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    Default Re: Organic or not organic, that is the question.

    Quote Originally Posted by a completely inoffensive name View Post
    I suggest people watch the "Penn and Teller: !" episode on organic food that just aired recently. It pretty much destroyed all the arguments organic food has going for it.
    "the dietary equivalent of the Toyota Prius"
    Great line, but at least the Prius actually gets better mileage. Organic food... well its basically just more expensive.

    Quote Originally Posted by Lemur
    I think there's an over-emphasis on what is or isn't organic, and not enough attention paid to different varieties of fruits and veggies.
    That's because there's a lot of money to be made in making people think they're saving the planet and themselves by overpaying for groceries. Organic foods have a great marketing campaign.
    Last edited by Banquo's Ghost; 08-02-2009 at 09:22. Reason: Edited quote
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