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Earthy
06-14-2007, 03:20 PM
What do you think about genetically engineered foods? I have added several links in case some are not sure what it is. Kinda scary hu.

http://www.thecampaign.org/

http://www.psrast.org/intro1.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetically_modified_food

http://www.orpheusweb.co.uk/john.rose/index.html

http://www.organicconsumers.org/gelink.cfm

http://www.gefoodalert.org/

http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/geneticall7.cfm
Euphemism
06-14-2007, 04:07 PM
Organic costs more and they taste the same, why should I care if it's been genetically engineered against plant viruses?
missinseattle
06-14-2007, 04:32 PM
I personally try to buy organic when I can. Unfortunately when it comes to produce organics are slim around here- and what they do have is pretty sad unless you shop at the ritzy grocery stores which are 40 minutes away.

I think organics taste different- meat and produce wise. Usually tastes better and has more flavor.
P.H.
06-15-2007, 07:11 PM
Thanks, Nellie, for posting this. Years ago already, human genes were being transferred into cows to make cow milk less likely to cause allergic reactions in infants. It sounds a bit like cannibalism to me!
JenniBear
06-16-2007, 03:59 PM
I steer clear of genetically engineered foods as much as I possibly can. We buy foods from a major national/organic grocery.
Ava Rose
06-17-2007, 06:33 PM
Thanks, Nellie, for posting this. Years ago already, human genes were being transferred into cows to make cow milk less likely to cause allergic reactions in infants. It sounds a bit like cannibalism to me!

I agree! lol. However, think of it this way...we are the only species who drinks the milk of another species. lol. Not that I want to consume human milk or anything. Just a thought!

I personally buy organic whenever I can. I do not want my children raised on chemicals I know nothing about.
Earthy
06-17-2007, 07:49 PM
Ava Rose, I have been buying rice milk and it's really good. You could always try that. I use it for anything that calls for milk.
Emma's#1fan
06-17-2007, 09:54 PM
Handsome loves rice milk!!!!!!!!!
He is very lactose intolerant and the good thing about rice milk is we can also make it if we had to, unlike milk.

It is scary when you think that the majority of what is purchased in a regular market contains chemicals and other unnatural ingredience. So much is processed now. I understand why it is done, but it seems to have gone to the extreme.
Patty
Euphemism
06-17-2007, 10:11 PM
If we get rid of processed foods the ramen industry would die over night, along with millions of teenagers.
Ava Rose
06-17-2007, 10:33 PM
If we get rid of processed foods the ramen industry would die over night, along with millions of teenagers.

LOL!!! My kids love ramen noodles. I ate tons of them in college. I don't buy them at all anymore...they are terrible for you!
Deena
06-17-2007, 11:59 PM
LOL!!! My kids love ramen noodles. I ate tons of them in college. I don't buy them at all anymore...they are terrible for you!
They are? <sigh>
Jr2007
06-18-2007, 06:53 AM
wow i didnt know about geneticaly engineered food >.> how the crap do you know the diffrence i couldnt open the links pc is kinda slow today
KrisRV
06-18-2007, 12:40 PM
why are ramen noodles bad for you, never heard of that before.
JenniferErix
06-18-2007, 12:46 PM
I don't think Ramen noodles per se are bad for anyone...

It is the little packet of SALT (Flavoring) that comes with them! hahaha!
KrisRV
06-18-2007, 12:49 PM
I see Jen I didn't think they were bad either.
Deena
06-18-2007, 04:35 PM
I don't use the seasoning packets ever anyway. I add my own seasoning, because those packets have MSG in them!
Earthy
06-18-2007, 06:47 PM
Yeah, I never used the seasoning packs either, I haven't had those in forever though.

Yep, rice milk is the way to go. I used soy for a long time, then discovered rice milk and switched.
JenniferErix
06-18-2007, 06:55 PM
those packets have MSG in them!

MSG!
THAT's what I was thinking of!
momothem
06-18-2007, 08:41 PM
MSG--Mmm So Good
Deena
06-18-2007, 08:42 PM
Yeah, I never used the seasoning packs either, I haven't had those in forever though.

Yep, rice milk is the way to go. I used soy for a long time, then discovered rice milk and switched.
That's funny. We were using rice milk, and switched from that to the soy milk! :)
Earthy
06-19-2007, 11:43 AM
That's funny. We were using rice milk, and switched from that to the soy milk! :)

Really, that's funny. Why did you switch to soy? Do you have a preference? Do you use if for everything?
Deena
06-19-2007, 02:45 PM
My 13yo says the soy is less watery. We had read about benefits of soy, so decided to switch. It worked out well, the kids like it better. Yes, we use it for everything.
KrisRV
06-19-2007, 02:49 PM
MSG--Mmm So Good






that is so cute.
Earthy
06-19-2007, 07:40 PM
My 13yo says the soy is less watery. We had read about benefits of soy, so decided to switch. It worked out well, the kids like it better. Yes, we use it for everything.

Yes, I did notice that rice milk is a bit watery. Maybe I will go back and forth. Variety is always good.