Comments on: Organic Food: The Raw Debate Over Benefits of Organic

By: Nathalie Lussier

Nathalie Lussier — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:15:31 +0000

Aww thanks Margaret. It warms my heart to hear you're enjoying the site. :) Have you considered joining The Cue? You can sign up for free here.

See you soon!

By: Margaret

Margaret — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:56:16 +0000

I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.

Margaret

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By: Margaret

Margaret — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:53:15 +0000

By: Nathalie Lussier

Nathalie Lussier — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:54:05 +0000

Hi Geraldine!

I did a little research and yes you can use the Dirty Dozen list to choose non organic fruits and veggies in Australia. It's probably a good idea too. ;)

Thanks for your great question! Have a great day!
Nathalie

By: Geraldine Munoz

Geraldine Munoz — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:07:50 +0000

Hi
I live in Sydney, Australia. Can I use the Dirty Dozen list you supplied also as a guide for buying my non organic fruit and veges?
Thanks
Geraldine

By: Nathalie Lussier

Nathalie Lussier — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:46:42 +0000

I love the Bay Area! All the organic produce is one of the reasons (among many) why I loved living there and would love to return too. :)

I sometimes see organic produce sold for the same or close to the same prices here in Canada as well. Sometimes I see people walk by and say “oh, it's organic” and then go for the $0.25 cent cheaper option… *sigh*

Way to go Carla on using the “dirty dozen” list! :D

By: Carla

Carla — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:36:29 +0000

I have not been able to successfully garden yet, but I do buy almost 100% organic produce. Thankfully I live in an area (Bay Area) where its easy and not that costly. I have seen conventional produce sell for almost the same as organic in some cases. Some stores don't even sell conventional. If I am traveling away from my food comfort zone with limited options, I adhere to “dirty dozen” list.

By: Nathalie Lussier

Nathalie Lussier — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:17:21 +0000

I hear you on being exhausted by maintaining an organic garden. ;) It's kind of like nature trying to keep us on our toes, always thinking ahead or even reacting to what else might be happening the garden (bugs, too much rain, etc.)

And I totally agree, organic is worth it in terms of experience and taste. Woohoo!

By: Michele

Michele — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:37:21 +0000

I totally agree with you on the organic gardening reference toward the smaller yield due to bugs/lack of fertilizer, etc. I've been trying to help maintain an organic garden and it's exhausting!! There are natural remedies to a lot of the problems (different bugs eating various plant leaves, etc.) but organic gardening is a LOT more work than just applying weed killer and fertilizer to help you out. Do I still think organic gardening is worth it? You betcha! Totally. It's an amazing experience and the produce tastes amazing!!!

:-)
Michele
aka Raw Juice Girl