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Sharon

[Carolina]

From the New York Times Science Section today:

What we eat is just not as important as we wish it were, unless we have specific conditions and sensitivities.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/22/science/an-apple-a-day-and-other-myths.html?src=me


"Whatever is true for other diseases, when it comes to cancer there was little evidence that fruits and vegetables are protective or that fatty foods are bad.

About all that can be said with any assurance is that controlling obesity is important, as it also is for heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, stroke and other threats to life. Avoiding an excess of alcohol has clear benefits. But unless a person is seriously malnourished, the influence of specific foods is so weak that the signal is easily swamped by noise."

[Sleepy In Seattle]

There are lots of reasons besides personal health to buy organic products - the health of farm workers and those who process our foods, health of farm animals, health of local ecosystems, protecting clean water and air, and not financially supporting companies and organizations whose policies and practices you disagree with (i.e., voting with your dollars).

There's nothing wrong with having CHOICES!

[litliwlowa]

There's nothing wrong with having CHOICES!

Exactly.

Besides, whether or not there is a link to cancer is immaterial in my view. As we all know from person experience there are PLENTY of other conditions far beyond the scope of cancer that we get stuck with for life, many of which can be tied to gut issues.

Personally, I initially was resistant when my rheumy said go gluten-free and fresh organic. When a few days later my endo said the same thing, I figured I best listen. I am thankful I did listen. For me anyway, the proof is in the results.

I'll stay with my choice to remain GF and organic.