Organic food 'has no health benefits'

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jamie

#41 August 01, 2009, 07:51:31 pm

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I don't know why but whenever I hear about organic food, I always think of manure. I always think it has been grown in manure, even if the food can't grow like that. Like if they just sprinkle seeds into the magic organic manure, the power of life will take it from there.

I never really cared about organic and non-organic. I shovel whatever shit into my body, anyway. I'm vegetarian, but apart from that I don't care. I don't know about the environmental differences. That is something I should maybe look into, because it if is worth doing then sure I'd switch over to organic only why not.

Last Edit: August 01, 2009, 07:53:18 pm by jamie

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Doktormartini

#42 August 02, 2009, 01:20:32 am

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Quote from: dragonx on August 01, 2009, 04:49:49 pm

when you do this its really infuriating stop posting links to shit if you are arguing for your v..views, do it yourself im not reading some article

post a citation or something, ugh

giving dok a reason to post -_-;

Why? I would have said almost the same thing in that article anyways.

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crone_lover720

#43 August 02, 2009, 02:05:28 am

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Quote from: Mama Luigi on August 01, 2009, 07:36:34 pm

I don't understand what the appeal is of inferior organic food. So they don't do any genetic engineering to it either? Is that correct?

So if I want a fruit more insects, and has not been selectively bred to be the best of the best of the crop, AND I want to pay more for it, I should buy organic. Sounds... great! (heh!)

I've been making fun of Organic Products so far but I hope you enjoy your pesticides and allergies just cuz you don't wanna understand what genetic engineering is and the tractor that's dressed up like a choo choo only offers rides around the walmart parking lot to paying customers

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Boulvae

#44 August 02, 2009, 02:37:24 am

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I don't understand what people's beef with GMOs are, I mean atleast a third of what we consider natural are actually GMOs be definition, like Corn, those things were not naturally that big until our great (as great as can be after discovering agriculture) selectively bred (Selective Breeding is a form of genetic modification) the Corn until it is as we know it today. Natural Corn is actually very, very small and inedible.

I geuss it's because I actually know the history of some foods that we eat that I have absolutely nothing against GMOs, but seriously whats wrong with it? GMOs are feeding the third and second world for crying out loud, Canadian wheat is genetically modified to better withstand the cold even. So what is the problem with GMOs?

Last Edit: August 02, 2009, 02:38:55 am by Boulvae

A tool is a tool regardless. I mean if you suck, you suck, and not even the most perfect tool could save you. And if your damn good then even with the worst tool ever conceived you could chug out some high quality shit.

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Frisky SKeleton

#45 August 02, 2009, 03:24:55 am

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genes from other organisms are inserted so that the plant makes toad juice protein which protects it from lava. selective breeding uses genes from the species and... selects for them.

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the_bub_from_the_pit

#46 August 02, 2009, 04:03:28 am

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all I learn about in school is how to gm a food/organism but never any side-effects, hmm. Other than some broad generalizations with pesticides and shit, I actually don't know why genetically modifying a food horrifies so many people. you'd be surprised how much food you eat everyday is and most of it makes sense.

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dragonx

#47 August 02, 2009, 04:40:50 am

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Quote from: Doktormartini on August 02, 2009, 01:20:32 am

Why? I would have said almost the same thing in that article anyways.

because

lol my arguement is just as good as urs

edit: so i dont get warned cuz im scared now

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I've never really enjoyed organic food myself, it tastes not as good to me, especially organic salads, they are so gross and ughhhhh, GENETIC ENGINEERING ALL THE WAY

Last Edit: August 02, 2009, 04:45:37 am by dragonx

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Mince Wobley

#48 August 02, 2009, 04:46:56 am

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I bet you can't even tell the difference

Play Raimond Ex (if you haven't already)

I'll not TAKE ANYTHING you write like this seriously because it looks dumb

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Brad

#49 August 02, 2009, 04:56:54 am

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Only vegetables I eat to begin with is when they're in soup.

But sweet jesus do I ever love soup... like, to the point where I eat it every day.

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the_bub_from_the_pit

#50 August 02, 2009, 05:09:58 am

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people who can't eat vegetables are babies

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dragonx

#51 August 02, 2009, 05:17:59 am

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Quote from: Mince Wobley on August 02, 2009, 04:46:56 am

I bet you can't even tell the difference

tbh i wouldnt know about the fruits but organic salad, i can tell the difference thank you!

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Brad

#52 August 02, 2009, 05:23:01 am

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Quote from: FlowerPower on August 02, 2009, 05:09:58 am

people who can't eat vegetables are babies

Or perhaps we are the men

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Mince Wobley

#53 August 02, 2009, 05:25:34 am

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Quote from: Brad on August 02, 2009, 05:23:01 am

Or perhaps we are the men

No, literally, babies can't eat vegetables

Dragonx: prove that in a double blind test

Play Raimond Ex (if you haven't already)

I'll not TAKE ANYTHING you write like this seriously because it looks dumb

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dragonx

#54 August 02, 2009, 05:28:40 am

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Quote from: Mince Wobley on August 02, 2009, 05:25:34 am

No, literally, babies can't eat vegetables

Dragonx: prove that in a double blind test

sure set one up for me

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Brad

#55 August 02, 2009, 05:33:12 am

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babies that can't eat people are vegetables

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Frisky SKeleton

#56 August 02, 2009, 08:53:33 am

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i discovered recently the wonder of blenders to transform disgusting vegetables into delicious vegetable mash. mashed beens, mashed cauliflower leaves, mashed cauliflower.
i'm really keen to try roast potatoes with mashed beef though.

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fatty

#57 August 02, 2009, 11:48:41 am

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Fuck organic food, I eat rocks.

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Marge

#58 August 02, 2009, 11:53:49 am

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Quote from: DietCoke on August 01, 2009, 12:12:41 am

if you ask nicely at some orchards and berry farms they'll let you pick a lot for a modest price. Why is visiting where your food comes from strange?

I get going to some local orchard twice a summer to pick litres of berries for the winter, but being aware of the origins of every egg, potato, apple, carrot and onion you buy and having actually seen first hand how they're raised sounds like an ridiculous amount of effort.

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Vellfire

#59 August 02, 2009, 12:45:15 pm

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Quote from: Evangel on August 01, 2009, 02:02:37 pm

do you live in depression-era monroeville?

no but most of his patients are elderly so THAT'S THEIR LIFESTYLE i guess

he has one patient that's allergic to eggs and has been her whole life but she really likes baking and so she makes cakes for everybody even though she's never tasted one

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I get going to some local orchard twice a summer to pick litres of berries for the winter, but being aware of the origins of every egg, potato, apple, carrot and onion you buy and having actually seen first hand how they're raised sounds like an ridiculous amount of effort.

I agree with this, you can't really track down ALL OF YOUR FOOD (at least not and have time to eat!), but it is nice knowing where some of it comes from. I like knowing that the produce I'm eating came from so-and-so's yard down the street. But, if it's not the right season and I have to just go get it from the supermarket, then whatever, that's life. Sometimes you just gotta eat what you have.

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ATARI

#60 August 02, 2009, 03:47:02 pm

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i pretty much don't give a shit where the fruits/veggies i'm eating came from but maybe that is just me

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