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SueT	Fri, Jun-05-09 15:22

Pesticides/Herbicides related to obesity?

Not low carb related, bu obesity related.

http://www.rodale.com/saving-money-..._05-_-Top5-_-NA

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And new research shows that over half of the most commonly used pesticides are known endocrine disruptors. That means our food can be contaminated with 180 chemicals that mess with hormone function, and ultimately, our health

aj_cohn

Sat, Jun-06-09 17:28

I'd like to hear from families who spend the US avg. of $7/day/person on food about how they buy organic food. Even if you restrict your organic purchases to the "dirty dozen," I'm betting it's not doable if you're on a tight budget.

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