tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454355557116314654.post7085982933828329986..comments2024-03-05T19:29:18.578-07:00Comments on ARE THEY ALL YOURS?!??: Affording organic - Part II - money-saving tipsZsuzsannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03062136377263894876noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454355557116314654.post-67791916448229665622012-01-11T14:11:01.112-07:002012-01-11T14:11:01.112-07:00Oh yes, I would also be interested in natural/orga...Oh yes, I would also be interested in natural/organic/holistic menstrual products (especially pain treatments)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454355557116314654.post-31416799897903457452012-01-10T18:32:35.294-07:002012-01-10T18:32:35.294-07:00Could you do a post soon on other organic/natural ...Could you do a post soon on other organic/natural products, like body care, cleaning products, menstrual products, clothing, mattresses, etc?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454355557116314654.post-32177809956098087432012-01-09T19:34:01.524-07:002012-01-09T19:34:01.524-07:00I thought of you the other day. My daughter and I ...I thought of you the other day. My daughter and I went into a store to buy a toy. We gave in and bought the FP plastic made-in- China Noah's ark($20-$30 and it doesn't use batteries). If it wasn't for that we would have walked out without anything. I remember years ago our third son, Jonathan, went into a toy store and walked out without anything. We were there with a family friend and she couldn't believe it. We don't buy Disney products,toys that have to do with tv, fashion dolls,etc. I prefer toys that don't use batteries. These are great posts on organic food,etc.-Thank you. I have a few of Jordan Rubin's books- he co-authors with medical doctors.Tarynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322888339057936230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454355557116314654.post-14470016064270953872012-01-09T14:35:25.127-07:002012-01-09T14:35:25.127-07:00You have one huge chip on your shoulder - maybe my...You have one huge chip on your shoulder - maybe my post convicted you about you now ***knowingly*** feeding your child(ren) junk.<br /><br />LOL I feel no guilt over how I feed my family, my kids are very healthy and they actually look it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454355557116314654.post-70110587882674687732012-01-07T23:25:59.750-07:002012-01-07T23:25:59.750-07:00Momma Marketer,
I remember reading somewhere that...Momma Marketer,<br /><br />I remember reading somewhere that just by buying the dirty dozen in organic, you can reduce your pesticide intake by 90%. Great job!<br /><br />Anon,<br /><br />Jesus and the God of the OT are one and the same. It is impossible to believe in one and not the other. The Muslims also claim to believe in the OT God, and (unlike the Jews) they even accept Jesus as a prophet. Neither group is saved. Saying so does not make me racist or antisemitic.<br /><br />anon,<br /><br />my public blog is hardly anyone's back. I think my MIL was and is an awesome mother - in fact, I give her all the credit for having raised such a wonderful man for me to marry and have a family with. I don't think it makes anyone a bad parent to assume that food at the store is safe for human consumption, and to eat the same as 99% of the population. But it doesn't change the fact that when you are used to eating out of a box or can, anything homecooked is going to taste so much better (which was the point I was making). Even just a decade ago, information that we can access anytime online was not nearly as easily accessible. You have one huge chip on your shoulder - maybe my post convicted you about you now ***knowingly*** feeding your child(ren) junk.<br /><br />Diana,<br /><br />great point on taking it gradually. <br /><br />I hear you on the grain part. I actually wish I could get more of ANYTHING to stick to my family's ribs, because except for me and Solomon, the rest of the family are all skinny as rails or even underweight. <br /><br />Anna,<br /><br />good question about the water. We get water delivery from Sparkletts, who gets their water from deep protected underground springs in remote areas. It tastes really good, but unfortunately, it comes in plastic jugs. Still, we prefer it to using Tempe city water and filtering it, because the water here is SO BAD. It tastes horrible, and reeks of chlorine. Not a perfect solution, and one we might need to look into more. <br /><br />anon,<br /><br />sadly, for some reason my mother and I never enjoyed a close relationship. Since becoming a Christian, our relationship has been further strained because our world views are different in so many areas. I miss all of my relatives, my home country, and the familiarity that comes with it, but it doesn't keep me up at night because the tie was never very strong.Zsuzsannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03062136377263894876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454355557116314654.post-957702977611911552012-01-06T14:41:33.216-07:002012-01-06T14:41:33.216-07:00Do you miss your Mom?Do you miss your Mom?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454355557116314654.post-91718345078080306052012-01-06T12:08:40.166-07:002012-01-06T12:08:40.166-07:00Zsuzsanna - Thank you so much for the detailed res...Zsuzsanna - Thank you so much for the detailed response - especially since I know you're not feeling well. I will definitely look into it around here! <br /><br />I also just wanted to comment on the whole "Anna missing out thing." I honestly CANNOT STAND how entitled so many children are these days and how their parents feel that they cannot be happy with things and more things...I took my older 2 kids to the dentist yesterday. A dad was there with 2 children around the same age who were playing with their Nintendo DS's. Notice I say the plural as each child had his/her own DS - oh no, sharing was not for them! My kids were, of course, interested and watched the other kids playing. Then, my oldest son asked me if I could buy him a DS. Not wanting to embarrass the other father about how I think a 7 year old doesn't need so many electronic gadgets, I simply demurred. But the dad jumped in and asked me how I managed to "get out of" buying one for Christmas, tell me that he and his wife "had no choice." Honestly, I was just flabbergasted. <br /><br />I know that Felicity's comment was specifically about Anna vs. the other kids, but it seems to me that it all stems from this idea that our children are entitled to more and more and more. And they simply are not. My husband and I thankfully have the financial means to buy each of our children a DS, even the 2 year old, but we just don't. Giving gifts on Christmas, or really any time, is a privilege, something people do because they love you and want to bring some happiness to your life. But it is NOT necessary for having a happy and fulfilled childhood. Now, you probably know that I don't agree with you 100% on no birth control, etc etc, but I don't see how a one year old getting fewer gifts should factor into the decision at all! And perhaps if Felicity had such a difficult financial year, she should have considered small, handmade gifts - I'm sure her children would have loved it...<br /><br />(okay, sorry that rant was so long...It's a pet peeve, but I'm done now :-)Reneenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454355557116314654.post-22525918626175200622012-01-06T01:50:30.145-07:002012-01-06T01:50:30.145-07:00Hi Zsuzsanna.
I would be interested to know what ...Hi Zsuzsanna.<br /><br />I would be interested to know what you do with the most fundamental nutrient of all...water. <br /><br />Where I live in CA, the water tastes horrible, and it contains added fluoride. After some research, I decided to use a reverse osmosis system at home, and have switched to glass-only containers and stainless for water bottles (glass being best but too unpractical for kids to carry around). Now whenever I have to drink bottled water I can taste "plastic", which by the way means something got in the water from the bottle. <br />Thanks.annanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454355557116314654.post-63114265962461614082012-01-05T20:05:10.426-07:002012-01-05T20:05:10.426-07:00Great article, Zsuzsanna! Thanks!
I would think t...Great article, Zsuzsanna! Thanks!<br /><br />I would think that one of the major challenges faced by families is one spouse who is not on board - either because he's into junk food, or because he doesn't want to deal with the expense. That, as you say, can be a hard nut to crack. <br /><br />One problem that we face is that our diet that we would like to shoot for is the paleo/primal diet - which tends to be higher protein and very low in grains/beans, which are the saving grace of any food budget, organic or conventional. <br /><br />One other tip I would add to your list is to make slow, gradual changes rather than radical ones. This is simply because I've noticed in my own life that radical changes are almost never permanent, while small gradual changes are sustainable. Just taking simple steps in the right direction - easier on one's sanity and on stubborn family members. <br /><br />Going to share, thank you!!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10301075330910381544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454355557116314654.post-76128143572526776642012-01-05T15:45:47.811-07:002012-01-05T15:45:47.811-07:00Do you tell your MIL to her face what a s#$@@% mom...Do you tell your MIL to her face what a s#$@@% mom you think she was or do you just stab her in the back on your blog? BTW sister you could stand to lose a few!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454355557116314654.post-89865694224725240522012-01-05T11:33:24.723-07:002012-01-05T11:33:24.723-07:00Thou shalt have no other gods before Me. Allah is ...Thou shalt have no other gods before Me. Allah is not just another name for God, he is worshiped as a Muslim god as well as Muhammad and yes the Jews do to worship the same God we do what they don't do is believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Messiah but as you are anti-Semitic I expected this kind of hypocrisy from you. BTW if you did some research into how the certified halal meats were butchered you might not want to eat them anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454355557116314654.post-15284114760508239502012-01-05T05:22:05.572-07:002012-01-05T05:22:05.572-07:00Thank you for the tips in this article. Currently...Thank you for the tips in this article. Currently, I am sticking to the "dirty dozen" when buying organic, and looking to expand this list, but due to my location, I have limited options. I plan to try some of the ideas you have here.Momma Marketerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17489651804930177481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454355557116314654.post-78462177353733120642012-01-04T23:19:40.323-07:002012-01-04T23:19:40.323-07:00Renee,
because milk is pasteurized, it is allowed...Renee,<br /><br />because milk is pasteurized, it is allowed to contain very high levels of pathogens to begin with. These are not eliminated from the milk, they are simply killed. However, the high heat makes it to where the cell nuclei of these pathogens are broken open, and their DNA floats freely through the milk. While our immune systems can recognize all sorts of germs, many people experience allergic reactions to milk that is tainted with dead germ particles. The most common reaction is mucous buildup - my husband used to not be able to drink milk before preaching because it would ruin his vocal cords. Many people who are lactose intolerant can handle raw milk just fine. Besides, raw milk contains many healthy bacteria, such as probiotics. These are likewise killed by pasteurization. It's like fresh juice vs. heated/pasteurized/bottled: it's just not the same thing.<br /><br />In addition, homogenization changes the fat molecules to shorter-chain. These shorter chain fats clog arteries and cause all sorts of damage, unlike the fat naturally found in milk. So yes, low fat is healthier in homogenized milk because the fat in it is so harmful (fat free is even worse though because of stabilizers that are added). <br /><br />For more information, I encourage you to check out the info on the Weston Price website. <br /><br />I agree with the other commenter that since rBST and GMO feed are illegal in Canada, there probably is little to no difference between conventional and organic. <br /><br />Raw milk is illegal in all states but a handful in the US, but you can buy it in ever state if you know how to get around it (cow shares, etc.). Maybe you can find a farmer in your area that sells raw through a loop hole like that. If not, you'd be better off not to drink milk at all than to drink pasteurized/homogenized.<br /><br />Petra,<br /><br />I was thinking about including that point, but I figured most of my readers probably don't drink. Whenever people gasp at how much we pay for milk, I tell them it's cheaper ounce for ounce than beer, wine, Starbucks, or the like. <br /><br />We do not apply any of the OT dietary laws, per the NT permission to do so. Furthermore, I don't think it is a sin to eat conventional, I just think it is unwise. "All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient" (I Cor. 6:12). If I know of the danger, I will make a conscious effort to avoid it. <br /><br />Anon,<br /><br />Allah is not an idol, he is a false god. Just because something is certified "halal" does not mean it has been sacrificed to a false god, any more than things that are certified kosher. Jews do not believe in the God of the Bible, either - do you stay away from things that are certified kosher? The chicken is both, so how many times was it offered in sacrifice before it was packaged and sold???<br /><br />Halal means that the food does not violate Muslim dietary laws (such as, does not contain pork, etc.). And, did you know that "Allah" is simply the Arabic word for "God"? Why would I care who someone prays to as they butcher an animal? The rancher we get our beef from prays over each animal before slaughtering it, thanking God for providing meat for us - should I first make sure he truly is a Christian before buying the meat? Butchering is not sacrificing, and "Allah" is not an idol that people bring an offering to. <br /><br />"Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake: For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof."<br />(1Co 10:25-26)<br /><br />Nicole,<br /><br />nicely put, thank you.<br /><br />Michele, <br /><br />I hear you! Thankfully, my husband is not picky at all. He grew up on a pretty terrible diet of almost exclusively overprocessed foods, so marrying me was like winning the culinary jackpot. Nothing like feeding a grateful eater!!!Zsuzsannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03062136377263894876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454355557116314654.post-15598304304541137712012-01-04T22:54:13.362-07:002012-01-04T22:54:13.362-07:00Felicity,
before you lay awake all night tossing ...Felicity,<br /><br />before you lay awake all night tossing and turning, or get the UN involved for my egregious violation of human rights, please allow me to elaborate.<br /><br />Anna DID have gifts under the tree (five to be exact). I DID plan on getting her gifts from us. In fact, I drove 25 miles one way to the last specialty toy store left in our area to do so. After buying gifts for the remaining people on my list, I spent over a half hour in the young children's section trying to find a gift for her. We already own everything they offered - shape sorters, balls, Playmobil 1 2 3, animals to push/pull/wind/make noises, blocks, strollers, dolls, and whatever else you can imagine. I simply could not find anything new or unique we did not already own. Mind you, this toy store (Kid Stop Toys in Scottsdale) is the finest you will find in Arizona. While I kept looking, my morning sickness took over in full force, and it was all I could do to pay for my other purchases and leave without throwing up in the store. <br /><br />I realized that Anna was too young to understand whether she got 5 gifts or 7, or whether any of them said "From Mom and Dad". I realized that if I was only buying a gift out of feeling obligated, it really was not a gift at all. I realized I could save the time of trying to find something new, AND $25, and she would never even know. <br /><br />Maybe you think entitlement thinking should be taught from the cradle. We don't. How this gives ammunition to the birth control crowd I do not understand - why would it have been better not to give Anna (or any child) the gift of life at all, than to have given her life but 2 less gifts for Christmas?<br /><br />I hope you have some peace and closure now. Life can be so cruel sometimes!!!Zsuzsannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03062136377263894876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454355557116314654.post-89565665887491813102012-01-04T22:33:31.445-07:002012-01-04T22:33:31.445-07:00I meant it was disrespectful to Anna to write her ...I meant it was disrespectful to Anna to write her off as "too little to care." Just because a person is younger and less aware does not mean they should be excluded or ignored. If the same reasoning applied to say, a special needs child, 'well they won't notice anyway' there would be discrimination cries coming from far and wide. Why should it be different for a child who simply is younger than the rest? <br /><br />Of course not all children need the same thing, and one child may not receive something because their needs are not there. No, Anna did not need a gift, but then neither did any of the rest of Z's clan, nor does any child. But it's fun and special to give and receive gifts, and Anna was left out at a time when her siblings were opening gifts from their parents. That is definitely unfair in my standards. What if it had been Solomon who'd missed out? He's old enough to understand the needs of feeding a family come before gifts. Would it still have been a reasonable thing to do? <br /><br />And yes, that means my children did not need gifts. However I decided that shopping for and choosing a present that was special and I knew they'd enjoy, and seeing their smiles when they opened it, as well as playing with them afterward was worth the money. No they didn't need anything, and my baby wouldn't have noticed either, but the pleasure we all had, opening gifts as a family, as well as the individual joy each child had is worth far more than dollars. <br /><br />Nicole, if you had a limited Christmas gift budget, hypothetically, which child would you choose to miss Christmas gifts and why? Can you be sure they wouldn't think it's unfair? <br /><br />I never said Anna's needs are not met, but her right to be treated fairly and equally to her siblings was not.Felicitynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454355557116314654.post-21315270437191355372012-01-04T22:24:12.682-07:002012-01-04T22:24:12.682-07:00Great post!!!! I do just about everything you do,...Great post!!!! I do just about everything you do, just not to the degree you do it because I am lacking "getting the whole family on board*. My big old linebacker husband doesn't think anything is a meal unless there is an entire dead animal involved.Michele Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15061520456909635254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454355557116314654.post-59973580651205605942012-01-04T18:20:03.085-07:002012-01-04T18:20:03.085-07:00Zsuzsanna...if I may:
Petra, eliminating alcohol a...Zsuzsanna...if I may:<br />Petra, eliminating alcohol and ciggaretts and drugs and all kinds of other junk would save people SO MUCH MONEY that they could completely switch to organic overnight. But it's again, about priority...Not lashing out, just bothers me when people can spend so much money on alcohol and tabaco but not have enough money for food...good food.<br /><br />And Felicity, That was so rude. "poor" Anna didn't miss out. That's so rediculus that she would have to "get" something just for the fact of "getting" something. Not getting Anna a Christmas gift was "disrespectful to Anna's right as a person..." You have to be kidding me!! In our house we do not favor any child over another, my kids know that when one has a NEED it's fulfilled. My kids know that when they need a certain thing and another child in our home doesn't then that child will get what they need and none of my kids complain, "That's not fair" because I continually told them that getting stuff isnt about "fairness", if someone needs it, they get it. When comes time for Birthdays they all get something or multiple special things. But I dont set a limit of $50 every bday, or $75 each child. Jada might get $100 spent on her, and Evan might get $25. It doesn't mean that I am disrespecting Evan as a human being...What could Anna possibly have gotten that a one year old doesn't already have in the home to make her happy. A mommy and daddy that love her, older siblings, and probably WAY too many toys to count! C'mon, she's ONE!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121079409026028763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454355557116314654.post-75259987966975944702012-01-04T16:25:19.659-07:002012-01-04T16:25:19.659-07:00Am I the only one who finds it sad that Anna misse...Am I the only one who finds it sad that Anna missed out? I am by no means a naysayer when it comes to saving money in order to purchase better quality food for your family, but to me skipping one child's Christmas presents takes things from economical to stingy. For the sake of a few dollars, because she's "too little to notice" is just mean, as well as disrespectful to Anna's right as a person and member of your family. <br /><br />Surely the joy on a baby's face when they open a "carefully chosen and very nice" gift, and the moments you have exploring it together is worth a few dollars? The moments you had with your older children as they did just that, thanking you, connecting with you over the gift - Anna missed out on because she is "too little." How very sad. My 10mo wouldn't have noticed if he'd missed out on a gift this year, but to me the joy we had opening his gift together, and the subsequent playtime we've had is worth far more than the few (and after the year we've had, it was very few) dollars I spent to get it. <br /><br />You just gave the anti-quiverfull campaign proof - parents of large families cannot and do not provide equally for their children, favoring some over others in order to save money.Felicitynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454355557116314654.post-40481149688443504442012-01-04T14:55:00.916-07:002012-01-04T14:55:00.916-07:00wow, I would think you would know what the Bible h...wow, I would think you would know what the Bible had to say about knowingly eating foods that were offered to idols or false gods ie halal certified. Just seems like something your family would fight against knowing that costco sells meats that are specially butchered for Muslims and offered to Allah.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454355557116314654.post-64863781785846794172012-01-04T12:54:55.789-07:002012-01-04T12:54:55.789-07:00Wow Zzsuzsanna you obviously put a lot of though a...Wow Zzsuzsanna you obviously put a lot of though and time into the last two blog posts!<br />If I may add one more tip; eliminate alcohol, or just have a little bit on very special occasions. (I know you and most Baptists don't drink at all, but many people-- even light or social drinkers do spend a tiny forrtune on alcohol.) <br /><br />I'm a little curious if you apply any of the OT dietary laws to yourself and your family. Also, how do you apply Matthew 6:25 with you concern for eating organic? (I'm not trying to be a naysayer or argumentative, I'm just noisy.)<br /><br />Once again, grate post - it gave me a lot to ponder.PetraStriderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14959630864248406425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454355557116314654.post-60162693789537538982012-01-04T10:56:24.831-07:002012-01-04T10:56:24.831-07:00I love this post. I was recently diagnosed with PC...I love this post. I was recently diagnosed with PCOS and am slowly learning about the importance of organic food. We love to eat out so thanks for those suggestions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454355557116314654.post-26886682322581220122012-01-04T10:17:50.007-07:002012-01-04T10:17:50.007-07:00Would you have a chance to answer my question abou...Would you have a chance to answer my question about the organic milk (from part I of your post)? I know you think raw milk is great, but where it's not available (such as where I live), isn't organic milk good?Reneenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454355557116314654.post-76667934667243989502012-01-04T09:39:45.907-07:002012-01-04T09:39:45.907-07:00abba12,
sadly, my recommendations are only for th...abba12,<br /><br />sadly, my recommendations are only for the US. I hope you will be able to find other options where you live. <br /><br />anon,<br /><br />sometimes, in a pinch, I buy organic chicken at Costco, which is certified halal. Not sure why that is a concern?<br /><br />Jane,<br /><br />I was not trying to suggest people eat less than they need to. Our boys all eat huge portions, as does my husband. The latter goes to a very hard-core Muay Thai gym every week, and also regularly runs long distance (10 miles or more). He eats A LOT. I was referring to obese people who spend too much on food because they simply eat too much, especially at the wrong places.<br /><br />Hope,<br /><br />I keep plugging away at it, but there is just never enough time in a day! :)<br /><br />Ocka,<br /><br />seriously???? I "did it again" - when was the last time "I did"? Given how much I blog, is the best you can attack me for a typo every few weeks? You are a prime example of why I don't like Germans.<br /><br />Jamie,<br /><br />here in AZ, the "Garden Guy" (www.gardenguy.com) is very popular for all organic gardening. His website has TONS of info, maybe you can find a solution to your problem there. Good luck!<br /><br />Sue,<br /><br />the raw milk issue makes me roll my eyes in a major way. I guess the "got milk?" campaign effectively brainwashed everyone into thinking the white stuff at the store offers any nutritional benefits. GAG! I'm glad we can buy raw milk and cheese with relative easy here. I HATE all the plastic everywhere, and wish I could live without it entirely.<br /><br />Nicole,<br /><br />glad you enjoyed the post. No part 3 planned.<br /><br />Anon,<br /><br />ha, your comment brought back memories of when we lived in the Bavarian Forest, and my mother would send my brothers and me out to the forest behind our house to pick these tiny (I mean TINY) berries if she caught us fighting. The worse we were, the bigger of a bowl she would give us, and we were not to come home until it was full. I wish that were an option here. I know some berries grow very well here in the Valley, and I think it might even be the time of year to put them out. You just gave me the idea to call a local nursery and see about putting some in our yard. Thank you!Zsuzsannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03062136377263894876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454355557116314654.post-23477843171185224442012-01-04T09:31:44.041-07:002012-01-04T09:31:44.041-07:00I happen to live in the countryside with my parent...I happen to live in the countryside with my parents, and my dad has a garden where he grows fruits and vegetables. Not only is this way cheaper, it is also much better! Not a single piece of grape from the shop could taste the same as those from our greenhouse.Sibyllehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06023477000229012874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454355557116314654.post-45346445044637040742012-01-04T09:07:17.166-07:002012-01-04T09:07:17.166-07:00One of my favourite fall time hobbies include goin...One of my favourite fall time hobbies include going out to forest to pick wild berries and mushrooms. (This is probably not possible at the desert though) For example wild blueberries have tons of more nutrients than the grown ones and they are complete free! Plus you get good exercise and fresh air. I remember growing up my aunt had a really good trick to lure us into to the forest: we would always bake blueberry muffins from the berries we picked afterwards. It felt really special eating them! An other thing I have in my mind nowadays while shopping is how ethically produced the food is. Some companies like The Coca cola co rip of third world countries in a shameful way and I don't want to be part of it because God hates exploitation. We try to buy Fair trade products so that the banana and tea farmers for example get their fare share of the profit. Talking about the food I hope you are feeling better! Blessing mrs. Hanna K.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com