & WALKED. appalachiablue May 2018 #12

Am I wrong to assume that fallout from all the nuclear weapons testing has had a factor in... Crowman2009 May 2018 #22

Yes you are wrong to assume that. Very minimal effect. Bigger are pollution, smoking, obesity, Bernardo de La Paz May 2018 #45

Vanishingly few obese 90 year old people. And few 70 yo obese people with good quality of life. nt Bernardo de La Paz May 2018 #19

I'm surprised smoking wasn't included in this...in regards to lifestyle...never mind, found it C Moon May 2018 #4

The best way to lose weight is to stuff up on healthy food, delicious healthy food you like. Bernardo de La Paz May 2018 #7

US longevity declined for third year in a row. Post-baby-boom & some boomers are first US gen to dec Bernardo de La Paz May 2018 #5

Yes, younger generations becoming sick with chronic illness far earlier in life. appalachiablue May 2018 #15

No mention of environmental toxins in our food, air and water. womanofthehills May 2018 #9

Agree with your point, but Roundup is a general herbicide. spooky3 May 2018 #17

Which is what they do pre-harvest Pobeka May 2018 #51

Thanks. You may be interested in this Snopes entry: spooky3 May 2018 #54

Thanks for the link, lots of info there. n/t Pobeka May 2018 #61

Better to research yourself than to rely on Snopes womanofthehills May 2018 #70

In this case, definitely yes. Duppers May 2018 #73

LOL...I've never seen that and I live in Kansas....... Bengus81 May 2018 #59

Thanks for the info. Pobeka May 2018 #62

It's usually done in the more northern states like North Dakota - less likely in Kansas womanofthehills May 2018 #67

EcoWatch is great source. Duppers May 2018 #74

That's right - Roundup kills the grains so they can be harvested a week or two earlier womanofthehills May 2018 #66

Depending on whether you call it luck or not DFW May 2018 #18

So avoiding red meat has indeed lowered Duppers May 2018 #75

There are several foods high in uric acid DFW May 2018 #77

You're overly modest. Duppers May 2018 #78

No, I know you didn't doubt that DFW May 2018 #79

In all the articles on this report I searched to post, none mentioned appalachiablue May 2018 #21

Large, yes, but not huge like smoking, obesity, lack of exercise, bad nutrition, alcoholism, etc. Bernardo de La Paz May 2018 #46

I disagree - solvents, pesticides, pcbs, etc. What about all the chemicals that are listed as known womanofthehills May 2018 #69

What part of "large" do you not understand? You made a big scary list and gave an anecdote. Bernardo de La Paz May 2018 #71

Try adopting such a lifestyle on a low income meow2u3 May 2018 #20

True & unfair. Low cost & low quality processed food for low income folks. appalachiablue May 2018 #26

I love your Tom Wolf meme and I'm borrowing it FakeNoose May 2018 #27

Lose the focus on meat unless you are a cat. There are thousands of delicious vegetarian dishes. Bernardo de La Paz May 2018 #47

What am I? a horse? meow2u3 May 2018 #65

You are a cat, meow 2 u, not a horse. But you are also wrong. Bernardo de La Paz May 2018 #72

So don't eat meat. Codeine May 2018 #64

fresh organic carrots are less than $2.00 a bag here in New Mexico womanofthehills May 2018 #68

Omg! That is sad. Duppers May 2018 #76

TBH, everything is linked to cancer elmac May 2018 #25

Used to have a Doctor who said Va Lefty May 2018 #28

All cardiologists say that, including mine DFW May 2018 #31

No. He was incredibly stupid and unwise. What a nonsensical idiotic damaging thing to say! Bernardo de La Paz May 2018 #49

Jeez he was joking. Also an excellent Dr.! Va Lefty May 2018 #55

Obesity is not a light topic. There are doctors stupid enough to say things like that so-called joke Bernardo de La Paz May 2018 #57

Wow. Yes, people overeat and eat the wrong things....a LOT. Things have changed in recent decades. Honeycombe8 May 2018 #38

Yes, giant portions & larger 'Dinner Plate' Size from the 8" (old) standard. appalachiablue May 2018 #41

We have a food "wholesaler" here JNelson6563 May 2018 #53

This message was self-deleted by its author GoCubsGo May 2018 #43

By the way, that burger in the photo is HIGHLY NUTRITIOUS Bernardo de La Paz May 2018 #50

Not good news for Mr. "239 pounds" then. BlueStater May 2018 #56

"A diet featuring wholegrains, vegetables, fruit and pulses." moriah May 2018 #80

I first heard the term pulses with friends from Punjab, India appalachiablue May 2018 #81