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survivor999 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 09:47 AM Original message |
Poll question: What do you think of organic food? |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 09:47 AM Response to Original message |
1. You missed an option |
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Fleshdancer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 09:50 AM Response to Reply #1 |
6. that's the answer I would have chosen too n/t |
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soothsayer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 10:01 AM Response to Reply #1 |
11. me, three! |
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AspenRose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 10:07 AM Response to Reply #1 |
15. Ditto |
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IronLionZion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 10:32 AM Response to Reply #1 |
25. Yup, me too. |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 09:48 AM Response to Original message |
2. Other: I like organic food and occasionally buy it. |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 11:10 AM Response to Reply #2 |
38. Whoa! Are you |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 11:28 AM Response to Reply #38 |
45. I know...and it's REAL organic, not this johnny-come-lately crap. |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 11:35 AM Response to Reply #45 |
47. That's another great point.. |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 11:38 AM Response to Reply #47 |
48. Organic potatoes vs. regular potatoes? NO comparison. |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 11:53 AM Response to Reply #48 |
55. Nevertheless, it's helping |
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Jax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 08:15 PM Response to Reply #45 |
83. I officially love your parents MercutioATC |
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Ediacara (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 09:49 AM Response to Original message |
3. Organic food, where I live anyway |
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jpak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 10:18 AM Response to Reply #3 |
19. My organic/natural foods coop is great |
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Ediacara (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 10:35 AM Response to Reply #19 |
26. The coöp here is hilariously overpriced |
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Matariki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 01:24 AM Response to Reply #26 |
91. pcc? |
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Recursion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 11:11 AM Response to Reply #3 |
39. Look for an organic CSA |
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valerief (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 09:49 AM Response to Original message |
4. I try to buy organic for home consumption. Of course, with Congress |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 09:55 AM Response to Reply #4 |
8. With milk, it's fairly easy |
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AllieB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 10:23 AM Response to Reply #8 |
21. When you buy Organic Valley, you support family farms also |
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HarukaTheTrophyWife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 10:30 AM Response to Reply #8 |
24. Actually, the organic milk has a longer shelf life because most of it is.. |
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Recursion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 11:05 AM Response to Reply #24 |
32. Or, you can get out of the pasteurization racket... |
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Bill McBlueState (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 12:14 PM Response to Reply #32 |
60. USA Today had a story about this yesterday |
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Recursion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 12:26 PM Response to Reply #60 |
63. Heh... what they don't mention... |
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Bill McBlueState (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 12:37 PM Response to Reply #63 |
67. oh, no, I certainly didn't mean to suggest |
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Nikia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 07:45 PM Response to Reply #63 |
78. You shouldn't get any bacterial infections from pasteurized milk |
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Recursion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 12:59 AM Response to Reply #78 |
88. I didn't say I drink raw milk |
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upi402 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-10-06 12:21 AM Response to Reply #63 |
98. good info, thanks |
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conflictgirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 09:52 PM Response to Reply #8 |
87. Actually it's ultra-pasteurization that extends the shelf life so long |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 11:21 AM Response to Reply #4 |
42. See if it says "Certified Organic" |
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valerief (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 12:11 PM Response to Reply #42 |
59. Is that different from USDA Certified Organic? The one this |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 12:32 PM Response to Reply #59 |
64. I was informed that this is NOT the same thing |
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valerief (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 12:49 PM Response to Reply #64 |
72. I was asking about whether USDA Certified Organic is the same as |
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back2basics909 (438 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 09:50 AM Response to Original message |
5. If you think organic is expensive.. |
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notadmblnd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 09:54 AM Response to Original message |
7. Pssst... two words..... |
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OwnedByFerrets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 10:01 AM Response to Reply #7 |
12. We buy it anytime we can.... |
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CountAllVotes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 10:11 AM Response to Reply #12 |
17. you might try succanat |
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AllieB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 10:25 AM Response to Reply #12 |
22. Try Stevia. It's natural and doesn't raise your bloood sugar. |
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valerief (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 12:20 PM Response to Reply #22 |
62. I use the powder packets sometimes in coffee and tea. |
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MrCoffee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 11:09 AM Response to Reply #7 |
35. Trader Joe's Sucks |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 11:40 AM Response to Reply #35 |
50. Wow! The Trader Joe's here in Westlake is completely different. |
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MrCoffee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 11:49 AM Response to Reply #50 |
53. Exactly! |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 12:00 PM Response to Reply #53 |
57. Well, I DO understand your frustration. It drives me nuts, too. |
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LifeDuringWartime (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 11:09 AM Response to Reply #7 |
36. TJ's |
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Lone_Star_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 09:59 AM Response to Original message |
9. None of the above? |
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Commie Pinko Dirtbag (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 10:01 AM Response to Original message |
10. Other: I thought everything that had big carbon molecules was organic. -nt |
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fernsibal (78 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 10:09 AM Response to Reply #10 |
16. Farmer's markets |
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Recursion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 11:06 AM Response to Reply #10 |
34. Oh hardy-har-har |
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Bill McBlueState (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 12:17 PM Response to Reply #10 |
61. hey, no science allowed! |
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Recursion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 12:42 PM Response to Reply #61 |
71. heh |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 10:02 AM Response to Original message |
13. It's better than inorganic food. |
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survivor999 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 10:26 AM Response to Reply #13 |
23. Hey! Are you |
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warrens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 10:04 AM Response to Original message |
14. Somewhere between three and four |
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fernsibal (78 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 10:14 AM Response to Original message |
18. also, there are some things that are very important |
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AllieB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 10:20 AM Response to Original message |
20. I always buy organic when I can get it, especially meat and dairy |
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WePurrsevere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 10:37 AM Response to Original message |
27. Buy it when we can & grow it when we can. My cats favorite is the organic |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 10:38 AM Response to Original message |
28. I buy it mainly because of the quality |
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Texasgal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 10:39 AM Response to Original message |
29. I honestly think that Oragnic foods |
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Idylle Moon Dancer (421 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 08:51 PM Response to Reply #29 |
86. no kidding |
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KingFlorez (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 10:42 AM Response to Original message |
30. I buy organic sometimes |
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laundry_queen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 11:01 AM Response to Original message |
31. I voted for the last option. |
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datasuspect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 11:06 AM Response to Original message |
33. people are way too wimpy nowadays |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 11:23 AM Response to Reply #33 |
43. Oh Gawd -- do you like a nice Drain-O latte after dinner? |
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datasuspect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 11:32 AM Response to Reply #43 |
46. that sounds nice |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 11:09 AM Response to Original message |
37. I always buy Organic and |
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The Wielding Truth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 11:17 AM Response to Reply #37 |
41. Have you noticed any improvement in your health? |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 11:38 AM Response to Reply #41 |
49. Oh YEAH! |
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The Revolution (497 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 11:14 AM Response to Original message |
40. It's a scam |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 11:25 AM Response to Reply #40 |
44. Then they were breaking the law and were the scam, not Organic |
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Xithras (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 07:32 PM Response to Reply #44 |
75. The workaround is that they leave out the "certified" |
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 11:42 AM Response to Original message |
51. No I Could Care Less Option? |
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Tierra_y_Libertad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 11:44 AM Response to Original message |
52. Organic tomatoes are tastier. |
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Nutmegger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 11:51 AM Response to Original message |
54. Organic all the way. |
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deaniac21 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 11:59 AM Response to Original message |
56. I like free range veal but other than that all of my food is synthetic. |
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Bill McBlueState (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 12:10 PM Response to Original message |
58. I think the key is to buy local |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 12:36 PM Response to Reply #58 |
65. However, alot of local produce and dairy are about as bad as |
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Recursion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 12:40 PM Response to Reply #65 |
70. But the benefit is, you can find out |
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Recursion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 12:37 PM Response to Reply #58 |
66. Local is important |
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Bill McBlueState (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 12:40 PM Response to Reply #66 |
69. that's a good point about transportation |
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Neecy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 12:38 PM Response to Original message |
68. I drink organic coffee |
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survivor999 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 07:25 PM Response to Original message |
73. I buy organic veggies and fruits |
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longship (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 07:30 PM Response to Original message |
74. Food is good for you. EAT FOOD every day. |
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Lilith Velkor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 08:18 PM Response to Reply #74 |
84. Food is what's for dinner |
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Xithras (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 07:34 PM Response to Original message |
76. My own garden isn't even organic. |
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Truthiness Inspector (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 07:36 PM Response to Original message |
77. I picked the last choice |
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MellowOne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 08:07 PM Response to Original message |
79. Organic is more expensive, I'd buy more if I could afford it |
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SheWhoMustBeObeyed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 08:08 PM Response to Original message |
80. I think it's an excellent marketing tool |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 08:08 PM Response to Original message |
81. Luddite scam. |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 08:09 PM Response to Original message |
82. Amazing that 12 votes are for scam |
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survivor999 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 02:36 AM Response to Reply #82 |
92. Exactly right |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 06:08 AM Response to Reply #92 |
94. "conventional" |
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Nevernose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 08:31 PM Response to Original message |
85. My step-dad was an organic vegetarian. It killed him. |
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HarukaTheTrophyWife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 01:03 AM Response to Reply #85 |
89. You can get B12 from nutritional yeast. |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 11:00 AM Response to Reply #85 |
95. What does that have to do with organic food? |
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NMMNG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-10-06 12:17 AM Response to Reply #85 |
97. 1. Alzheimer's has been linked to many deficiencies/conditions |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 01:05 AM Response to Original message |
90. I don't believe it |
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Kurovski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 03:46 AM Response to Original message |
93. If you live near a Grocery Outlet, they often have organic |
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LaurenG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 11:30 AM Response to Original message |
96. It is well known that older gastrointestinal tracts |
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Dont_Bogart_the_Pretzel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-10-06 12:23 AM Response to Original message |
99. Organic food is even better |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-10-06 12:32 AM Response to Original message |
100. I try to always buy organic unless it's just too costly or not available. |
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