Who needs terrorism when the FDA is trying to kill us?

[skatekwondo]

I just learned today that Polysorbate 60 and Sorbic Acid, two very common food additives, are both derived from petroluem. So, essentionally, when you consume a packaged food containing these ingredients, you are ingesting crude oil. Also, titanium dioxide, also a popular food additive, is a main componant of white paint, acting as a brightner and

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[jforward]

I hate to add yet another worry to ya there, but it's being shown that organicly grown food really doesn't have much of an effective difference than that of the rest of the produce you can buy. Your best bet is to just move to China - they may have put crack in their fruits and vegetables to make them taste so friggin good, but at least crack is healthier for you than paint and gasoline ;)

[skatekwondo]

Yes, but they haven't explained why organically grown food isn't better for you than regular produce. Not only that, but if I grow my own garden, I can be sure of the quality of vegetables being produced.

And I agree - China has the best fruits and vegetables, hands down. I miss the daily watermelon and fresh apple juice...

[jforward]

Home grown gardens are awesome! I thought it was so interesting when sbn said how the Chinese feel that a part of them goes into the ground when they tend to their own garden. Maybe it's true - it does always taste better than any crap you find in the grocery store.