Originally Posted by
Just Dahlia
My first question would be why?
Organic basically means no pesticides no chemicals right?
They charge you an arm and a leg in the grocery store for Organic:eek: Can you really trust them:confused:
I don't believe you will ever be able to go completely Organic unless you grow your own veggies and never eat anywhere but at home.
I'm sorry but the whole thing sounds crazy to me and I have tried a lot of things.
I can buy an Organic small tomato at $1.50 or buy the regular one at $.35. I'm going with the cheap tomato and washing.
I do however grow a lot of my own vegetables, only because I enjoy it. I always stay away from the Organic dept, just don't understand why.
A family member once asked my Step Mother in Law, also my best friend (long title) if the Artichoke she was serving was Organic? She wasn't quite sure how to answer this considering it was grown in her garden and picked that afternoon and everyone knew that.
Maybe I'm not quite understanding what it actually means to be Organic?
Sorry for the long post:)
No offense but this "washing it off" thing is a bit absurd.. If you could simply wash off the fact that most produce is nuked and has been pumped full of chemicals then why would organics even have a market? There's a reason.. and yes, you should trust most places that do, but you should also buy locally. Buying locally ensures direct local economy support and you know it was fresh picked, traveled once over a short distance, and never processed.
I work as an sub-contracted laborer for a buddy of mine on his hydroponically grown organic veggies, greens, fruits, herbs, lettuces, cucumbers, etc. I know first hand there's a HUGE difference. Also, buying locally you're not paying for it to be shipped from Mexico etc.. You can usually talk to them and haggle prices and get lower prices for bulk or for pre-ordering and so forth.. Google local farmers markets and find one near you. I live in the Orlando, FL area and I know of two big ones nearby plus cage-free and free ranged eggs, honey, breads, dairy products, and even pet foods. There's a whole big world of organics all around you.. You just got to tap into it.. Goodluck!