Comments on: My 8-word food philosophy

By: Why do you eat what you eat? - Eating Real Food

Why do you eat what you eat? - Eating Real Food — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:02:32 +0000

[...] in town. It’s called Foods For Living. I’ve used this blog to describe, in detail, my food philosophy. That’s why I shop where I shop, and why I buy what I buy. Sometimes I wonder what’s [...]

By: David L. Mulder

David L. Mulder — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:36:10 +0000

That’s a great point, Janice! There are downsides to government regulation of “organic”, as you point out here. Big, industrial producers are able to influence the rules. This can make it expensive to obtain organic certification, and also create technical loopholes.

This is why I don’t use the USDA Organic label as the sole influencer of my eating choices, though I should certainly make that point clearer in future articles. The distinction is subtle, but there is certainly a difference.

By: Janice Calkins

Janice Calkins — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:29:29 +0000

“The True Definition of USDA Organic
Purchasers of Organic foods are expecting all-natural products that are free of pesticides, and chemicals, and are produced in a way that is environmentally friendly. Under current regulations, this is not the truth. Organic food is allowed to be treated with organic pesticides, and certain preservatives are permitted in order to remove the ‘competitive disadvantage’ organic perishables have with their unregulated counterparts.”

Reference:
“Eco Factory – USDA Organic Widens Use of Pesticides and Chemicals .” Eco Factory – The Social Network For World Changers . N.p., 5 July 2009. Web. 12 Nov. 2009.

By: Just what exactly is “organic”? « Eating Real Food

Just what exactly is “organic”? « Eating Real Food — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:37:16 +0000

[...] As I mentioned in a previous post, the term ‘organic’ is under strict government regulation. [...]