[Pneumonic]

Guy, this is how many of us Canadians feel:

[Guy 13]

http://www.planetnatural.com/composting-101/

[Guy 13]

Guy, this is how many of us Canadians feel:

Last year when I was in Montreal
at one time,
when I did my grocery at Walmart the brocoli was almost 6 Cnd $
for a small (Read tiny) brocoli,
I skept the brocoli and went for more green beans and the same
for my vegetable soup.
I did lots of price comparaison between different grocery stores
and Walmart was about 20% lower than their competitors on many products.
In my price comparaison, I noticed that the organic products
where between 20 to 50% higher than convential grown produce.
20% higher is acceptable for me, but 50% or more, then I skip it.

Guy 13

[Pneumonic]

Guy, that's why my wife and I use the aeroponic setup above to grow our own; we control supply, quality and costs. 

[Guy 13]

Guy, that's why my wife and I use the aeroponic setup above to grow our own; we control supply, quality and costs. 

Pneumonic,
I am looking slowly but surely into growing my own vegetables,
well some of them that are easy to grow
and make my own compost, that should not be that hard.
I have room on the flat roof of our house.
The only problem at times, might be that at times it's quite windy (20-25Khr.)
May I ask where you live ?
(I hope I did not ask that already or I hope I overlooked it in one of your post.)

Guy 13

[FullRangeMan]

Wow these are absurd prices
Surely it was a audiophile brocoli.

[Guy 13]

Wow these are absurd prices
Surely it was a audiophile brocoli.

Yes, audiophile hi-end brocoli,
thank God, it only lasted for about 6 weeks,
then the normal, regular price - supplies was back.

[Pneumonic]

Pneumonic,
I am looking slowly but surely into growing my own vegetables,
well some of them that are easy to grow
and make my own compost, that should not be that hard.
I have room on the flat roof of our house.
The only problem at times, might be that at times it's quite windy (20-25Khr.)
May I ask where you live ?
(I hope I did not ask that already or I hope I overlooked it in one of your post.)

Guy 13

Guy, if you are able, grow your own. In soil is fine though, for a variety of reasons, I much prefer water aeroponics.

I am located just east of Toronto.

[OzarkTom]

New Study: Counting Calories a Waste of Time – More Fat, More Weight Loss

http://www.dietdoctor.com/new-study-counting-calories-waste-time-more-fat-more-weight-loss

[Guy 13]

Would you like a side of pesticides with that fruit bowl?

Dig in! Nearly seventy-five percent of the produce samples tested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 2014
contained pesticide residues, some of which are linked to health problems including:

Leukemia and lymphoma
Birth defects
ADHD and other neurodevelopmental disorders

Avoiding these toxic synthetic pesticides isn’t easy.
Less than one percent of American farmland is dedicated to growing organic crops,
which is why you have a harder time finding organic produce at the store.

Growing more organic produce would not only make it more affordable and accessible for consumers,
it would also play a huge role in protecting our health and environment.

Study after study shows that organic agriculture preserves biodiversity, reduces water pollution,
improves soil health and saves energy. And food grown organically is free of antibiotics,
synthetic hormones and synthetic pesticides.

[Guy 13]

[Guy 13]

https://ca.style.yahoo.com/the-biggest-ramadan-fasting-mistakes-and-how-to-180437011.html

[OzarkTom]

Shocking Results to Metformin Study

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I-Wr_s00aU&feature=em-subs_digest-vrecs

[Guy 13]

If You Buy Instant Noodles, Throw Them Out IMMEDIATELY!
Here’s The Reason Why…

Instant noodles are one of the world’s most popular foods.
It’s been estimated that about 95 billion servings of instant noodles are eaten around the world each year.
That’s a heck of a lot of noodles but if you’ve ever had instant noodles, its popularity really shouldn’t come as much as a surprise.
They’re cheap, they have an incredibly long shelf life, they’re easy to make, and they are delicious,
with so many different flavours available. But while you can get your calorie fix from instant noodles,
they aren’t exactly very nutritious. Many people consider instant noodles to be “junk food” because it’s low in protein,
fiber, vitamins, and minerals, but high in carbohydrates and unhealthy saturated fat. And unfortunately, it gets far worse than that… 

Apparently, these noodles can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke because they contain
Tertiary-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ).
TBHQ is a byproduct of the petroleum industry and it’s used as a food additive to preserve cheap processed foods.
When an experiment at the Harvard School of Public Health was conducted to see the impact of consuming instant noodles,
it was found that people who consume the food regularly have an increased risk of developing “metabolic syndrome.”
This happened regardless if the person exercised or ate an otherwise balanced diet.

People with metabolic syndrome have health problems such as:
◾High blood pressure
◾High blood sugar
◾Increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes

Dr. Hyun Shin, co-author of the study, did add this:
“That doesn’t mean that every single person is going to respond the same way,
but the piece to keep in mind is that it’s not a healthy product, and it is a processed food.”
In June 2012 ,the Korea Food and Drug Administration (KFDA) found a cancer-causing substance
known as Benzopyrene in six brands of noodles made by Nong Shim.

[Guy 13]

Shocking Results to Metformin Study

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I-Wr_s00aU&feature=em-subs_digest-vrecs

Good thing I've stopped completely taking metformin - Glucophage. 

[Guy 13]

Warm & cozy with a cup of tea !




https://ca.style.yahoo.com/how-to-make-the-ultimate-cup-of-tea-the-arguments-085826162.html

[Guy 13]

https://ca.style.yahoo.com/redesigned-junk-food-replaces-logos-161032252/photo-got-wasted-last-night-here-1465488649275.html

[weatherman1]

[Guy 13]

[Guy 13]

Organic farmers in New Brunswick say they are losing more of their crops
than usual to insects this year.

"I haven't seen a year like it," said Nathanial Bond, an organic farmer on the Kingston Peninsula.

Because they don't use pesticides, organic farmers like Bond
and Phil Savage will try to tackle the onslaught of flea beetles, caterpillars,
and aphids by covering some of their plants.

Holes in bok choi.

"Any greens that don't get put under row cover get full of spotty little holes," said Savage.
"Especially the bok choi, just completely riddled with holes."

Most shoppers don't mind a few holes in their vegetables if they know they're free of chemicals, Bond said,
but the insects are still costing him money.

"They're quite a big problem," he said. "Like entire crop losses."

Savage, who runs a market garden on the Kingston Peninsula, said the relatively mild winter is to blame.

Insects survived mild winter

"There was not any major die-off on many of the common insects," he said.

As a result, Bond said he'll have to avoid growing certain vegetables, such as turnips.
Bugs can infect the roots and destroy the whole crop, he said.

Instead, he'll take his chances with beets, lettuce, tomatoes
and peppers, which don't have as many problems with pests.

"But you know, I don't use any sprays and I'm just going to have to deal with that."