Food Quality

Instant noodles or cup noodles, are they safe?

Nicz159 — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:56:42 GMT

Hi. I'm really curious about Instant noodles or cup noodles. Of what I could gain and risk when eating them. I always see people only eating instant noodles everyday instead of a complete meal, and I'm really really curious if they get enough nutrients by just eating instant noodles.

EU report: GM Fish risks too high changes environment forever

NonGMOTalk — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:32:18 GMT

http://www.examiner.com/x-5148-LA-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d5-EU-report-GM-Fish-risks-too-high-changes-environment-forever?cid=exrss-LA-Environmental-Health-Examiner

The commercial breeding of GM fish should be approached with caution on fears they could pose a health risk to humans and threaten natural breeds, new research has said.

Non-GMO Group on Facebook: http://groups.to/responsibletechnology/
Non-GMO Authority - www.responsibletechnology.org

Lifeway kefir

shoelace — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:10:07 GMT

I drink lifeway kefir right now. It IS pasteurized unfortunately so my question is this. Does the process of culturing this product, since it claims to have many beneficial bacteria in it, make it safe to consume? If no then am I better off just dumping it all together?

Eggs?

Clivian — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:17:38 GMT

Hello,

I've heard that its not good for your health to eat more than 1 egg per day (especially the yolks). In some of the recipes in the forum there are at least 2-3 eggs in one meal. So my question is is it safe to eat more than 1 egg per day (whole egg including the yolk), and if it isn't why not?
Also, does it make a difference if the eggs are free-range?

Regards,
George

Grass Fed Beef

KathiD — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:52:16 GMT

My husband and I have been living in Costa Rica for two years. We have found it increasingly difficult to eat food in the United States, especially beef, chicken and pork. The reason: Costa Rican cattle are only grass fed, never given growth hormones, and only given antibiotics WHEN the cow is actually sick - not as a pre-emptive measure against illness. The result: The meat is fantastic!!! The beef especially if amazing. It is tender, and tasty (it actually has a taste), not like the cardboard tasting beef in the U.S (unless it has been spiced to the point of being almost inedible, or aged forever). I'm talking real taste, and even more surprising - virtually no fat. BUT, the main reason we like it so much: I no longer get sick eating meat. No colds, flu's, constipation, bloating, heartburn, feeling run down etc. I had become a strict vegetarian in the U.S. for over 12 years, because eating the beef, pork, and chicken in the U.S. was making me sick. Chickens are not supersized in Costa Rica, but the taste - amazing. Same with the pork. It is juicy, and flavorful almost beyond belief. I don't think I've ever seen a time where I could fry an entire package of bacon and have just about 1 tablespoon of fat afterwards, same with the pork sausage - whoever heard of this?!?! We will be coming back to the U.S. for a few months this year, and I'm looking to find meat similar to what we get in Costa Rica. I'm hoping that your beef is the answer. I welcome any comments and suggestions. Kathi

Question about industrial chicken farming

Terrifiedconsumer — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:29:04 GMT

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I'm doing this project for a college class, our teacher told us we have to write about something where we want to change a real life law or regulation. Now, I'm not really an animal activist, but I think its discussing how the "FDA approve" meat industry raises live stock. Unfortunately my teacher said that the meat industry to too broad of a topic, and I had to narrow it to chickens, and how chicken raising effects human health. So I can only write about how this chicken industry effects humans, and I need to back up my argument with CREDIBLE sources.

I heard a few things about how the anti-biotics lead to super strains of bacteria. I have heard how the animals can grow parasites in their intestine from breathing in fecal matter fumes all day. I have also heard that the hormones have negative health effects. I’ve also heard that the chicken farms pollute entire rivers by dumping the chicken waste into rivers.

What I need is a “Credible” source that states this in either a text book or website. However, I don’t know what organizations are “credible”.

Please post on any credible sources that I can use and cite and give credit too ect. that talk about how the Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 industrial chicken raising business effects human health.

Here are a few nice videos of the situation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVxv7PPGZqg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpbtBgLfl90&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTXPyMOxzt4&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfgFWpNWFNg&feature=related

Has anyone heard of the "natural" sweetener Whey Low?

realbella1 — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 15:51:58 GMT

I was on a gluten free bakery's website the other day and read about a natural sweetner they use called Whey Low. Here is the website. Has anyone heard of it? I am wondering if it is truly safe, or if it's just another Splenda-type gimmick. http://www.wheylow.com/

Has anyone else heard of this "Ban on Organic Farming" initiated on February 04, 2009?

TNoble — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:27:09 GMT

My friend and I were just recently talking and she expressed some concern from a conversation she and her father were having. Basically, he told her about Corporate Agribusinesses lobbying and attempting to criminalize farmers who choose to farm organically. Furthermore, the vagueness of the bill would also penalize those of us who do it in our home.

So, naturally, I googled, "Ban on Organic Farming" and the first site hit showed a YouTube Video confirming what she had heard. I don't know if this is a spoof (it is not very funny, might I add, if it is). It just seemed very believable because the sponsors are none other than Monsanto (surprise, surprise), Tyson (oh, imagine that), Cardell (?), and ADF.

The content of the video summary:

Monsanto, Tyson, Cardell (?), and ADF are attempting to get a bill passed in Congress (with only a TWO WEEK time frame to stop it) that criminalizes organic farming on any level. It would be a crime to grow it in your backyard and even consume it.

The Agriculture Department of each state would function as "The Food Police" and enforce the federal mandate on the ban against organic farming.

The bill would allow these agribusiness giants to federally order small business organic farmers what to feed their livestock, how to medically treat them, and FORCE them to spray toxic chemicals on their produce. If they refuse, they will be fined up to HALF A MILLION DOLLARS.

They would effectively criminalize ALL ASPECTS of organic farming by citing them as federal crimes because they would be sources of seed contamination [to Monsanto]. (If you are unsure as to what I am talking about, please watch the "Future of Food" by Lily Films)

Furthermore, small farms would be industrialized, where the farmers would be FORCED to buy said medicines, chemicals, and dietary products.

The Bill is H.R.875 in its entirety

Here is a link to it:

http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:h875ih.txt.pdf

Can someone please provide me with any other pertinent information to further research this? How do we spread the word and protect our right to safe food? It seems like we are all going to have go buy heirloom seeds and start guerilla farming!

Sincerely,

T. Noble

Food Quality and the Health Care Industry

george8211 — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:13:56 GMT

I would like hear your comments, options, and possibly an article by Dr. Mercola regarding the

Relationship between the Health Care Industry and the Growers / Owners of Food Production.

The Health Care Industry is the major financial recipient of poor quality foods that lack

nutritional value. Is the Health Care Industry lobbying for healthier foods or happy that

current and future foods will bring them more $$$$.

Almond Four

DaSilva — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:51:35 GMT

I am interested to know if almond flour is a good substitute for white flour. Also, I can't seem to find anywhere the differences in coconut type nutrition. I know how healthy coconut oil is but what about just plain old coconut like shredded or milk.

Thanks!

Jenni

Is Teeccino an okay substitute for coffee and tea?

MarthaB — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:41:30 GMT

I gave up coffee and recently tea, but I still miss both. Is it okay to drink a cup of teeccino in the morning?

TIA!

Real Raw Milk Link

laceywillow — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:10:34 GMT

Under this link Dr. Mercola recommended on finding raw milk......I found an Amish natural Creamery

in Kalona, Iowa where raw milk is prohibited. The milk sold by this creamery is vat pasteurized non-homogenized organic milk

is this milk exceptable?

Annie

Store Bought Meat

laceywillow — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 16:14:40 GMT

I am a new Protein Type and I have a problem with any meat bought in a grocery store.

I am on a buget that does not allow me to afford Organic grass fed beef, chicken, or wild caught salmon.

Should I go ahead and risk my health with store bought meat. I haven't eaten store bought meat for quite sometime

and since Iv'e turned out as a Protein Type I don't know what to do. I am eating everything on the protein type meal Ideas

"but the meat" and this I am sure defeats the whole purpose.

Thanks, Annie Tryon

nutritional typing

Replenishers — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:24:20 GMT

I just finised taking the test. I am dissapointed with how brief and vague the questions were. It does not seem that such a test could lead to an accurate assessment of my particular nutritional type. However, I do believe that there is information on this sight and forum that could be beneficial on health issues that would otherwise be difficult to find. I will continue to ask questions and search the sight for advice.

Coconut oil

ArizonaSharona — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:31:33 GMT

Hi Glen,

I am curious. I've been using Tropical Traditions products for a few years now. I realize that Dr. Mercola is now endorsing Fresh Shores. Is there something wrong with the quality of TropTraditions? I use their Virgin Organic and also the expeller pressed (which I am told has the same wondeful properties..just no odor or tase of coconut). I also like some of their skin lotions, etc.

Are you at liberty to tell me if there was a problem with TT? If it's just a business decision, that's fine...I'm just concerned about product quality.

Thanks..

Sharon

New Zealand Beef

Dan Monaco — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 17:43:35 GMT

Dear Glen,

The only source of free range beef I have found in local health food

stores is at Trader Joes. It also states it is antibiotic and hormone free.

Is the fact that this product is from New Zealand an issue? New Zealand has

a good reputation when it comes to food but it seems like quite a distance

for meat to travel.

Thanks,

Dan

olives

Marty_Etsell — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 20:39:38 GMT

Glen, are any of the canned store bought olives good to eat or is it better to purchase them from an olive bar or something. Marty

Limited Imcome and Availability

napa4us — Sun, 26 Feb 2006 16:39:23 GMT

Glen,

I am a stay at home mom with a limited income, could you give me some ideas on buying high purine protein? I have been consuming A LOT lately.

Thanks!

Norma

What to Avoid

Survey Questions — Thu, 02 Feb 2006 14:22:04 GMT

I am a protein type. I know from your report what foods are best for me. My question is what foods should I specially avoid being a protein type. Thank you for your attention.

Organics

Survey Questions — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 15:32:20 GMT

How important is it to buy organic foods?