Guest guest Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 Thanks Lori! Do I have your premission to add parts of your letter to my ADD articles? I have been procrastinating on it lately, it is so easy to get caught up on what seems to be urgent (replying to mailing groups) rather than work on what's vital (writing my own stuff) Ien in the Kootenays ***************************** who is this Kootenay person anyway? http://www.greatestnetworker.com/ien ****************************** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 , " Ieneke van Houten " <ienvan@t...> wrote: > > Thanks Lori! > > Do I have your premission to add > parts of your letter to my ADD articles? Hi Ien, Please feel free to use the information! I am greatful for the compliment! > > I have been procrastinating on it lately, > it is so easy to get caught up on what > seems to be urgent (replying to mailing > groups) rather than work on what's > vital (writing my own stuff) Trust me, I know what you mean! My boys were constantly reminding me of this and that promise that I made to do this or that with them today (which I did fulfill (is there an emoticon for smiley wiping sweat off of brow?)But, I was contantly saying to them, " just let me finish this post, and I have to finish this research...give me 5 more minutes ) BTW, what articles are you referring to? I would be greatly interested in reading your articles. I am very much against the drugging of our society, esp. our children when dealig with ADD and associated monikers. I have been a rebel against the system for many years and have proven with my own children that diet plays a vital role in behavior! I also detest the labels and feel that ADD, ADHD and many other psychiatric illnesses are bovine excrement! DON'T GET ME WRONG, I KNOW THE SYMPTOMS ARE REAL!!! People are suffering and families are being torn apart by the symptoms of, and long term effects of these afflictions. But, my own personal opinion, is that they are not psychiatric " diseases " . This is what the drug pushers want you to believe. They are a direct result of malnutrition, toxic overload and depleted body systems! Most people in the US don't realize how toxic their bodies are! We are the most obese, malnurished society on the planet! Don't believe me? Doesn't this sound like an oxymoron? How can one be obese and be malnurished? Study after study after study are proving this theory. This is one of the main reasons that the US government finally revamped the " food pyramid " . I don't like nor do I teach all that they promote, but I consider it a step in the right direction. And, to get back to the issue of illness, I just want to say that I used to be a firm believer in what the Medicos used to tell me. That is why my family was always sick and why I constantly had one foot in the grave! I, personally, have overcome life-threatening illness and have had my husband's and children's health come full circle to the positive side of the spectrum since I started to believe in the power of food as medicine! PLEASE, for the health of your families and yourselves, give an organic lifestyle a try. Also, research or contact me off-list for treatment education for chronic diseases that pharmco drugs never cure...just treat. There are many more options available to people than the drug pushers want you to know, but they tend to keep the results of alternative studies buried...or else who would help sub-sidize the next trip to Aruba that your family doc wants to take? My heart and love goes out to all of those dealing with the pain and frustration of dealing with these nutritional crises. I hope that you will find a path toward health that works for you! Warm regards and continue to be, Lori P.S. Ien, just want you to know that I love your name and often chant it thru-out the day! Ien in the Kootenays is a pretty powerful mantra and I hope that you have received some good vibes along the way! JUst thought I would share! > > Ien in the Kootenays > ***************************** > who is this Kootenay person anyway? > http://www.greatestnetworker.com/ien > ****************************** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Lori,...or anyone else who might care to reply... I have 4 daughters and probably have not much better than the 'typical' American diet. My question is this, I have tried on several occasions to transition my family into better eating habits to no avail. Do you have any suggestions on how to get them to adjust easier? I do get tired of " there's nothing good to eat, or I don't like that " kind of comments. I do stand by the rule " if you don't eat your main dish, you will get nothing else until the next meal " My youngest daughter tested me on this at church recently when we were having chili. She was very disappointed when we got home later that night and I didn't give in. " you would be so cruel to starve your children? What kind of mother are you? " Oh the drama of the 6 year old! I told her I was the kind who means what she says! Well, I'm rambling now. I would LOVE any suggestions on this topic! TIA Juliet in Alaska > In a typical week, we go thru 4# oranges, 20# bananas, 10# apples > (1/2 > of which I juice) 1pkg celery, 3# onions, 10# potatoes, and several > pounds of other seasonal salad and veggies. My kids get fruit and > veggies and nuts and homemade granola and homemade whole grain > muffins > in their lunch instead of twinkies and chips. I also bake our bread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 I have the same problem.My husband just had a grain bread revolt.He brought home 2 loaves of white stuff and said he will not eat my grain breads.I am crushed and have explained why we need to eat better etc.He is an adult but, the thing that worries me now is one of my daughters is now following suit because he dosen't have too.....She even liked the grain breads. I have explained to my husband that it is the same as when we have a united front on home rules .....we are still going the rounds with this one.Just like a big kid! I still pack his lunch with all kinds of veggies,fruits,nuts etc.But, he will go to a store and pick up chips on his own. Ravenstone --- bartclan <bartclan wrote: > Lori,...or anyone else who might care to reply... > I have 4 daughters and probably have not much better > than the 'typical' > American diet. My question is this, I have tried on > several occasions to > transition my family into better eating habits to no > avail. Do you have any > suggestions on how to get them to adjust easier? > I do get tired of " there's nothing good to eat, or I > don't like that " kind > of comments. I do stand by the rule " if you don't > eat your main dish, you > will get nothing else until the next meal " My > youngest daughter tested me > on this at church recently when we were having > chili. She was very > disappointed when we got home later that night and I > didn't give in. " you > would be so cruel to starve your children? What > kind of mother are you? " > Oh the drama of the 6 year old! I told her I was > the kind who means what > she says! > Well, I'm rambling now. I would LOVE any > suggestions on this topic! > > TIA > Juliet in Alaska Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Way back when Rodale put out a really cute little book called " Confessions of a sneaky organic cook " . You can tell it was a while ago because they encouraged the consumption of cow brains, hidden in hamburger mix. The gist of it was: sneak new, better foods in slowly, so you don't have a revolt on your hands. With bread for instance, start adding some whole wheat to your regular white mix. Keep increasing the whole wheat. Don't expect them to like nut and bean loaf overnight if they expect meatloaf, change over slowly. Tricks like that. One way to get kids to eat lots of good food is as an after school snack. Kids come home from school ravenous, so if cut-up vegs, a tasty dip, and whole- grain crackers are ready to go they may go for that. Kids are also more likely to eat food that they helped to prepare. Good luck with the battle! Highly recommended reading: The Crazy Makers, How the Food Industry is Destroying our Brains and harming our children. by Carol Simontacchi. Ien in the Kootenays ******************************* Stop. Breathe. Smile! ~Padma ( my TV yoga teacher) See my smiling face: http://www.greatestnetworker.com/ien ******************************* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Hi Ien, This was pretty much the gist of what I was just going to write! <grinz> but I'm a " Food Nazi " according to my husband, and he doesn't cook - but he likes to eat, and I REFUSE to let the house be full of junk food, so he's got no choice *lol* (I am so very evil But seriously, you can't make the change in one day, but you can take little steps that add up over time! Lets take an old favorite of many - spaghetti and meatballs ... sneak ground up veggies into your already made spaghetti sauce - and/or into the meatballs you make - and even mix in leaner meats, like ground turkey into those meatballs - use wheat bread when making those meatballs instead of white bread (some folks even add some mashed tofu into the meatball mix). Same things can be done with meatloaf. Ravioli can be made really easily and you can hide ALL kinds of things in raviolis *lol* There are even some brands of gourmet raviolis out there with lots of hidden good ingredients in them Introduce more salads with dinner, and slowly add more stuff to the salad. First start with basics, like romaine lettuce (not iceberg), cukes, tomatoes, carrots (get all those organic if possible), croutons (make them yourself with wheat and whole grain breads , and then over time add bell peppers, mushrooms, broccoli pieces, feta cheese, etc .. Heck, salads like that with some grilled chicken or thinly sliced beef on them are awesome served with some warm Italian Bread and a glass of wine ... mmmmm - making myself hungry! Switch to free range chicken - right there is an easy, healthy, tasty change, and you sneak all kinds of yummy things into the stuffing I make lots of braised chicken with veggies served over rice or grains like quinoa. Homemade Chinese Food is also a good way to get the family eating healthier and they don't even realize it. Lots of different kinds of veggies can go into a stir fry, and in general, you use a lot less meat in those kinds of meals too. And its so easy to make! A few weeks ago I made Cheddar Bay Biscuits from scratch that came out better IMHO than Red Lobster's - and I made a few changes to the basic recipe, like used wheat flour, and raw organic cheddar cheese, and no shortening, and they were GOOD. I even gave one to the UPS guy and he asked me to give the recipe to him for his wife to make them! We'll have to start sharing food recipes again - especially with the holidays around the corner! There is a folder in the files section for recipes - anyone can post to it anytime http://health. *Smile* Chris (list mom) Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try! - Dr Seuss <http://www.alittleolfactory.com/> http://www.alittleolfactory.com On Behalf Of Ieneke van Houten Way back when Rodale put out a really cute little book called " Confessions of a sneaky organic cook " . You can tell it was a while ago because they encouraged the consumption of cow brains, hidden in hamburger mix. The gist of it was: sneak new, better foods in slowly, so you don't have a revolt on your hands. With bread for instance, start adding some whole wheat to your regular white mix. Keep increasing the whole wheat. Don't expect them to like nut and bean loaf overnight if they expect meatloaf, change over slowly. Tricks like that. One way to get kids to eat lots of good food is as an after school snack. Kids come home from school ravenous, so if cut-up vegs, a tasty dip, and whole- grain crackers are ready to go they may go for that. Kids are also more likely to eat food that they helped to prepare. Good luck with the battle! Highly recommended reading: The Crazy Makers, How the Food Industry is Destroying our Brains and harming our children. by Carol Simontacchi. Ien in the Kootenays ******************************* Stop. Breathe. Smile! ~Padma ( my TV yoga teacher) See my smiling face: http://www.greatestnetworker.com/ien ******************************* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 Thanks to all for the encouragement and ideas. My DH is in Iraq so maybe I could get away with adding MORE new stuff with one less person to complain. He just likes it simple...meat and potatoes, meat and rice. Need a veggie?...corn or broccoli. BORING!!! Well, we'll see how it goes! Thanks again....all GREAT suggestions. Now maybe I need some recipes....and more time in the kitchen (don't really like that place : ) Juliet > Hi Ien, > > This was pretty much the gist of what I was just going to write! <grinz> > but I'm a " Food Nazi " according to my husband, and he doesn't cook - but > he likes to eat, and I REFUSE to let the house be full of junk food, so > he's got no choice *lol* (I am so very evil But seriously, you can't > make the change in one day, but you can take little steps that add up > over time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 That is one positive way to look at the deployment... mine just left almost a month ago... how long till yours comes home? Steph }) " A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour. " http://foxesdensoap.com/2005_6deployment.html On Behalf Of bartclan Thanks to all for the encouragement and ideas. My DH is in Iraq so maybe I could get away with adding MORE new stuff with one less person to complain. He just likes it simple...meat and potatoes, meat and rice. Need a veggie?...corn or broccoli. BORING!!! Well, we'll see how it goes! Thanks again....all GREAT suggestions. Now maybe I need some recipes....and more time in the kitchen (don't really like that place : ) Juliet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 Start by serving a salad as a first course when they are hungry. <sneaky grin> Grate carrots in it so they won't have to work to chew stuff like they would with chunks of carrots. Add sweet healthy things, like chopped apples or raisins. I make a salad dressing with fresh herbs, especially lots of parsley and garlic, in the blender. Sometimes I mix it into Ranch dressing and put it on the salad before it hits the table. Other times, I just put it on straight and call it Italian. Lots of ways to get those good things into them! Gayla Roberts Always Enough Ranch Acampo, California Check out our SALE PAGE at www.bouncinghoofs.com/alwaysenoughhobbysale.html A day without Bill Barnhill is like a day without sunshine! goatclearing http://coloredboers.home.att.net/always.html No one ever gets far unless he accomplishes the impossible at least once a day. Elbert Hubbard - " bartclan " <bartclan Wednesday, November 02, 2005 11:09 PM Re: Re: Eating Organic > Thanks to all for the encouragement and ideas. My DH is in Iraq so maybe > I > could get away with adding MORE new stuff with one less person to > complain. > He just likes it simple...meat and potatoes, meat and rice. Need a > veggie?...corn or broccoli. > BORING!!! Well, we'll see how it goes! Thanks again....all GREAT > suggestions. Now maybe I need some recipes....and more time in the > kitchen > (don't really like that place : ) > > Juliet > > > >> Hi Ien, >> >> This was pretty much the gist of what I was just going to write! <grinz> >> but I'm a " Food Nazi " according to my husband, and he doesn't cook - but >> he likes to eat, and I REFUSE to let the house be full of junk food, so >> he's got no choice *lol* (I am so very evil But seriously, you can't >> make the change in one day, but you can take little steps that add up >> over time! > > > > > > The information contained in these e-mails is not a substitute > for diagnosis and treatment by a qualified, licensed professional. > > > Step By Step Instructions For Making Herbal Labna Cheese! So easy, SO > yummy! > http://www.aromaticsage.com/cz.htm > > > To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link: > /join > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 Steph, Mine will be home in Feb. Long enough to implement some new rules.. LOL Still, the first step is making myself spend some more time in the kitchen. ARGH. Juliet > That is one positive way to look at the deployment... mine just left > almost a month ago... how long till yours comes home? > > Steph }) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Hi Everyone, Well I FINALLY listened to Doc's lecture – and it was great !!! I really enjoyed listening to it – and of course I agreed with everything he said. Some of the things he spoke about I have heard before, but something that really made me think was the importance of eating organic fruits and veggies. Yes, I'm one of those people who believe " I'm eating pretty healthy " – absolutely no refined sugars, or white flour products – but I never really considered buying my vegetables organically. SOOOOO, Doc got me thinking I know Doc recommends us read the book " Sugar Blues " but are there any other books anyone can recommend I read to help me gather information about the importance of eating Organic? Or the difference it can make? Kind of like a " Organic eating for Dummies " ? Thanks so much – Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Where's the lecture? - " Deborah " <gubertush <herbal remedies > Thursday, November 19, 2009 12:18 PM {Herbal Remedies} Eating Organic Hi Everyone, Well I FINALLY listened to Doc's lecture - and it was great !!! I really enjoyed listening to it - and of course I agreed with everything he said. Some of the things he spoke about I have heard before, but something that really made me think was the importance of eating organic fruits and veggies. Yes, I'm one of those people who believe " I'm eating pretty healthy " - absolutely no refined sugars, or white flour products - but I never really considered buying my vegetables organically. SOOOOO, Doc got me thinking I know Doc recommends us read the book " Sugar Blues " but are there any other books anyone can recommend I read to help me gather information about the importance of eating Organic? Or the difference it can make? Kind of like a " Organic eating for Dummies " ? Thanks so much - Deb --- Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to prescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian Shillington Doctor of Naturopathy Dr.IanShillington! Groups Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 you can go to http://www.academyofnaturalhealing.com and listen to it online Mercurius Trismegistus wrote: Where's the lecture? - "Deborah" <gubertush > <herbal remedies > Thursday, November 19, 2009 12:18 PM {Herbal Remedies} Eating Organic Hi Everyone, Well I FINALLY listened to Doc's lecture - and it was great !!! I really enjoyed listening to it - and of course I agreed with everything he said. Some of the things he spoke about I have heard before, but something that really made me think was the importance of eating organic fruits and veggies. Yes, I'm one of those people who believe "I'm eating pretty healthy" - absolutely no refined sugars, or white flour products - but I never really considered buying my vegetables organically. SOOOOO, Doc got me thinking I know Doc recommends us read the book "Sugar Blues" but are there any other books anyone can recommend I read to help me gather information about the importance of eating Organic? Or the difference it can make? Kind of like a "Organic eating for Dummies" ? Thanks so much - Deb --- Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to prescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian Shillington Doctor of Naturopathy Dr.IanShillington (AT) GilaNet (DOT) comYahoo! Groups Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Hello everyone I absolutely love the lecture and the concept behind it. I would LOVE to be able to eat all organic fruits and vegetables and completely convert my habits; however I can not afford to. Does anyone have any ideas of what someone that just can not afford to eat all organic but wants to (the irony) can do?--- On Thu, 11/19/09, Deborah <gubertush wrote:Deborah <gubertush{Herbal Remedies} Eating Organicherbal remedies Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009, 1:18 PM Hi Everyone, Well I FINALLY listened to Doc's lecture – and it was great !!! I really enjoyed listening to it – and of course I agreed with everything he said. Some of the things he spoke about I have heard before, but something that really made me think was the importance of eating organic fruits and veggies. Yes, I'm one of those people who believe "I'm eating pretty healthy" – absolutely no refined sugars, or white flour products – but I never really considered buying my vegetables organically. SOOOOO, Doc got me thinking I know Doc recommends us read the book "Sugar Blues" but are there any other books anyone can recommend I read to help me gather information about the importance of eating Organic? Or the difference it can make? Kind of like a "Organic eating for Dummies" ? Thanks so much – Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 I don't have an exact link or reference, but there are generally acknowledged lists of which produce items are more (or less) toxic, giving a newbie to organics, or those of us with budgetary constraints, a way to start choosing which organic items we should focus on.Oh, and please, if you don't already - IGNORE the processed crap labelled with 'organic' -e.g. - organic corn dogs and organic boxed cereals - still very unhealthy foods!! (The USDA in it's infinite wisdom is ruining the whole concept of organic, but that's another story, sigh...)Snow Bunny <kisssnowbunnyherbal remedies Sent: Tue, November 24, 2009 12:45:14 PMRe: {Herbal Remedies} Eating Organic Hello everyone I absolutely love the lecture and the concept behind it. I would LOVE to be able to eat all organic fruits and vegetables and completely convert my habits; however I can not afford to. Does anyone have any ideas of what someone that just can not afford to eat all organic but wants to (the irony) can do?--- On Thu, 11/19/09, Deborah <gubertush > wrote:Deborah <gubertush >{Herbal Remedies} Eating Organicherbal remediesThursday, November 19, 2009, 1:18 PM Hi Everyone, Well I FINALLY listened to Doc's lecture – and it was great !!! I really enjoyed listening to it – and of course I agreed with everything he said. Some of the things he spoke about I have heard before, but something that really made me think was the importance of eating organic fruits and veggies. Yes, I'm one of those people who believe "I'm eating pretty healthy" – absolutely no refined sugars, or white flour products – but I never really considered buying my vegetables organically. SOOOOO, Doc got me thinking I know Doc recommends us read the book "Sugar Blues" but are there any other books anyone can recommend I read to help me gather information about the importance of eating Organic? Or the difference it can make? Kind of like a "Organic eating for Dummies" ? Thanks so much – Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 I’m going through this myself and am finding it quite interesting. In the last week…going on two I have made an effort to switch as much as I can to organic. I watch the sales – stock up on items that are on sale (frozen goods, crackers etc.). Not sure where you are but Shaw’s has their own brand: Wild Harvest and they regularly put things on sale and they don’t seem to be *that* bad as far as price. With doing so, I’ve noticed that items taste better. We got organic grapes today and I couldn’t believe they tasted so good. I had a grass fed hamburger and it tasted different…as I’m so used to the other “stuff” but have learned to appreciate that this is what food is *supposed* to taste like. That being said, I go to the store with purpose! I don’t buy other stuff, I try not to deviate from organic and I buy less. Prior, I was always shopping sales with coupons and getting the cheapest thing and so forth. Now, with my own auto-immune disease issues AND seeing my son have very poor eating habits – I am now trying to change it a bit at a time. Do it slowly…become MORE aware of what’s out there. I used to drink Diet Coke like coffee (AS coffee actually) it wasn’t until just recently that I realized that aspartame is considered a rat poison. GO figure! I’ll never buy it again. Everything I pick up I wonder just how much pesticides or fertilizer or commercialized processing goes into it – and then I realize that yea $3.99 a pound for grapes IS expensive…but my health and my children’s health will be better for it. Another thing that I’ve recognized…when I buy organic there is little to no waste. There was ALWAYS food being thrown out during the week, whether it be from leftover cereal in a bowl or a half-eaten chicken wing or whatnot, there was always something. Now there isn’t. Certainly it’s motivated by “HEY, that cost me $3.00 you’re eating the WHOLE THING” but it’s usually just with the last morsel or so because the items taste so much better. I’ve always known organic was better, but I too fell in the rut of “I can’t afford it” and the other food is so much cheaper. Having made the commitment AND gaining better tasting foods (or better working taste buds) I know I can’t go back!!! Here is a link to watch the FOOD Inc. movie that came out awhile ago and was in selected theatres. I wish that it was able to play at ALL the theaters. This will certainly allow you to make your choices with more confidence. http://milledrive.com/videos/29660/Food Try to remember, that yes things might cost more up front but in the long run you’ll be better off. There will still be things that I buy that aren’t organic (my husband told me many years ago that he believed it was a “marketing ploy” so I won’t broach the subject with him again). I will, however provide for my family the best I can. Good luck. Think about this: Are YOU worth the extra money? Do you have something else that you like to spend money on (shoes, clothes, trips, etc.)??? Then trim back a bit and enjoy those things even more when you feel so much better J I’d be interested to hear from you if you even decided to try a “test trial”. Start slow, then do it for two weeks at 75% or something and see if proof is in the organic pudding! Geesh…I feel like an organic poster board! Lisa herbal remedies [herbal remedies ] On Behalf Of Snow Bunny Tuesday, November 24, 2009 12:45 PM herbal remedies Re: {Herbal Remedies} Eating Organic Hello everyone I absolutely love the lecture and the concept behind it. I would LOVE to be able to eat all organic fruits and vegetables and completely convert my habits; however I can not afford to. Does anyone have any ideas of what someone that just can not afford to eat all organic but wants to (the irony) can do? --- On Thu, 11/19/09, Deborah <gubertush > wrote: Deborah <gubertush > {Herbal Remedies} Eating Organic herbal remedies Thursday, November 19, 2009, 1:18 PM Hi Everyone, Well I FINALLY listened to Doc's lecture – and it was great !!! I really enjoyed listening to it – and of course I agreed with everything he said. Some of the things he spoke about I have heard before, but something that really made me think was the importance of eating organic fruits and veggies. Yes, I'm one of those people who believe " I'm eating pretty healthy " – absolutely no refined sugars, or white flour products – but I never really considered buying my vegetables organically. SOOOOO, Doc got me thinking I know Doc recommends us read the book " Sugar Blues " but are there any other books anyone can recommend I read to help me gather information about the importance of eating Organic? Or the difference it can make? Kind of like a " Organic eating for Dummies " ? Thanks so much – Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Just a thought or two you might consider. To supplement your organic diet, you might consider doing research on growing your own. Even in a small apartment, you can grow salad greens, tomatoes or a few other veggies; you would not believe the taste compared to supermarkets produce. Another option in some cases could be wild edibles; I can harvest dandelion greens, wild violets and several other plants from my yard until we get a hard frost. They contain more nutrients than the produce in the stores; once they are picked they begin to lose their taste and nutritional value so harvest on the day you plan to eat them. CAUTION: You need to be certain of your identification of edible plants and you need to be very careful of the area you harvest. I know my yard doesn't get chemicals added to it except what comes from the air. My back yard doesn't get rain water from the street that would contain petroleum and other contaminants. I also know landowners who allow me to wild harvest from their land; do not harvest from national parks or land you do not have permission of the owner. Another way is buyng local; if you have a farmers market in your area you can meet the grower and ask questions. Some will allow you to go to their farms or orchards and pick your own; some farmers in my area sell at flea markets, at roadside stands or at the farm. Watch for home made signs along the roadside during the season; you can buy a peck of apples now for what a dozen of them would cost in the store and the fried pies pies I made were absolutely scrumptious and I have enough in the freezer to make pies all winter. That was after the grandkids got their share of the apples. Susan in N GA > > > > Here is a link to watch the FOOD Inc. movie that came out awhile ago and was > in selected theatres. I wish that it was able to play at ALL the theaters. > This will certainly allow you to make your choices with more confidence. > > > > http://milledrive. <http://milledrive.com/videos/29660/Food> > com/videos/29660/Food > > > > Try to remember, that yes things might cost more up front but in the long > run you'll be better off. There will still be things that I buy that aren't > organic (my husband told me many years ago that he believed it was a > " marketing ploy " so I won't broach the subject with him again). I will, > however provide for my family the best I can. > > > > Good luck. Think about this: Are YOU worth the extra money? Do you have > something else that you like to spend money on (shoes, clothes, trips, > etc.)??? Then trim back a bit and enjoy those things even more when you feel > so much better :-) I'd be interested to hear from you if you even decided to > try a " test trial " . Start slow, then do it for two weeks at 75% or something > and see if proof is in the organic pudding! > > > > Geesh.I feel like an organic poster board! > > > > Lisa > > _____ > > herbal remedies > [herbal remedies ] On Behalf Of Snow Bunny > Tuesday, November 24, 2009 12:45 PM > herbal remedies > Re: {Herbal Remedies} Eating Organic Hello everyone I absolutely love the lecture and the concept behind it. I > would LOVE to be able to eat all organic fruits and vegetables and > completely convert my habits; however I can not afford to. Does anyone have > any ideas of what someone that just can not afford to eat all organic but > wants to (the irony) can do? > > --- On Thu, 11/19/09, Deborah <gubertush wrote: > > > Deborah <gubertush > {Herbal Remedies} Eating Organic > herbal remedies > Thursday, November 19, 2009, 1:18 PM > > > > Hi Everyone, > Well I FINALLY listened to Doc's lecture - and it was great !!! I really > enjoyed listening to it - and of course I agreed with everything he said. > Some of the things he spoke about I have heard before, but something that > really made me think was the importance of eating organic fruits and > veggies. Yes, I'm one of those people who believe " I'm eating pretty > healthy " - absolutely no refined sugars, or white flour products - but I > never really considered buying my vegetables organically. > > SOOOOO, Doc got me thinking > > I know Doc recommends us read the book " Sugar Blues " but are there any other > books anyone can recommend I read to help me gather information about the > importance of eating Organic? Or the difference it can make? Kind of like a > " Organic eating for Dummies " ? > > Thanks so much - > Deb > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 THANKS GUYS FOR ALL THE FEED-BACK IT'S VERY NICE. I THINK I WILL LOOK INTO THE GROWING MY OWN IT'S FUNNY BECAUSE I ALWAYS WANTED TO DO THAT BUT FORGOT ABOUT IT I GUESS. I LIVE IN ARIZONA, PHOENIX ACTUALLY SO THIS WILL NOT BE A PROBLEM AND I LIVE ON 1/3 OF AN ACRE THAT SITS WAY BACK FROM THE STREET IT IS STARTING TO GET WHAT WE CONSIDER COLD NOW SO I THINK IN THE BEGINNING OF MARCH I WILL EMBARK ON THIS. I DO HAVE A TICK PROBLEM THOUGH WHICH WORRIES ME THOUGH WITH MY YARD HAVING TO BE SPRAYED AND TRUST ME THE TICKS ARE A PROBLEM AND THE YARD HAS TO BE SPRAYED OFTEN. OH YEAH ANY HOME REMEDIES FOR THOSE %^ & *^$% (TICKS)--- On Wed, 11/25/09, abcsgr22148 <abcsgr22148 wrote:abcsgr22148 <abcsgr22148{Herbal Remedies} Re: Eating Organicherbal remedies Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 9:21 AM Just a thought or two you might consider. To supplement your organic diet, you might consider doing research on growing your own. Even in a small apartment, you can grow salad greens, tomatoes or a few other veggies; you would not believe the taste compared to supermarkets produce. Another option in some cases could be wild edibles; I can harvest dandelion greens, wild violets and several other plants from my yard until we get a hard frost. They contain more nutrients than the produce in the stores; once they are picked they begin to lose their taste and nutritional value so harvest on the day you plan to eat them. CAUTION: You need to be certain of your identification of edible plants and you need to be very careful of the area you harvest. I know my yard doesn't get chemicals added to it except what comes from the air. My back yard doesn't get rain water from the street that would contain petroleum and other contaminants. I also know landowners who allow me to wild harvest from their land; do not harvest from national parks or land you do not have permission of the owner. Another way is buyng local; if you have a farmers market in your area you can meet the grower and ask questions. Some will allow you to go to their farms or orchards and pick your own; some farmers in my area sell at flea markets, at roadside stands or at the farm. Watch for home made signs along the roadside during the season; you can buy a peck of apples now for what a dozen of them would cost in the store and the fried pies pies I made were absolutely scrumptious and I have enough in the freezer to make pies all winter. That was after the grandkids got their share of the apples. Susan in N GA > > > > Here is a link to watch the FOOD Inc. movie that came out awhile ago and was > in selected theatres. I wish that it was able to play at ALL the theaters. > This will certainly allow you to make your choices with more confidence. > > > > http://milledrive. <http://milledrive. com/videos/ 29660/Food> > com/videos/29660/ Food > > > > Try to remember, that yes things might cost more up front but in the long > run you'll be better off. There will still be things that I buy that aren't > organic (my husband told me many years ago that he believed it was a > "marketing ploy" so I won't broach the subject with him again). I will, > however provide for my family the best I can. > > > > Good luck. Think about this: Are YOU worth the extra money? Do you have > something else that you like to spend money on (shoes, clothes, trips, > etc.)??? Then trim back a bit and enjoy those things even more when you feel > so much better :-) I'd be interested to hear from you if you even decided to > try a "test trial". Start slow, then do it for two weeks at 75% or something > and see if proof is in the organic pudding! > > > > Geesh.I feel like an organic poster board! > > > > Lisa > > _____ > > herbal remedies > [herbal remedies] On Behalf Of Snow Bunny > Tuesday, November 24, 2009 12:45 PM > herbal remedies > Re: {Herbal Remedies} Eating Organic > > > > > > > Hello everyone I absolutely love the lecture and the concept behind it. I > would LOVE to be able to eat all organic fruits and vegetables and > completely convert my habits; however I can not afford to. Does anyone have > any ideas of what someone that just can not afford to eat all organic but > wants to (the irony) can do? > > --- On Thu, 11/19/09, Deborah <gubertush@. ..> wrote: > > > Deborah <gubertush@. ..> > {Herbal Remedies} Eating Organic > herbal remedies > Thursday, November 19, 2009, 1:18 PM > > > > Hi Everyone, > Well I FINALLY listened to Doc's lecture - and it was great !!! I really > enjoyed listening to it - and of course I agreed with everything he said. > Some of the things he spoke about I have heard before, but something that > really made me think was the importance of eating organic fruits and > veggies. Yes, I'm one of those people who believe "I'm eating pretty > healthy" - absolutely no refined sugars, or white flour products - but I > never really considered buying my vegetables organically. > > SOOOOO, Doc got me thinking > > I know Doc recommends us read the book "Sugar Blues" but are there any other > books anyone can recommend I read to help me gather information about the > importance of eating Organic? Or the difference it can make? Kind of like a > "Organic eating for Dummies" ? > > Thanks so much - > Deb > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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