10.21.2010
My thoughts this Thursday
I never thought I would be the person to get into organic foods, but things have changed. Jade & I had been discussing the hormones & such that they pump into milk, eggs, meats etc.... and it had me change my tune. Have you seen some of the girls and the size of their tatas lately??? Sorry to be so forward, but good grief, girls these days are getting their periods earlier, developing when they are still in elementary. What gives? Added hormones to food? There has to be a link there.
When Ruby turned a year and started chugging whole milk, I switched our milk to organic. Yes, it is a little more expensive, but worth every penny. After the milk, I started buying organic eggs, then started focusing on meat. We are not big red meat eaters to begin with, but I am trying my hardest to stay away from a lot of red meats or anything that has been processed.
We are not in a financial position to switch everything over to organic, but I think switching dairy & meats can make a huge difference.
My question for you is: Do you buy organic foods? If so, what do you buy organic? Everything? Just a few things?
I have set up a poll and it allows you to make more than one choice. I would love to see what everything thinks. If you do not want to leave a comment, that is fine, but if you have a chance, could you take the time to weigh in on the poll?
Remember, this is a judgement free zone. :) I am just curious where you stand.
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I've noticed everything you've noticed in young girls these days. I've also noticed that I'm hearing about more and more babies, my youngest included, that have belly issues. It seems like more and more babies can't tolerate milk/soy and other things until after a year. What gives? What are we eating or not eating that is doing this?
I wish I paid more attention to foods.
Not judging, of course but I wanted to let you know that we learned in school that the FDA now regulates the use of hormones in both milk and meat (as in, it's against the FDA law to do that and is banned) so in terms of meat and milk causing early puberty because of hormones, that's a misnomer. That's not to say that children aren't getting added hormones elsewhere but according to the FDA, milk and meat are no longer the culprit.
I buy organic milk, eggs and produce for the most part. Especially the "Dirty Dozen" as far as fruits and vegetables go...peaches, berries, celery, etc. All hang on to the pesticides like crazy. I work in toxicology so I see the impacts on a daily basis. I wish I could afford to buy all organic and locally grown foods because I would. That just isn't always an option. Take today, for instance, we had McDonald's for lunch and Subway for dinner :)
Glad you are thinking green. All you do to help your families health is Aok. I have been buying some of my veggies organic.
I don't buy anything organic. In fact, I haven't given it much thought at all to be honest. I think you just need to do what makes sense for your family and what you feel right!
We also do milk and the eggs and meat are next. We are doing it slowly but surely and even though the cost sucks, it's what we feel is right.
I was much better at buying organic until the money pinch came it. I make sure that the milk is hormone free. I try to buy cage free eggs and the one brand of chicken that is close to organic that we have here, but there are times when I have to buy what is on sale. I try not to have a lot of soy either. I think bc soy is starting to be added to everything in some form might be adding excess estrogen.
Try to watch out for cosmetic ingredients like parabens which are hormone disrupters.
I don't purchase organic (mostly because of the cost) however on the other hand, I totally agree with you that little girls develop at a much younger age than I ever did! I know personally, that when I was growing up foods like McD's, etc were a treat & not a part of my weekly meal plan like some kids today. It wasn't until I began driving myself around that I would indulge in it more frequently. Jump ahead a few years to when my oldest was a 2 yr old and her father gave her McD's quite often when she was with him...surprise, she had developed a chest and started her period by age 11. hmmm? Ok, now that I've written a novel, ha! Good for you Les & making healthier choices for you & your family!
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