Open Question: What is acacia gum in food?

It's a common ingredient in organic foods. Is it cancer causing?

9 Mar 2010, 9:22 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Compounds Important to Life?

1. Lasagna, difficult-boiled eggs, and table sugar are compounds from living organisms. Biochemically, which 2 are most same? Why? 3. Sulfuric acid is added to table sugar. A gas was released, water formed and a black residue remained. What was the gas? What was the black residue? Where was the water from? 4. Popcorn, crackers, honey, cotton. What type of organic compound is represented? 6. Fudge, butter, peanut butter, walnuts, bread. Which of these are proteins? 9. Alcohol, dog food, carrots, water, marshmallow. Which of these is not organic?

9 Mar 2010, 7:46 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Need help with food habits!?

Well, I am 13 years old, and I am a girl. First of every, I do not need any weight loss, I am not fat at every. I just want to learn better eating habits. I have trouble eating because I am so busy with sports, I tend to skip meals and overeat when I do have a meal. Here is my schedule if it helps-- school, track, gym, hw, basketball. Repeat. I don't know when to eat! when I receive home from basketball, its around 8:00 to 9: 00 at night. Lunch at school is at 11 in the morning. Another question, what should I eat to stay healthy. I was thinking of asking my mom to keep the home full of (IDK if you have this where you live, but) Whole Foods, organic food. Thanks a ton!

9 Mar 2010, 6:40 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: good meal plan during pregnancy?

almost everyday i eat: whole grain cereal with fat free milk (organic) for breakfast banana or yogurt home made turkey burger (wheat bread, lettuce, onion, ketchup, cheese) for lunch strawberries/apple fried chicken in olive oil with onions and spinach. sometimes steamed asparagus. for dinner other snacks: fruits, pretzals, eggs, potato and almonds... sometimes i'll have a steak. or if i dont have time to cook i'll eat pizza or chick-fil-a or subway. i'll also have ice cream if i have the craving. my husband always makes spaghetti too so theres that on some days. to drink: water, orange juice, welches and v8 fruit juices. anyway does that sound nutritious for my baby? i try my best to stay away from junk food as much as possible. im asian so sometimes i'll have some asian foods like kimchi and seaweed soup. please share what your meal plan is too :)

9 Mar 2010, 6:15 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: What do you feed your dogs?

I was at PetSmart today and realized the only semi good dog food there way Blue Buffolo. I was completely shocked and appauled. I feed EVO and would never hurt my dog by feeding Iams, Purina, Kibble N Bits, Ol Roy, Science Diet, Max, Ekanuba, or etc. Why do people feed them these kinds is it ignorance or price? My EVO isn't much more exspensive the Science Deit but, is 100% better. These are the top rated dogs foods on the market: •Acana Dog Food •Addiction Dog Food •Artemis Dog Food •Back to Basics Dog Food •BLUE Dog Food •BLUE Organics •BLUE Wilderness •California Natural Dog Food •Canine Caviar Dog Food •Dog Whisperer - Cesar Milan Dog Food •Eagle Pack Dog Food •EVO Dog Food •Fromm Dog Food •GO Natural Dog Food •Horizon Legacy Dog Food •Innova Dog Food •Nature's Variety Instinct Dog Food •Karma Dog Food •Merrick Dog Food •Dick Van Patten - Natural Balance Dog Food •NOW •ORGANIX (Castor and Pollux) •Orijen •Party Animal (Canned Only) •Nature's Variety Prairie •Solid Gold Dog Food •Taste of the Wild Dog Food •Timberwolf Dog Food •Wellness Dog Food •Weruva Dog Food (Canned Dog Food Only) •Wysong Dog Food So any way, what do you every feed your dogs/puppies? Very worst on the market are: •Abady Dog Food •Alpo Dog Food •Beneful Dog Food •Bil Jac Dog Food •Diamond Dog Food (Plain, Regular Formula) •Good Life Recipe •Iams Dog Food •Kasco Dog Food •Kibbles 'n Bits Dog Food •Ol' Roy Dog Food •Pedigree Dog Food •Purina Pro Plan Dog Food •Purina One Dog Food •Science Diet Dog Food Just in case you guys where wondering. BTW, Ceasers in on the worst list too it's just wasn't on that perticular one. You obviously know nothing about high quality dog foods. When a high protein dog food is introduced it can cause diarrhea at first due to the high proteins.

9 Mar 2010, 5:49 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Did you know of the raw food recall?

LINCOLN, Neb., March 9 (UPI) -- Nature's Variety Inc. says it's recalling its chicken formula raw frozen diets for dogs and cats because the pet food might be contaminated with bacteria. The Lincoln, Neb., company said the recall involves medallions, patties and single chubs of chicken formula or organic chicken formula raw frozen diets with "Best If Used By" dates on or before "2/5/11." Officials said the recalled pet food products might be contaminated with salmonella, posing a health risk for animals, as well as humans who handle the products. Pets with salmonella infections may become lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever or vomiting. Some pets may experience only a decreased appetite, fever or abdominal pain. The "Best If Used By" date is on the back of the package. The products were sold through the Internet and by retail stores across the United States and Canada. No other Nature's Variety products are involved in the recall. Consumers who have purchased a recalled product can return the unopened package for a refund. If the package has been opened, secure it in a covered trash receptacle and then take your receipt, or the empty package in a sealed bag, to the retailer for a refund or replacement. Consumers with questions can call the company at 800-374-3142. A listing of the recalled pet foods and more information is available at http://www.naturesvariety.com/news/33. Clumsical, umm.... I'm not making this sound worse than it is, I'm posting it out of courtesy to those who may feed raw and it's not for humans! It's processed frozen raw meat for dogs, thus humans won't be getting sick........

9 Mar 2010, 5:21 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: im not gay i just really love.....?

....RAINBOWS! can i receive an AMENNN! :) so yeah i really adore rainbows. but here are some other things i adore (which are NOT gay) -roller-skates -nice drapes -pomeranian puppies -pointy italian boots with faux fur lining -single tall sugar-free vanilla soy lattes with cinnamon -chardonnay -coco chanel -cotton candy -balloons -every organic food -tea with honey -tiny newborn kittens hahah.

9 Mar 2010, 4:08 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Chinese Foods in Resturant?

I don't wanna eat anything processed , I am trying go organic . But I am pondering if Chinese resturant cook processed meats? Because I have never seen anything like that in store. What nice oil does they use to cook with foods, are they a good vitamin- essential oil?

9 Mar 2010, 3:59 am | click here for answers

Open Question: Do you have some Organic or Natural Recpies to share?

Homemade body care recipes! Homemade Cleaning solutions! Not looking for food recipes. Just DIY products that are safe, natural, and alot cheaper than what you can buy in store!

9 Mar 2010, 1:38 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Why can't I lose just 10 lbs?

I'm a very healthy person.. 22 years old, 5'4", 140lbs. I had a baby 17 months ago and gained about 60lbs during my pregnancy which is alot, I know.. I don't know how I gained so much to start with since at the time I was in the army and waking up at 5:30am every morning to work out and do PT.. I ate normal with a little extra junk here and there but not at alarming rates.. was far from being diagnosed with gestational diabetes.. Anyways, my pregnancy weight was 125-130 and I lost every my "baby fat" 6 months after my son was born but can't seem to receive rid of these lingering 10 lbs I have left. I want to lose it the healthy way but I'm starting to think I'm going to have to do something extreme to lose it. I work out everyday.. I have a treadmill at home and I run or walk 3-5 miles almost everyday, lift hand weights, pilates, hula hoop, jump rope. I'm doing something every single day and I stay active because I like to. I don't drink ANY soda and rarely eat out.. never quick food though. Here's an example of what I eat in a day: Breakfast: organic vanilla yogurt with fresh berries (raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries) Snack: Babybell swiss cheese with a few pretzels Lunch: Avacado/Turkey sandwhich on whole wheat bread Snack: Fruit (like watermelon and pineapple) or fruit smoothie (banana, strawberries, yogurt, milk, and peanut butter) Dinner: Something like spaghetti, broccoli, garlic bread.. I always cook things using healthy alternatives.. like ground turkey in place of ground beef, yogurt to substitute vegetable oil in baking, olive oil to substitute butter... things like that. I drink water, home made lemonade, beer, wine (only 1 alcoholic beverage a day usually), coffee, green tea, or orange juice. I'm also doing Jullian Michaels 14 day cleanse right now and am on day 4... no results yet. Any suggestions on what I could do different are very much appreciated. Thanks!

9 Mar 2010, 12:45 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: i am thinking about going vegan?

i am not so sure about it thou because i CANNOT live without bacon..dont even receive me started on bacon. anyway my other option that i was thinking about was eat more organic food and bringing my lunch to school insted of eating cafiteria food thats been in the freezer for 17 days or so. :P but organic food is expernsive so what are the cheapest foods to buy besides fruite because i receive that reguraly. thanks.shanks.banks. p.s.i am also in the proccess on finding a healthy exersize plan so i dont think that becoming a vegan is very good with that. once again, thanks.shanks.banks. :D

9 Mar 2010, 12:40 am | click here for answers

Open Question: GMO essay : Which one is better ?

Had to do an essay as a final project , i just need help deciding which one is better. Know its alot but sick appreciate every the help . THANKS SO MCH GMOs: A harmful new biotechnology Genetically modified organisms abbreviated as GMOs have been used for over 40 years. This relatively new biotechnology, first introduced in the 1970s was created to speed up the ripening process of several foods thus altering the genetic make up of these foods. The procedure includes a gene that is foreign to the species of the living organism to be injected into the organism’s seed. An example would be a fish gene that is injected into a strawberry’s seed. 95% of every GM crop are grown in the U.S., Canada, Argentina and China. These genetically engineered foods are unsafe, harmful and are gift and growing concerns around the world. They are environmentally hazardous, a risk to human health and economic concerns. There is a great fear that GMFs (Genetically modified foods) could be a threat to the health of humans. When a gene is introduced into a plant it could create a new type of allergen or a new type of allergy. This could be dangerous considering nobody will know that they are allergic to it and could continue to eat it. GMOs can cause allergic reactions to people because they might be allergic to the gene that was injected into the food and they wouldn’t even know it, because GM food products aren’t labeled. Earlier a test performed by Dr. Pusztai was conducted. Since humans share 90% of their genome (every organisms’ genetic material) with rats, so the test was done on a brown rat, so the information collected would be close if not exactly accurate. The rat was fed genetically modified potatoes which had rat genes injected into it. Within a period of 10 days the rat’s stomach and immune system was damaged and it’s organs shrank or didn’t properly develop like the spleen of the brain and it’s kidneys. When the rodent was fed a non-GM potato, it didn’t show any signs of damage. 30 years may be an abundant of time to discover some long term affects but it is still too early for that but if there were they could potentially affect the immune system and foetal development just like every of the other animals. “It’s better to be safe than sorry”, as quoted by Charles Secrett, executive director of anti-GM campaigners Friends of the earth. The fact that GMOs, in most parts of the world aren’t labeled is a major concern. Since GMO's are not legally forced to be labeled so we don't really know what products have been bio-engineered. Consumers have a right to know what’s in their food, especially concerning products for which health and environmental concerns have been raised. Without labels people can’t be sure if what they are eating is organic or not. Also people with allergies could receive allergic reactions because there aren’t any labels indicating what the food contains. labeling will allow consumers to identify and steer clear of food products that cause them problems. Labels aren’t put on because they would cost a lot more and GMOs are suppose to be cheap foods and adding labels would increase food prices. However manufactures are concerned and afraid that they will lose their food consumers. This is because half of the world doesn’t even know what GMOs are. After they find out they are afraid people will turn to organic foods instead. Many stores are withdrawing ingredients including GMOs from possess labeled products because they are also afraid of losing costumers. Cross-pollination can greatly affect the environment but is also a huge economic and pharmaceutical concern because when interbreeding/cross-pollination unpredictably takes place it could enter the crop of pharmaceutical products. There are new mazier crops that contain antibacterial properties causing them to become resistant to antibacterial drugs. Also the genetic material going into the food could guide a person to unintentionally break their religious or customary dietary laws. This is also because of not labeling GMFs. In conclusion GMOs are unreliable and unpredictable. They aren’t needed or wanted by the public. GMOs are a danger to nature, a threat to human health and an economic concern. The only reason they are bought is because there is an abundant amount of them and they are cheap to buy. The existing organizations that promote GMOs might say that the genetically engineered foods will feed the hungry but their only concerns just like any one else, is the money they are profiting from. And even if these modified organisms happen to arrive around and solve hunger, they won’t be able to solve the lack of nutrition and will likely create new problems. This new biotechnology is unsafe and should have never been created. Today needy Indian farmers are committing suicide because they cannot afford the elevated seed price, Mexico is loosing its old strains of corn never to be replaced again. Country after country is being contami

8 Mar 2010, 8:21 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: what are the pros and cons of organic foods ?

8 Mar 2010, 7:53 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Raw meat for cat treats?

Another cat food question, haha. Anyways, reading every the bad ingredients including BHA and BHT and every the grains in the regular cat treats, and those dried up every natural treats running at high price(not to mention they ARE dried), I was wondering how good of an idea it would be to just buy a piece of, say, organic chicken breast, freeze it in an appropriate container, and feed it in little parts to the cat as a treat instead(once thawed)? I'm assuming the cat would benefit from nutrients and like it more. Additional: adult, petite cat, who likes wet food, doesn't have preference of fish to chicken and vice versa. Yes, the cat DOES eat a nice helping of wet food every day, it does not contain any crap found in regular food as it's one of the better/natural brands.

8 Mar 2010, 5:57 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: What are some stereotypes about the state you are from?

I'm from Washington state. - It rains 24/7. (Actually, there are some sunny days despite what might seem like constant rain.) - We adore it. (I do, but my uncles who are also from the Pacific Northwest hate it.) - We're a bunch of liberal tree-hugging hippies. (Head east of the Cascade Mountains and you will look a big difference.) - We adore coffee. (I hate it with a passion. I prefer tea instead.) - Everybody eats organic food and wears flannel. (Organic food is a bit expensive for me, so I buy non-organics. And I still have my flannel jacket from my preteen years.) - Everyone listens to grunge. (I don't mind it, but I prefer smooth jazz and hardcore techno.)

8 Mar 2010, 5:40 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Oganic food....Then doesn't it loose its quality of being organic.?

So I eat organic as much as possible and do clean eating. I didnt have time to run to my regular store and I went to one closer. I bought organic avacados. Then today I realized they were wrapped in saran wrap which has toxins in it. What is the purpose. Its just like buying organic can goods and then they dont say BPA free. How are they allowed to say organic. Its nice of frustrating when your trying to stay away from those chemicals and things proclaimed to be organic but arnt. I dont do everything organic but as much as possible with fruit, veggies, dairy, and meat. cleaning supplies. Yes I cook my possess veggies. I just noticed they have them canned and I think its stupid they receive to say organic on them. I dont buy them. Potatoes: I agree its the point that I think its wrong for something to be advertised organic stating free of chemicals and antibiotics but yet the packaging will have them. I just say its untrue advertising. For the relax..I do eat fresh veggies and fruits and grow my possess. Its more of untrue advertising is more of where I was headed with the question. I do what I can control after that I dont worry about because we will never be able to receive away from every of it. I just have noticed a good change with in my body in the choices I have made. Thats every.

8 Mar 2010, 2:54 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Does poultry industry help reduce global warming?

It is of common knowledge that Eggs and Chicken have Nutritional benefits over other foods, but it is a little known fact that the entire Poultry Industry is helping to battle global warming in a very big way. It is also helping the economics of nations by making food more affordable to people. Let me explain how. First, approximately 50% of the poultry feed consists of ingredients like rice brokens, wheat brokens, De-oiled Rice barn, Sunflower Oil cake, De- oiled soya, De-oiled groundnut cake, De-oiled rapeseed meal etc., these ingredients are byproducts of grain processing or after oil extraction and is not used for human consumption. However, they have good protien and energy values. If these byproducts like broken rice or De-oiled rice barn are not used up by some means, then the price of rice would go up. If the byproducts such as Sunflower oil cake & groundnut oil cake are not used then the cost of extraction of oil (sunflower oil, Groundnut oil) will be met by increasing the price of cooking oil. Moreover, these byproducts would have to be dumped in landfills causing pollution to our precious air, water and land resources. Poultry industry helps subsidise the cost of grains and cooking oils for the entire population by using these ingredients in the production of nutritious eggs and chicken meat. every these over ingredients are used in production of poultry. One kilogram of poultry feed (constituting of these byproducts) is getting converted to seven to eight nutritious eggs in the table egg industry. Similarly, one kilogram of poultry feed is getting converted to 750 grams of white meat in the broiler (chicken meat) industry. Moreover, the poultry litter is used as a cheap valuble organic manure inplace of expensive chemical fertilizers to grow new crops of grains, fruits and vegetables. Poultry waste is also used along with other ingredients as a substrate for growing mushrooms. If you consider country chicken, an average hen produces about 50 - 60 eggs a year consuming about 50 Kgs of locally available ingredients. In the organised sector, a hen typically produces 280 - 300 eggs on average by consuming about 40 - 42 Kgs of feed in a year. It is evedient that from a productivity point of view also, poultry industry provides the maximum output utilizing minimal resources. Thus, poultry industry as a whole operates in a sustainable manner and is a forerunner in the cause of global warming. Research article suppourting this statement: http://www.worldpoultry.net/chickens/management/environment/intensive-poultry-production-better-for-global-warming-6883.html

8 Mar 2010, 2:42 am | click here for answers

Open Question: how can i succeed in school? (biology & chemistry)?

i'm really starting to doubt myself. this is my 3rd year in college and i am behind. i still have 2-3 more years to go. i am currently a dietetics major, nutrition & food. biology and chemistry are not very strong subjects for me. math is my strongest subject, but i really want to receive into dietetics. i'm so interested in learning about dieting and nutrition, i can't wait to receive into those classes. before i can start, i have to take every of these biology and chemistry classes. microbiology, biochemistry, organic chemistry and so on. i am really starting to doubt myself because i am still in the lower division classes and nice of struggling. not too bad, but i have to work 30 hours a week to pay for everything and i am just so scared that i will not do well when i receive to these hardcore upper division classes. i know that i have to outline the books well, take extensive notes and read through thoroughly, but a lot of the times i can't concentrate in the restrained time i have. i don't know what else to do. in order to receive into the post grad internship prgram, i have to receive amazing grades in these science courses and i just don't know if i can do it. also, i am doing well in every of my other courses, it's the sciences that i'm struggling with, especially chemistry. any suggestions? please help!

8 Mar 2010, 2:20 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: organic food ...processed food?

Which do you prefer? I started eating every organic foods becasue I noticed they made me feel better when I ate them. Just wanted to look how many people prefer organic and why?

8 Mar 2010, 12:01 am | click here for answers

Open Question: Some questions about Protists and Fungi?

Alright, this is what I got about Bacteria but I need the same info for Protists and Fungi. Bacteria: Goods: -Break Down Food -Help trash and Sewage Decompose -Produce Antibiotics and Vaccines -Some Produce Oxygen -Protection against bad bacteria Bads: -Bad Injuries -Disease -Sickness -Contaminate Food -Death Ecological Importance: -Found Everywhere:Water Soil Air Dust Food Deap Sea Plants Animals Swamps Hot Springs North and South Poles -Decompose Organic Matter -Completion of Cycles of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Sulfer, and Carbon So basically I need like, 5 good things, 5 bad things, Where they live, and what they do. For both Protists and Fungi! Thanks in Advance! (Don't be afraid to give out too much info ;) )

8 Mar 2010, 11:53 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Can anyone please help me with my psychology test?

Psychology is defined as: study of the brain, study of behavior and mental processes, study of animals, and study of biology and philosophy Phineas Gage suffered a serious brain injury when a rod went through his brain, the importance of his injury to psychology was: The seriousness of his injuries, the fact that he survived, the interest in the brain that his injuries caused, how the railroad company reacted Seeing school supplies in the stores and getting excited about the beginning of school is an example of which nice of learning: Observational, operant conditioning, aversion, classical conditioning. Zygote is to conception as to____________ is to birth: Sperm, Fetus, Embryo, egg Agents in our environment that cause arousal of ones mind and body are called: Stressors, teratogens, schema, fixations Which type of conflict would be illustrated by deciding to go to the dentist to receive a cavity drilled that is causing you trouble or endure the terrible pain that is causing and not being able to eat or drink anything: Approach-approach, Approach- avoidance, Avoidance-avoidance, Multiple approach multiple avoidance. Structuralism is to _________ as psychoanalysis is to __________ Observations-conscious, thought, society, interspections-free association, society-unconscious Herbie was in a serious motorcycle accident and as a result he is having trouble walking and playing the piano the part of the brain that he probably injured would be the : Cerebrum, frontal lobe, hippocampus, cerebellum Skinner is to_________ conditioning as Watson is to ______ conditioning: observational-classical, operant, classical, classical-operant, aversion-observational The approach in psychology that looks for genetic and organic reason to explain behavior is: Functionalism, structuralism, humanism, neurobiological The scanning device that can record the electrical activity of the brain and denote stages of snooze is the: EEG, MRI, FMRI, PET- Scan The chemicals that bridge the synaptic gap are regarded to as: Enzymes, compounds, axons, neurotransmitters The basic unit of the nervous system is the: Neuron, nerve, synapse, myelin Alcohol does mental and physical hurt to a prenatal child and therefore it is referred to as a: Drink, Teratogen, Poison, schema The process of changing physical stimulus neural stimulus is called: Transportation, transparent, transduction, transportation Your dog has learned to dance at your command for Dance and then getting a treat if your dog stops getting a treat for dancing what will happen: Generalization, extinction, discrimination, spontaneous recovery Which of the following would not be a teratogen: cigarettes, guide , rubella, steak Harry Harlow worked with baby monkeys and monkey mothers, baby monkeymand surrogate mothers, his research found that the most important thing to give a newborn for psychological health and well being is: Food, warm bedding, well decorated rooms, contact comfort You are playing with your baby sister and you hide her favorite toy below a pillow and she crawls to the pillow and tires to receive it, by doing this according to piaget, she has acquired: object permance, laws of conservation, assimiliation, accommodation Herbie switches from feeling full of energy and capable of anything to feeling absolutely worthless and not wanting to life any longer. Herbie is probably suffering from: Dissociate identity disorder, fugue, bipolar disorder, obsessive-complsive disorder He type of disorder that is characterized by complaints of physical symptoms that have no organic cause are referred to as: Dissocialize disorders, somatoform disorders, anxiety disorders mood disorders The drug that has shown to be effective in the treatment of bipolar disorder is: Lithuum, valium, dopamine, serotonin. Herbie was asked by his therapist to look at as set of inkblots and tell the therapist what he saw in them the type of therapist that herbie was seeing was a: Behavioristic, humanistic, psychoanaltytic, connitive The technique of severing the connections between the frontal lobe and the thalamus is called, Herbie has leanred that a ball of clay and that same ball of clay pulled out into a long rope are the same amout of clay and just the shape has be changed accordeing the piage, herbie is in the _________ stage of development The type of test that you are taking now could be considered a _________test: Projective, apitide, achievement, Rorschah The most frequent compulsion that is exhibited in obsessive compulsive disorder is: Thinking about dirt, hand washing, fear of spiders, thinking about germs. According to erikson, the task of the adult is: Generativity, stagnation, initiative, trust Herbie just took a cookie from the dish of cookies that his mom had baked. She told him to wait until they cooled but the couldn’t. She was on the phone and did not look him taking the cookie so herbie was not punished and he d

8 Mar 2010, 11:51 am | click here for answers

Open Question: would this be a good dry (base) rat diet?

not sure the *exact* measurements, but I might receive rats some time and this might be what their dry diet would be, supplemented with fresh fruit+veg, bread, a few treats, chicken and just healthy people food :) 1kg of tiny animal pellets 1 cup shredded wheat 1 cup multigrain cheerios 2 cups organic dog food 2 cups oatmeal 2\3 cup pasta (uncooked) 1\3 cup rasins 1\3 cup dried apricots 1\4 cup prunes\other dry fruit sound good? and how much would this make? any suggestions on how to improve this? the dog food is good, it is very high quality and isn't full of fillers and the fat and protein are good :) the shredded wheat has hardly any sugar in it, but to make it simpler i *might* just stick to one of the cereals.

8 Mar 2010, 10:24 am | click here for answers

Open Question: Healthy Eating Help Please?

I'm 13 years and I'm 5'4'' and weight about 129lbs. I want to loose about 4-5 lbs. It's not just that, I also want to becaome more of a healthy eater. I do usually eat pretty healthy because my mom buys a tom of organic and healthy foods, but its still difficult for me to eat well. I think this is for two reasons, the first is that the way that my school goes is bad for eating times, school starts at 8:15 and I eat lunch at 12:15, then I receive home at 3:30. The problem that I have is that I have to eat a ton in the morning, then I'm starving when I receive home. I was looking at the so-called "healthy" things that we have like Kashi and some of the stuff isn't even that nutritious. If anyone can help me create some guidelines as to what I should eat for meals and snacks, that would be really helpful, and I can receive pretty much anything do don't be afraid to say something. Also, some exercise things would help too.

7 Mar 2010, 7:47 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: BIOLOGY QUESTION!!!!!!! 2?

1. Heterotrophs do not make their possess food so they must carry out..........to receive energy. This process breaks down.................. . 2. sun---> (A) Food---->(B)ATP--->(c)----> Muscle Activity process A = process b = cellular respiration= 3.plants aborb what color the best & what color the worst? 4. what is used in cellular respiration? 5 The oxygen necessary for aerobic cellular respirartin comes from wut process carried out by autotrophs? ...... 6. Autotrophs........perform...... which uses........&....... w/ light energy 2 make.....which is excre ted &.......which is organic b/c it contains ..........& .....................

7 Mar 2010, 6:58 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Cat Is Losing A Ton Of Weight?

So I am just looking for some advice and opinions. I have been doing my research and we plan on taking my cat to the vet in a 8 days when the pet insurance finally kicks in. My cat is a 3 year old tabby. Recently, he has lost a ton of weight. His personality is still the same, affectionate and cuddly, and he is still playful with his brother. He has lost so much weight that you can now feel his spine and ribs quite a lot. I would say he is now about 5 pounds when he used to be around 10 MAYBE 11. He was never a big cat, but the weight difference is very noticable. We have tried different foods, difficult, soft, cheap brands, expensive organic brands, and no change. We thought it might be territorial and he might not be getting access to the food, so we put food dishes throughout the home for him. He is always on the kitchen table so we put one there, but he oesn't touch it. So I thought maybe he is getting sick? Worms? But here is the catch, he won't he cat food, but he will eat most human food. Milk, chicken, beef, ham, you name it. And he eats it like a starving beast. Is my cat being an extreme picky eater? He has never done this before, so it is quite random how he suddenly decided he no longer wants cat food. Any advice? ***Thanks for every the advice. You are every very passionate. Please do not think I am neglecting my animal. He is going to the vet tomorrow. The not eating has turned into can't eat. Thank you every for your advice and let's wish every goes well.

7 Mar 2010, 6:50 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: where to buy organic batter blaster?

i live in Green Bay WI , the site told me cubs , Super Value, and festival foods , and i cant find it anywhere?

7 Mar 2010, 3:40 am | click here for answers

Open Question: Is this okay to feed my Mini?

The last owner said she was feeding oats and i didn't know if i had to receive a special nice or just oats from the super market? This is what I was thinking of getting 365 Everyday Value Organic Steel clip Oats from whole foods. If you wanna read what it said on the webstie, here it is: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/products/item.php?UPC=0009948243103#comments wish someone can help mee.

7 Mar 2010, 10:37 am | click here for answers

Open Question: How can I get her to like me as more than a friend and to fall hopelessly in love with me?

I have never had any luck with girls/women. The ones I fall for are always my friends or if we were not friends before hand, we end up landing in the pal zone. Back in November I asked a pal out one day. At the end of the date we concluded that we were just friends, and I was perfectly chilly with that. I really had no romantic feelings for her. Starting in January we began spending WAY too much time together. sometimes up to 30hrs a week (mostly b/c we have nearly every class together and study together). She would confide in me things she wouldn't tell any of her other friends. We were just friends, though, and although we were just friends, she really meant a great deal to me. I really didn't have any romantic feelings for her, but after spending so much time with her she became like a little sister that I felt I needed to protect (although one of her favorite phrases is "I'm a big girl, I can take care of myself"). She's had terrible relationships in the past, and she's told me and others that right now every she is focused on is school and that it's going to take a extremely special guy for her to ever want to form another relationship. She really is focused on only school. I mean, seriously, who gets a 4.0 with Calculus II, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, microbiology, and physics? Recently we went to the movies, and this was the first time we had gone "out out" since November. She was rather withdrawn, and she was overtly giving signals of non-interest. Even though we sat next to each other, she positioned herself as far away from me as possible and leaned away from me. After the movie we were supposed to grab some food, but she said she couldn't because she had to study. Mind you this is on a Saturday. It was as if she wanted to receive away from me as quickly as possible. That night I told some friends what happened (a guy and a girl in a relationship). These two are like my best friends, and the girl just went berserk when I told her what happened at the movies (she feels she has to protect me from getting my heart broken). We pretty much concluded that it was best for me to distance myself from the girl I had went out with. That Monday when we met up for lab I purposely paid no where close as much attention to her as I normally do. She pointed it out by asking if I got to snooze tardy the previous night because I seemed sleepy. I also started flirting with some girls. Normally on Mondays it's a reflex for us to go to lunch as soon as we're out of class; however on that day as I walked towards where we usually eat she decided to go to our next class early and wait in the hallway. I was like "ok" and kept walking to receive lunch (trying to "distance" myself from her). I intentionally didn't sit next to her in class (granted I had been mentioning repositioning myself anyway). It was probably every in my head, but it felt like there was a great deal of heated tension between us at this point. So I took a break from her. The next time I saw her was at the library. We went to the same study group even though neither of us knew the other was going. I say hey, but for the most part I pretty much stay distant. There were about 5 girls flirting with me that night, and I saw that she noticed. She was grinning and laughing at it, shaking her head. After the study session, I walked her back to her car b/c 1) She parked far and 2) It was our normal routine. She said that I didn't have to walk her to her car and that she's "a big girl", and that she can take care of herself but that she appreciated it. So after that everything went back to normal between us. The only difference was that I was thinking about her 24/7. I still didn't have any romantic feelings for her, but I kept thinking to myself "it sure would be nice if I did." So yesterday I had a date with someone else. an old pal that I hadn't seen in years, and I had the perfect opportunity to receive with her. I was in her room, and we were just having fun. 1am rolls around, and I ask her if I had been anyone else would she have let me in her room this tardy at night after not having seen her in years. She said "no b/c I trust you." I wasn't about to break that trust by making a douche-bag move on her, so I didn't. But when I got back to my dorm about 2am, I explained to some guys that I had gone out with a pal that night and what had happened. One of them said "that really cute girl you're always with" (referring to the pal I've been talking about this entire post). The other guy said "no it wasn't her, but that's who he NEEDS to be with." To that I responded without thinking "yeah, you're right." And that's when I realized that I was crazy about the girl. So, I want to play this right. I'll be as patient as I need to be. I want to be that "extremely special guy" that she's waiting for. I need advice, though, because I don't want to ruin this friendship AND end up without her.

6 Mar 2010, 7:14 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Vegetarianism and Feeling Tired?

I stopped eating meat nearly three months ago. I think I have a good vegetarian diet - I eat a lot of different kinds of fish and other seafood, whole grains (including quinoa), lots of beans and legumes, eggs, dairy products. In the first month I felt the need to supplement twice with a really tiny piece of organic red meat - then I read my body may have been asking for it because of a lack of vitamin B12. Now, I take a B12 supplement daily, and I researched foods high in the vitamin (snapper, shrimp, eggs, etc). My problem is that I still feel really sleepy every the time and I can't attribute it to anything else in my life - no major transitions, exercise change, or other diet changes. What vitamins, minerals, amino acids, etc. could I missing from my diet since I took out meat that could be making me so sleepy? Thanks for you answers. Thanks to people who actually took my question seriously. I will look into iron deficiency Oh, thanks especially for calling my question "stupid". Makes me feel great. Sorry I offended vegetarians out there by eating fish and seafood. This is just my possess personal version of vegetarianism - no offense meant. And I thought it was implied that I eat a ton of vegies and fruit. Sorry to event but I came here with a legitimate question and didn't expect to be knocked down by people hating.

6 Mar 2010, 4:08 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: How can I make basic compost?

In the spring, I'm going to be growing an organic vegetable garden. Since it is organic, I don't want to be spraying any fertilizers or pesticides. I'm also huge into recycling, so I want to start a compost. However, I don't really have the resources to do so. I was thinking about taking some pure topsoil, putting it in a big trash can, and mixing it with food scraps and such. Then, I would spread it over my garden, and rot-a-till it to combine and enrich the soil that is already there. Would this work?

6 Mar 2010, 3:22 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: What Kind of plant is this?

I recently picked this one up at a local Lowes Home Improvement store. This type of plant was not labeled and it was kept with the relax of the INdoor plants. Im wondering what it is so I can look up care instructions. When I bought it, it had 2 huge flowers. Then those died of in a couple of days and out came 4 medium flowers. They looked good for days, now the blossom leaves are browning. Looks almost like they are rusting. The foliage is perfect though. Plant was transfered into a 6" plastic pot kept indoors. In Miracle Gro organic choice POTTING MIX. I mixed in miracle gro perlite and organic pellet food and desert sand. What am I doing wrong? whoops! Here is the photobucket upload of the photo http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p193/mr2rare/plant.jpg

6 Mar 2010, 2:29 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: What can I say to convince my mom to eat healthy and local and organic?

I'm 14 so obviously I have little to no say in the groceries my mom buys. Which happen to be the typical cookies, chips, poptarts, diet soda, and fruity pebbles with the occasional bagel thrown in. Not the ideal diet for someone who's liver can't process that (My liver can't filter the toxins, and it's making me sick). But for some reason my Mom is still reluctant to buy healthy, local, and organic foods. We receive $600 dollars in foodstamps (which is a lot for our area), and I have to siblings below the age of 5. What can I say (That's true) to help convince her to eat better, so that I can eat better, and so my siblings can too? Pushing the "it's healthier" isn't helping - I'm sick from it, and her Type 1 diabetes is getting worse. What can I do? Please help.

6 Mar 2010, 10:53 pm | click here for answers

Voting Question: did i eat pretty junky or ok today?

im a long distance runner also breakfast - huge bowl of life cereal (felt like it) with some coffee and about 2 tsp of sugar lunch - salad(tiny bits of turky, organic spinach, flax seed, half a can of carrots, and no fat italian dressing) with a box of orange juice and a pear snack - frozen strawberry yogurt with a banana dinner - a taco bell bean burrito ( don't like eating quick food but parents brought it home so i was stuck with it) and thats it so far, i feel like a unhealthy bum, and as much as i know i shouldn't worry about calories as a runner im a little on the self conscious side about how much i consume. Did i eat ok or pretty bad, i didn't really feel like being a complete health nut today like i've been every week. i drink about 10 - 15 cups of water a day too

5 Mar 2010, 8:29 pm | click here for answers

Voting Question: Whats a good name for an organization that helps local farmers advertise their products?

I am creating a hypothetical company that would produce labels that local farms could place on their produce, dairy and meet products to gain better recognition in grocery stores. The idea behind the company is to make buying locally grown foods the "chilly' thing to buy. I want the company to have a really modern feel rather than the typical organic or nostalgic feel of most farming companies. I have been brainstorming for weeks and I am stuck and can't arrive up with a name. Some ideas I had were local roots, home grown, and starting point but none of these are as exciting as I want! Any name suggestions would really be appreciated! p.s. I am thinking of using planted next door as a tag line so something that works with that would be great

5 Mar 2010, 6:30 pm | click here for answers

Voting Question: Where do college kids live?

I need to transfer colleges & the steer from my home will be about 1.5 - 2 hours. So I was wondering what / where other college kids live besides dorms or apartments or extended stay hotels? Reason is... I rarely snooze (about 4 hours every 48 hours). --So I'm ALWAYS awake. & I'm ALWAYS making noise... whether it be listening to music/watching a movie or playing/making music with a guitar. So a dorm really wouldn't be for me. & I will not eat school food.. I eat fresh & organic fruits & vegetables. Any ideas?? Thanks I'm not living in my car as where will i take showers or do homework or put my clothes or anything?? & As for having a "schedule" once I graduate... I'm pretty sure I'll be able to buy a home with a PhD so I can play my music as noisy as I'd like

5 Mar 2010, 1:32 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: How would I answer these questions on a job application?

I am applying for a job at a natural/food/organic store. Why do you want to work here? The next Question: What does team work mean to you?

4 Mar 2010, 8:27 pm | click here for answers

Voting Question: is having Amy's Kitchen Organics (frozen food) 2x a day bad.. (its gluten and vegan)?

the dishes i pick are always organic, gluten free, and vegan friendly... but it IS frozen food. i normally have 1 or 2 of these a day.. and they arrive out to be about 300-400 calories. they are yummy but... i dont know if having 1-2 a day is unhealthy..... i also have a lot of soy milk & salad & some fruit in the day too. haha well college students dont have time to eat extravagantly :( but this is the best i can do!

4 Mar 2010, 4:49 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Teenagers with spot-free skin...?

I need your help. Because of my skin, I have really low self-esteem...I'm a 16 year old girl and ever since being 13 years old I've gotten moderate acne. I never have a day where I'm like 'oh no, a pimple' because I have more than a few pimples every of the time. I'm taking perscription pills and I'm taking proper care of my skin - washing face morning and night, oil-free make-up, oil-free moisturiser, etc. I've figured it's time to change my diet. I eat reasonably well, but I could be eating much better. There's hardly any fruit in my diet, only mainly apples. I eat lots of tuna and chicken, and I'm now eating only wholemeal pasta, and multigrain bread. I do, however, eat processed foods for school because they are quick and easy, i.e. packets of chips, biscuits, mac&cheese for lunch, etc. I feel I should eat more organics and fruits, but I don't know where to start, because I prefer quick and simply and affordable food. Please describe to me your diet and any clear-skin tips you might have. Thank you for your time!

4 Mar 2010, 3:13 am | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Teenagers who have (mostly) clear skin...?

I need your help. Because of my skin, I have really low self-esteem...I'm a 16 year old girl and ever since being 13 years old I've gotten moderate acne. I never have a day where I'm like 'oh no, a pimple' because I have more than a few pimples every of the time. I'm taking perscription pills and I'm taking proper care of my skin - washing face morning and night, oil-free make-up, oil-free moisturiser, etc. I've figured it's time to change my diet. I eat reasonably well, but I could be eating much better. There's hardly any fruit in my diet, only mainly apples. I eat lots of tuna and chicken, and I'm now eating only wholemeal pasta, and multigrain bread. I do, however, eat processed foods for school because they are quick and easy, i.e. packets of chips, biscuits, mac&cheese for lunch, etc. I feel I should eat more organics and fruits, but I don't know where to start, because I prefer quick and simply and affordable food. Please describe to me your diet and any clear-skin tips you might have. Thank you for your time!

4 Mar 2010, 3:12 am | click here for answers

Voting Question: Teenagers who have relatively clear skin...?

I need your help. Because of my skin, I have really low self-esteem...I'm a 16 year old girl and ever since being 13 years old I've gotten moderate acne. I never have a day where I'm like 'oh no, a pimple' because I have more than a few pimples every of the time. I'm taking perscription pills and I'm taking proper care of my skin - washing face morning and night, oil-free make-up, oil-free moisturiser, etc. I've figured it's time to change my diet. I eat reasonably well, but I could be eating much better. There's hardly any fruit in my diet, only mainly apples. I eat lots of tuna and chicken, and I'm now eating only wholemeal pasta, and multigrain bread. I do, however, eat processed foods for school because they are quick and easy, i.e. packets of chips, biscuits, mac&cheese for lunch, etc. I feel I should eat more organics and fruits, but I don't know where to start, because I prefer quick and simply and affordable food. Please describe to me your diet and any clear-skin tips you might have. Thank you for your time!

4 Mar 2010, 3:11 am | click here for answers

Voting Question: I live in northern VA and I'm so done with it. Where should I go, please give ideas based on criteria below.?

I will pick best answer based on a tally of points. You can find what I award points for as you read. Preferably out west. *5 points for this* I like SUN *10 points*, warm weather *5 points* also but can deal with icy as long as its sunny. LOTS AND LOTS of OUTDOOR activites. Nature, organic farming (10 points for being an organic-minded city/town), fishing (5 points for great fishing), rivers, lakes (5 points for rivers or lakes within 20 miles). Within 4-6 hours steer of a beach is a plus(5 points). I'm unconcerned with job/salaries because of the nature of my work. What I do look for is low crime/drugs *20 points*, good schools *10 points* (I have 2 young kids). The states I like are California, Oregon, Colorado, Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico in that order (5 points for suggestions made in those states). Would consider Montana/Wyoming but I don't know much about them and they are nice of out of the way. If there's any great places out east or central feel free to toss those in. I like fairly rural within 100 miles of a larger city. If there are any colleges with a good conservatory/music program that is a bonus *15 points!* Also every whole foods market or similar within 10 miles is 5 points. *5 points* for having a strong historical/archaeological aspect (ie:williamsburg, va) regardless of where you pick, even if its not out west and you didn't receive too many points before I will award 25 points for the most unique appealing place that I wouldn't otherwise find out about. For example here in Virginia, Western Loudoun County has some beautiful tiny historic towns, with great vineyards, hiking areas, old town shopping, fine dining, and horse country aspects. If you can find something like that, additional *25 points*.

4 Mar 2010, 3:07 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Do you buy Organic groceries or Traditional groceries?

Please answer the following and your at least guaranteed a thumbs up. Would you consider yourself frugal with your grocery spending? Do you buy organic or healthy food or whatever is the cheapest? If you can't afford organic food do you spend extra on healthy organic foods for your kids? Would you consider yourself blue collar or white collar? Do you wish natural food stores carried more traditional grocery items? Do you wish traditional grocery stores carried more organic, healthy, or natural products? What do you like about grocery shopping? What do you hate about grocery shopping? How much do you spend a month on natural, organic, or health groceries? How much do you spend a month on traditional groceries? Do you possess a car? Do you support local business or buy from who ever has the cheapest prices? Would you say your life is very fasted passed and busy?

4 Mar 2010, 2:33 am | click here for answers

Voting Question: I want to help stop animal cruelty, but becoming vegan isn't that simple...?

I was raised by a family who's farmed and ranched for generations. As such, our meat and dairy products came from animals who were loved and had names, or were raised lovingly by neighbors. I had no idea that animals were abused, because of my idyllic childhood. I don't fall into a cookie-cutter mold of what a vegetarian should be. I eat some meat, and to be honest, I believe that eating meat isn't immoral. To abuse the animals or deprive them of a quality life is absolutely wrong. So is killing an animal for its fur, or for anything unnecessary. But so long as you treat the animal kindly, and respect its life (and its death, when it's humanely butchered to put food on the table), I think that omnivorism is morally "ok." Now a discerning adult in a bigger city, I'm absolutely horrified by the way that animals are treated for their meat, fur, etc. As such, I purchase everything from local farmers who are known to care for their animals. When I can't buy from a local farmer, I no longer purchase any meat or animal by-products unless they are organic, vegetarian fed, and free-range. This is difficult work, but goes a long way in ensuring I do my part to cease cruelty to animals. I feel like this is a big step for me to take in the right direction. I could go vegan, but to be honest, my fiance is a meat-eater, and has said that he would be "very, very mad" if I went vegan because he wants us to like cooking together. I agree - I don't want to give up something we like to become vegan. But am I doing enough? Please, don't receive pissed at me and tell me I'm a bad person for eating meat. I'm making responsible choices & doing the best I can! Thanks for positive, helpful pointers and advice :) Any suggestions on how to You're right, and I apologize. I don't call myself a vegetarian and I misspoke in this post. Okay, so my excuses aren't good enough. I disagree but I'm here for more information, not to battle about whether or not I'm good enough. What I WOULD like to know, is what can I do to be more conscious? If there are vegan substitutes, what are they? If I tried to find a non-meat meal for my fiance and I to make, I would default to veggies and tofu. I have no grasp of the vegan world beyond that. Perhaps if I were better equipped to make tasty substitutes, I could talk us both into it... ;)

4 Mar 2010, 2:15 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Does the company JBNI Biodrux actually exist?

I mean, are they really a "pharmaceutical" company who makes something, or are they just a web presence with 3 guys in an office building re-selling Chinese-made sugar pills with fancy labels and bogus claims? I've tried to find a company profile on the web - nada. I've tried to find an estimate of the size of the company - only one website, and it said "1-4 employees". I looked up their address - a suite in a mid-sized suburban office building shared with 6 other companies and an organic food luncheonette. I tried to find any employees of JBNI on LinkedIn or Spoke - nothing. Yet their products are hyped every over the web, and two gentlemen named Walli and Case are quoted pitching the products. If they're a real company, there must be some sort of production facility and some research middle and some physicians on the payroll. Where are they? I know some tiny, private companies that explicitly try to have no profile on the web, and I can find more info on them than I can find on JBNI. Curious Hey izzy - I look you got bit by the same curiosity bug. Thanks for looking and replying. The IND they filed isn't anything other than notice that they're going to investigate a drug. It implies no credibility to the drug or to the company, but it gives the company a chance to use the letters "FDA" in their press materials. People can criticize the FDA and conventional medicine every they want, but when I look drugs on the shelves that have passed full FDA approval, at least I can be reasonably certain that the company and its entire product line are not a complete fabrication. Sadly, there are posters in this section that actually recommend JBNI Biodrux products. If the company is a sham, what can that mean about its products?

4 Mar 2010, 1:01 am | click here for answers

Voting Question: How do you eat green and support local farms from a practical, day to day standpoint?

I recently watched the documentary "Food Inc" and was really disturbed by what I saw. I want to eat seasonally and buy food from local farms here in New Jersey, but it every seems so complicated. Either to have to buy a big amount (certainly of meats) or wait for the Farmer's Market once or twice a week. Is there an easier way somewhere online to buy local, organic cruelty free food? I live in Hoboken. Joanne, thanks for the honest answer.

4 Mar 2010, 12:34 pm | click here for answers

Voting Question: I'm having a lot of trouble losing weight and I don't know why?

So I'll start off with I'm a 16 year old girl. I used to weigh about 115 pounds always.. then over these past 2 years I've gained some weight and now I'm 130 pounds. I don't understand what I'm doing wrong though? I don't eat quick food, I don't eat meat besides fish, I don't drink soda (in fact, I only drink water and lots of it), I try to eat as organic as possible, and I only eat 3 meals a day. Which are every healthy; I eat a lot of fruit. I also work out at the gym 3-4 days a week. And for some reason.. I lose absolutely no weight. And I don't understand why? Someone help please.

4 Mar 2010, 11:09 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Is there something "wrong" with how I live my life?

I'm single, 37 years old, widowed, without kids. I am a christian, and I have been celibate since my husband died in 2005. I have 3 jobs, and I live alone. I don't drink, smoke, or do illegal drugs. Several years ago I became a Vegan for health reasons. I exercise every day, don't eat junk or quick food, only organic, non-processed foods/beverages, drink triple filtered water. I don't watch a lot of television, I play the piano, sing in my church choir, like reading books, and I am taking dance classes (tap and california swing). I adore different genre's of music (no rap). Oh I don't have any animals or plants, because I'm to busy. No I'm not homely, I'm average looking. This is just a little bit about me. Yet every day at my jobs, people ask me why I don't go to bars, receive drunk, or have sex with random strangers. I just don't feel that those kinds of things are right for my life anymore. Those days are over for me. When I'm at my jobs I always keep my personal life and my opinions to myself. There have been many people that have "assumed" that I am a homosexual because, I don't have a boyfriend or have sex with men. I am sleepy of people "assuming" that they know, everything about my life. For the most part I have a very silent life, and that is the way that I like it. So is there anything "wrong" with my lifestyle?

3 Mar 2010, 11:12 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Which prenatal vitamin should I take, New Chapter Organics or CVS Women's Prenatal Multi?

My OB says that the CVS brand is just as good, but I'd like a second opinion from someone with a background in nutrition. Is there actual increased availability (usability) of the vitamins provided from a whole food, predigested source? I've always thought there was until the OB seemed to not think it mattered. I would really appreciate informed opinions with scientific based reasoning.

10 Mar 2010, 7:31 am | click here for answers

Open Question: Why does health food cost so much, when there is less stuff in them?

it does not make any sense to me why food that is healthy cost much. (Makes you work harder to pay for it, which adds stress). Say like healthy cookie, with no sugar, no fillers, no flour, no fat, no whatever, no shiny package, cost $2 more than Oreos. and then you go to the organic veggies and fruits. No herbicices, no pesticides, no coastly fertilizers, no extensive labor cost, but a organic tomatoes cost more than a cheap steak. I believe it is every a scam, the greatest marketing scam in 30 years.

10 Mar 2010, 6:15 am | click here for answers

Open Question: Why is life so complicated?

Doesn't anyone want to live like the Indians did before white people took over North America? Why are we working for money? What is money? It means nothing. Does anyone think about this? Why don't we demand that our grocery stores have only organic food in them? Why do we participate the meat industry if that is bad for the environment? Please someone tell me they think about this!

10 Mar 2010, 12:03 am | click here for answers

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