Tests find harmful levels of BPA in our industrialized food

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  • Merry74
  on Nov. 4, 2009 at 4:44 AM

• Can I ask for specifics if these things aren't possible?  I live on a military base in a foreign country -- not known for it's clean environment... so I feel like locally grown stuff may be contaminated by local pollution (they regularly burn their garbage at night -- waste, tires, everything) and my only only option is commissary food -- meaning canned, frozen, etc.  Every once in a while they bring in produce from other places.

  I feel like I'm stuck! 
  

  Quoting Raintree:
  
  

  
  

  Okay, I'm gonna throw out some ideas for those of you that are freaking out right now about what to buy. And I'm gonna come at it from three angles- affordable, sustainable, healthful. 

  First of all, find a CSA (community supported agriculture)in your area- shop around, some have better deals than others. These usually have a subscription that you can pick up weekly which consists of a box of fresh vegetables in season. You can often save money on fresh produce by simply buying those things that are currently in season. If they're also local- even better. You can often purchase meat from local farmers as well. But you should probably consider having a freezer handy.

  If you have the space, consider growing some of your own.

  Eat a diet rich in plant based foods- lots of WHOLE grains- and buy these in from a store that has a bulk option- this is often a big money-saver that some people don't even think about. For instance, you can buy a 2 pound box of conventional oatmeal at my local supermarket for about $2.39. I can get the same amount from the bulk bin for about $1.50. 

  Look around your area for asian markets, or indian markets. These often have locally grown produce at better cost. And they often have great deals in terms of bulk rice, spices, etc.

  We are a family of six, and I typically spend about $400 a month on groceries- There are months, though when I spend far less- especially during our growing season- we do have a large yard.

  And please- pressure your bought and paid for congressional representatives and senators to DO something about this madness. The only thing we can do is refuse to buy the stuff. Keep in mind that this particular study found this chemical primarily in heavily processed foods.

  
  

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  • Raintree
  on Nov. 4, 2009 at 9:34 AM

• Can I ask where you are specifically? That would help.

  Quoting Merry74:
  
  

  Can I ask for specifics if these things aren't possible?  I live on a military base in a foreign country -- not known for it's clean environment... so I feel like locally grown stuff may be contaminated by local pollution (they regularly burn their garbage at night -- waste, tires, everything) and my only only option is commissary food -- meaning canned, frozen, etc.  Every once in a while they bring in produce from other places.

  I feel like I'm stuck! 

  Quoting Raintree:
  
  

  
  

  Okay, I'm gonna throw out some ideas for those of you that are freaking out right now about what to buy. And I'm gonna come at it from three angles- affordable, sustainable, healthful. 

  First of all, find a CSA (community supported agriculture)in your area- shop around, some have better deals than others. These usually have a subscription that you can pick up weekly which consists of a box of fresh vegetables in season. You can often save money on fresh produce by simply buying those things that are currently in season. If they're also local- even better. You can often purchase meat from local farmers as well. But you should probably consider having a freezer handy.

  If you have the space, consider growing some of your own.

  Eat a diet rich in plant based foods- lots of WHOLE grains- and buy these in from a store that has a bulk option- this is often a big money-saver that some people don't even think about. For instance, you can buy a 2 pound box of conventional oatmeal at my local supermarket for about $2.39. I can get the same amount from the bulk bin for about $1.50. 

  Look around your area for asian markets, or indian markets. These often have locally grown produce at better cost. And they often have great deals in terms of bulk rice, spices, etc.

  We are a family of six, and I typically spend about $400 a month on groceries- There are months, though when I spend far less- especially during our growing season- we do have a large yard.

  And please- pressure your bought and paid for congressional representatives and senators to DO something about this madness. The only thing we can do is refuse to buy the stuff. Keep in mind that this particular study found this chemical primarily in heavily processed foods.

  
  

  
  

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  • imasurvivor
  on Nov. 4, 2009 at 9:35 AM

•  WTF??? I'm sooooooo sick of this sh*t!!!!!

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  • Merry74
  on Nov. 4, 2009 at 10:13 AM

• Sure, Napoli (Naples), Italy.
  

  Quoting Raintree:
  
  

  Can I ask where you are specifically? That would help.

  Quoting Merry74:
  
  

  Can I ask for specifics if these things aren't possible?  I live on a military base in a foreign country -- not known for it's clean environment... so I feel like locally grown stuff may be contaminated by local pollution (they regularly burn their garbage at night -- waste, tires, everything) and my only only option is commissary food -- meaning canned, frozen, etc.  Every once in a while they bring in produce from other places.

  I feel like I'm stuck! 

  Quoting Raintree:
  
  

  
  

  Okay, I'm gonna throw out some ideas for those of you that are freaking out right now about what to buy. And I'm gonna come at it from three angles- affordable, sustainable, healthful. 

  First of all, find a CSA (community supported agriculture)in your area- shop around, some have better deals than others. These usually have a subscription that you can pick up weekly which consists of a box of fresh vegetables in season. You can often save money on fresh produce by simply buying those things that are currently in season. If they're also local- even better. You can often purchase meat from local farmers as well. But you should probably consider having a freezer handy.

  If you have the space, consider growing some of your own.

  Eat a diet rich in plant based foods- lots of WHOLE grains- and buy these in from a store that has a bulk option- this is often a big money-saver that some people don't even think about. For instance, you can buy a 2 pound box of conventional oatmeal at my local supermarket for about $2.39. I can get the same amount from the bulk bin for about $1.50. 

  Look around your area for asian markets, or indian markets. These often have locally grown produce at better cost. And they often have great deals in terms of bulk rice, spices, etc.

  We are a family of six, and I typically spend about $400 a month on groceries- There are months, though when I spend far less- especially during our growing season- we do have a large yard.

  And please- pressure your bought and paid for congressional representatives and senators to DO something about this madness. The only thing we can do is refuse to buy the stuff. Keep in mind that this particular study found this chemical primarily in heavily processed foods.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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  • HomeMakin94
  on Nov. 4, 2009 at 10:19 AM

• Yep, it's best to just buy fresh or grow it at home...

  

  

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  • Raintree
  on Nov. 4, 2009 at 11:07 AM

• Well, the good news is, there are significant differences in what chemicals are used for agricultural purposes in Italy compared to the USA. My town burns garbage across the road near the sewer lagoon - so we all have issues. Is there a local market you can attend? I'm gonna point you to this website- their congress was actually in Naples, Italy (and it was founded in Italy) so, there may be some pertinent information there. Again, I'd see if I could find a market to attend, and barring that, can you grow anything yourself?

  Quoting Merry74:
  
  

  Sure, Napoli (Naples), Italy.

  Quoting Raintree:
  
  

  Can I ask where you are specifically? That would help.

  Quoting Merry74:
  
  

  Can I ask for specifics if these things aren't possible?  I live on a military base in a foreign country -- not known for it's clean environment... so I feel like locally grown stuff may be contaminated by local pollution (they regularly burn their garbage at night -- waste, tires, everything) and my only only option is commissary food -- meaning canned, frozen, etc.  Every once in a while they bring in produce from other places.

  I feel like I'm stuck! 

  Quoting Raintree:
  
  

  
  

  Okay, I'm gonna throw out some ideas for those of you that are freaking out right now about what to buy. And I'm gonna come at it from three angles- affordable, sustainable, healthful. 

  First of all, find a CSA (community supported agriculture)in your area- shop around, some have better deals than others. These usually have a subscription that you can pick up weekly which consists of a box of fresh vegetables in season. You can often save money on fresh produce by simply buying those things that are currently in season. If they're also local- even better. You can often purchase meat from local farmers as well. But you should probably consider having a freezer handy.

  If you have the space, consider growing some of your own.

  Eat a diet rich in plant based foods- lots of WHOLE grains- and buy these in from a store that has a bulk option- this is often a big money-saver that some people don't even think about. For instance, you can buy a 2 pound box of conventional oatmeal at my local supermarket for about $2.39. I can get the same amount from the bulk bin for about $1.50. 

  Look around your area for asian markets, or indian markets. These often have locally grown produce at better cost. And they often have great deals in terms of bulk rice, spices, etc.

  We are a family of six, and I typically spend about $400 a month on groceries- There are months, though when I spend far less- especially during our growing season- we do have a large yard.

  And please- pressure your bought and paid for congressional representatives and senators to DO something about this madness. The only thing we can do is refuse to buy the stuff. Keep in mind that this particular study found this chemical primarily in heavily processed foods.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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  • Merry74
  on Nov. 5, 2009 at 4:07 AM

• First, THANKS for taking the time to get me that info!  I really appreciate it.  Yes, there are local markets but I've heard that buying local means eating the food with the local contaminants.  I haven't had a chance to check that website yet though.

  As for growing... we have a huge, second-floor porch so I could grown things in pots -- but we have no access to ground planting.  The weather isn't going to help much right now but I think you've inspired me to take a serious look at growing as much as I can in pots come spring.
  

  Quoting Raintree:
  
  

  Well, the good news is, there are significant differences in what chemicals are used for agricultural purposes in Italy compared to the USA. My town burns garbage across the road near the sewer lagoon - so we all have issues. Is there a local market you can attend? I'm gonna point you to this website- their congress was actually in Naples, Italy (and it was founded in Italy) so, there may be some pertinent information there. Again, I'd see if I could find a market to attend, and barring that, can you grow anything yourself?

  Quoting Merry74:
  
  

  Sure, Napoli (Naples), Italy.

  Quoting Raintree:
  
  

  Can I ask where you are specifically? That would help.

  Quoting Merry74:
  
  

  Can I ask for specifics if these things aren't possible?  I live on a military base in a foreign country -- not known for it's clean environment... so I feel like locally grown stuff may be contaminated by local pollution (they regularly burn their garbage at night -- waste, tires, everything) and my only only option is commissary food -- meaning canned, frozen, etc.  Every once in a while they bring in produce from other places.

  I feel like I'm stuck! 

  Quoting Raintree:
  
  

  
  

  Okay, I'm gonna throw out some ideas for those of you that are freaking out right now about what to buy. And I'm gonna come at it from three angles- affordable, sustainable, healthful. 

  First of all, find a CSA (community supported agriculture)in your area- shop around, some have better deals than others. These usually have a subscription that you can pick up weekly which consists of a box of fresh vegetables in season. You can often save money on fresh produce by simply buying those things that are currently in season. If they're also local- even better. You can often purchase meat from local farmers as well. But you should probably consider having a freezer handy.

  If you have the space, consider growing some of your own.

  Eat a diet rich in plant based foods- lots of WHOLE grains- and buy these in from a store that has a bulk option- this is often a big money-saver that some people don't even think about. For instance, you can buy a 2 pound box of conventional oatmeal at my local supermarket for about $2.39. I can get the same amount from the bulk bin for about $1.50. 

  Look around your area for asian markets, or indian markets. These often have locally grown produce at better cost. And they often have great deals in terms of bulk rice, spices, etc.

  We are a family of six, and I typically spend about $400 a month on groceries- There are months, though when I spend far less- especially during our growing season- we do have a large yard.

  And please- pressure your bought and paid for congressional representatives and senators to DO something about this madness. The only thing we can do is refuse to buy the stuff. Keep in mind that this particular study found this chemical primarily in heavily processed foods.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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  • rozepyle
  on Nov. 5, 2009 at 9:51 AM

• instead of growing things in pots i suggest a container garden, if you have access to some wood you can make it easily!! that way you will still have space and be able to grow 

  Quoting Merry74:
  
  

  First, THANKS for taking the time to get me that info!  I really appreciate it.  Yes, there are local markets but I've heard that buying local means eating the food with the local contaminants.  I haven't had a chance to check that website yet though.

  As for growing... we have a huge, second-floor porch so I could grown things in pots -- but we have no access to ground planting.  The weather isn't going to help much right now but I think you've inspired me to take a serious look at growing as much as I can in pots come spring.
  

  Quoting Raintree:
  
  

  Well, the good news is, there are significant differences in what chemicals are used for agricultural purposes in Italy compared to the USA. My town burns garbage across the road near the sewer lagoon - so we all have issues. Is there a local market you can attend? I'm gonna point you to this website- their congress was actually in Naples, Italy (and it was founded in Italy) so, there may be some pertinent information there. Again, I'd see if I could find a market to attend, and barring that, can you grow anything yourself?

  Quoting Merry74:
  
  

  Sure, Napoli (Naples), Italy.

  Quoting Raintree:
  
  

  Can I ask where you are specifically? That would help.

  Quoting Merry74:
  
  

  Can I ask for specifics if these things aren't possible?  I live on a military base in a foreign country -- not known for it's clean environment... so I feel like locally grown stuff may be contaminated by local pollution (they regularly burn their garbage at night -- waste, tires, everything) and my only only option is commissary food -- meaning canned, frozen, etc.  Every once in a while they bring in produce from other places.

  I feel like I'm stuck! 

  Quoting Raintree:
  
  

  
  

  Okay, I'm gonna throw out some ideas for those of you that are freaking out right now about what to buy. And I'm gonna come at it from three angles- affordable, sustainable, healthful. 

  First of all, find a CSA (community supported agriculture)in your area- shop around, some have better deals than others. These usually have a subscription that you can pick up weekly which consists of a box of fresh vegetables in season. You can often save money on fresh produce by simply buying those things that are currently in season. If they're also local- even better. You can often purchase meat from local farmers as well. But you should probably consider having a freezer handy.

  If you have the space, consider growing some of your own.

  Eat a diet rich in plant based foods- lots of WHOLE grains- and buy these in from a store that has a bulk option- this is often a big money-saver that some people don't even think about. For instance, you can buy a 2 pound box of conventional oatmeal at my local supermarket for about $2.39. I can get the same amount from the bulk bin for about $1.50. 

  Look around your area for asian markets, or indian markets. These often have locally grown produce at better cost. And they often have great deals in terms of bulk rice, spices, etc.

  We are a family of six, and I typically spend about $400 a month on groceries- There are months, though when I spend far less- especially during our growing season- we do have a large yard.

  And please- pressure your bought and paid for congressional representatives and senators to DO something about this madness. The only thing we can do is refuse to buy the stuff. Keep in mind that this particular study found this chemical primarily in heavily processed foods.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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  • Merry74
  on Nov. 5, 2009 at 2:55 PM

• Another good idea - thanks!  I'll have to check the housing code to see if that's considered a "structure" -- but it sounds good to me.
  

  Quoting rozepyle:
  
  

  instead of growing things in pots i suggest a container garden, if you have access to some wood you can make it easily!! that way you will still have space and be able to grow 

  Quoting Merry74:
  
  

  First, THANKS for taking the time to get me that info!  I really appreciate it.  Yes, there are local markets but I've heard that buying local means eating the food with the local contaminants.  I haven't had a chance to check that website yet though.

  As for growing... we have a huge, second-floor porch so I could grown things in pots -- but we have no access to ground planting.  The weather isn't going to help much right now but I think you've inspired me to take a serious look at growing as much as I can in pots come spring.
  

  Quoting Raintree:
  
  

  Well, the good news is, there are significant differences in what chemicals are used for agricultural purposes in Italy compared to the USA. My town burns garbage across the road near the sewer lagoon - so we all have issues. Is there a local market you can attend? I'm gonna point you to this website- their congress was actually in Naples, Italy (and it was founded in Italy) so, there may be some pertinent information there. Again, I'd see if I could find a market to attend, and barring that, can you grow anything yourself?

  Quoting Merry74:
  
  

  Sure, Napoli (Naples), Italy.

  Quoting Raintree:
  
  

  Can I ask where you are specifically? That would help.

  Quoting Merry74:
  
  

  Can I ask for specifics if these things aren't possible?  I live on a military base in a foreign country -- not known for it's clean environment... so I feel like locally grown stuff may be contaminated by local pollution (they regularly burn their garbage at night -- waste, tires, everything) and my only only option is commissary food -- meaning canned, frozen, etc.  Every once in a while they bring in produce from other places.

  I feel like I'm stuck! 

  Quoting Raintree:
  
  

  
  

  Okay, I'm gonna throw out some ideas for those of you that are freaking out right now about what to buy. And I'm gonna come at it from three angles- affordable, sustainable, healthful. 

  First of all, find a CSA (community supported agriculture)in your area- shop around, some have better deals than others. These usually have a subscription that you can pick up weekly which consists of a box of fresh vegetables in season. You can often save money on fresh produce by simply buying those things that are currently in season. If they're also local- even better. You can often purchase meat from local farmers as well. But you should probably consider having a freezer handy.

  If you have the space, consider growing some of your own.

  Eat a diet rich in plant based foods- lots of WHOLE grains- and buy these in from a store that has a bulk option- this is often a big money-saver that some people don't even think about. For instance, you can buy a 2 pound box of conventional oatmeal at my local supermarket for about $2.39. I can get the same amount from the bulk bin for about $1.50. 

  Look around your area for asian markets, or indian markets. These often have locally grown produce at better cost. And they often have great deals in terms of bulk rice, spices, etc.

  We are a family of six, and I typically spend about $400 a month on groceries- There are months, though when I spend far less- especially during our growing season- we do have a large yard.

  And please- pressure your bought and paid for congressional representatives and senators to DO something about this madness. The only thing we can do is refuse to buy the stuff. Keep in mind that this particular study found this chemical primarily in heavily processed foods.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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