Seems so, especially after seeing the film, Food Inc. Pretty scary when it’s all put together and the audience has to swallow it in 90 minutes.
The film points out with overwhelming evidence what spurs these huge corporate food giants on, which apparently has nothing with providing wholesome foods to Americans and the world. I say Americans, because the film was focused on those living in the U.S. We do have more options here in Mexico. It is still less expensive to buy veggies and fruits then to eat a burger and fries, not so it seems in the U.S.
Not only that, it has been resolved that local is fresher (duhhh) and organics contain…
• Organic fruit and vegetables contain up to 40 percent more antioxidants
• Organic produce had higher levels of beneficial minerals like iron and zinc
• Milk from organic herds contained up to 90 percent more antioxidant
Many food industry experts (I guess you can’t trust these guys anyway) continue to state that there is little difference between organic and conventionally raised produce.
I suppose they do say that. Have you seen these guys? Most of them are about 50 lbs over weight, and ex-experts and wizards from huge corporations like MONSANTO…Those are the same guys making the food and drug laws in the U.S. I wonder what THEY eat for dinner.
Food grown in healthier soil, with natural fertilizers and no chemicals, simply has to be more nutritious. It is common sense and common knowledge, though knowledge is greatly suppressed in the U.S. and beyond about any of these things.
Speaking of knowledge… Have you seen the food labels…they are getting more ambiguous all the time. Just try and find out where that organic baby spinach comes from the next time you are in the cold room at Costco.
Do they ever mention what that plastic box was gassed with before packing that pretty produce? No, of course not, but you will note that the produce turns to mush after 24 hours of being exposed to air. Please note that product packaging is not regulated. So, you know how THEY are…(anything goes for the Profit King)…how about a little preservative gas cocktail in that Brazilian packed organic spinach to keep them lively and fresh for the month they are in transportation. Really? From Brazil all the way to the U.S. then Mexico? Plus a little radiation helps to keep the mold off those lovely apples and pears for at least a month.
Even if you prefer to purchase organic imports,
the mandatory gassing at the border deletes any positive properties.
If you want to get the freshest, tasty, nutrient-rich foods available, you simply must seek out real sources close to home. When I say “real sources” I’m referring to farmers, local markets, and community-supported agriculture programs.
Know also that many small farmers raise their foods according to organic standards, yet are unable to afford the certification process to legally call them so. Certification costs anywhere from 3000.00 US$ and up…that’s a bundle of pesos. The lengthy and costly certification serves to push up the cost and price of organics.
It happens that we have been in the organic food business from the get go here in Mexico, I can tell you, Certification means very little. We find growers that wave their certification like a flag and meanwhile receive produce from all over and stamp certified organic on everything, not knowing, or caring how the product has been handled or produced.
The Bottom line?
Stick to eating food that comes from your community, in the most natural form possible. Eat meats, vegetables, fruits, cheeses, sprouts, herbs and more that come from a local source.
Know your supplier. Organic certification does not mean much except a higher price tag. Consider sustainability and the amount of energy it takes to get a veggie or meat product from another country to P.V.
Ok ok ...
Now go and enjoy your dinner…we are having the family over for barbeque, local beef, salsa and veggies from the garden and tortillas of course.
The film points out with overwhelming evidence what spurs these huge corporate food giants on, which apparently has nothing with providing wholesome foods to Americans and the world. I say Americans, because the film was focused on those living in the U.S. We do have more options here in Mexico. It is still less expensive to buy veggies and fruits then to eat a burger and fries, not so it seems in the U.S.
Not only that, it has been resolved that local is fresher (duhhh) and organics contain…
• Organic fruit and vegetables contain up to 40 percent more antioxidants
• Organic produce had higher levels of beneficial minerals like iron and zinc
• Milk from organic herds contained up to 90 percent more antioxidant
Many food industry experts (I guess you can’t trust these guys anyway) continue to state that there is little difference between organic and conventionally raised produce.
I suppose they do say that. Have you seen these guys? Most of them are about 50 lbs over weight, and ex-experts and wizards from huge corporations like MONSANTO…Those are the same guys making the food and drug laws in the U.S. I wonder what THEY eat for dinner.
Food grown in healthier soil, with natural fertilizers and no chemicals, simply has to be more nutritious. It is common sense and common knowledge, though knowledge is greatly suppressed in the U.S. and beyond about any of these things.
Speaking of knowledge… Have you seen the food labels…they are getting more ambiguous all the time. Just try and find out where that organic baby spinach comes from the next time you are in the cold room at Costco.
Do they ever mention what that plastic box was gassed with before packing that pretty produce? No, of course not, but you will note that the produce turns to mush after 24 hours of being exposed to air. Please note that product packaging is not regulated. So, you know how THEY are…(anything goes for the Profit King)…how about a little preservative gas cocktail in that Brazilian packed organic spinach to keep them lively and fresh for the month they are in transportation. Really? From Brazil all the way to the U.S. then Mexico? Plus a little radiation helps to keep the mold off those lovely apples and pears for at least a month.
Even if you prefer to purchase organic imports,
the mandatory gassing at the border deletes any positive properties.
If you want to get the freshest, tasty, nutrient-rich foods available, you simply must seek out real sources close to home. When I say “real sources” I’m referring to farmers, local markets, and community-supported agriculture programs.
Know also that many small farmers raise their foods according to organic standards, yet are unable to afford the certification process to legally call them so. Certification costs anywhere from 3000.00 US$ and up…that’s a bundle of pesos. The lengthy and costly certification serves to push up the cost and price of organics.
It happens that we have been in the organic food business from the get go here in Mexico, I can tell you, Certification means very little. We find growers that wave their certification like a flag and meanwhile receive produce from all over and stamp certified organic on everything, not knowing, or caring how the product has been handled or produced.
The Bottom line?
Stick to eating food that comes from your community, in the most natural form possible. Eat meats, vegetables, fruits, cheeses, sprouts, herbs and more that come from a local source.
Know your supplier. Organic certification does not mean much except a higher price tag. Consider sustainability and the amount of energy it takes to get a veggie or meat product from another country to P.V.
Ok ok ...
Now go and enjoy your dinner…we are having the family over for barbeque, local beef, salsa and veggies from the garden and tortillas of course.
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