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If you read the study, processing referred to cooking the tomatoes at 88 degrees C for 2, 15, or 30 minutes. So, in the above quote, you can sub "cooked" for "processed". Basically, the article compared cooked vs raw. There is no reference to organic or "clean".

Entire countries of people have survived (and thrived) on less than 0.25 grams of fat per # of body weight for centuries. Who came up with this recommendation? (Source please)

sorry, I should have been more specific :) The only "yeasted" bread I know of that doesn't require added sugar or added yeast is called Desem bread. The recipe's ingredients are just freshly ground whole wheat, water and a bit of salt. To create a starter, which takes a while, basically, you bury a ball of starter dough…

This is the expert I follow on this subject: According to Essential Science IndicatorsSM from Thomson Reuters, the work of Dr. Rui Hai Liu ranks at #4 among the 2,902 researchers that currently make up the top 1% in Agricultural Sciences. His record in this field includes 53 papers cited a total of 2,700 times between…

I'd guess there are very few bread recipes without sugar in them. The only one I'm aware of is called Desem bread from the Laurel's Kitchen Bread Book. (Sugar feeds the yeast in most bread recipes.) Definitely ask them for the nutrition info--I'm sure they'd be happy to help you.

The author (and long-term food scientist) of "Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition" and "The China Study" advocates a plant-based (whole grains, fruits, vegetables, etc.), low sugar and low in refined foods, low animal protein diet with roughly 80% carb, 10% protein, 10% fat. I thought I read somewhere that after…

I maintain a bit less (around 122 right now). My net calories swing a lot because my workouts are all very different in duration and intensity. The last day on the chart below (today, August 1) is incomplete. I'll probably eat at least another 1,000 cals today. The calories are probably close since I measure my food by…

nice catch. I wasn't paying enough attention when I wrote it out. I'm surprised you didn't catch my oxygen/water mix up as well.

This book (check it out from your library) has a wealth of information on what you really need (and what you don't) based on the author's lifetime of research experience and other research findings: Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition It doesn't necessarily promote a vegetarian (or vegan) diet, but it's very close…

I don't "save calories". However, I'll time my longer workouts to occur late morning on days I know I'm going to eat more in the afternoon--but I rarely eat large meals at night, even on hard workout days.

Would you eat food ONLY for its nutritional value? No. I group foods into 3 categories: 1. Stuff I like that has health benefits and makes up the majority of what I eat: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes 2. Stuff I like, but has little to no benefit or I only eat in moderation for other reasons: beer, animal…

This is a great start. Just add a couple more real foods from lots of options: yogurt (either dairy or non-dairy)--protein oats--fiber and phyto's hemp seeds--protein and fiber ginger kale or other green leaf veg cocoa powder peanut butter (or other nut butter) coconut flake, etc. That's pretty much all you need. No freaky…

The suggestions to eat more fruits and vegetables are right on. Especially whole fruits and vegetables. There is a scientist by the name of Dr. Rui Hai Liu doing work in this area. He's been showing that whole fruits and vegetables (like an apple for example) have a far better health and nutrition benefits than individual…

Sciencey Answer: “Calories” are a measurement of energy — it’s just a unit of energy, like Watts or Joules. Or even like: gallons or cups or teaspoons. It's just a unit of measurement. In this case, energy. Generally, determining how many calories are in food is done by burning the food and calculating the released heat in…

This is very true for myfitnesspal. It's frustrating to log all your food and realize vitamins and minerals are wrong. Getting enough potassium from foods does take some planning--it's definitely not as easy as a banana a day. One food that is high in both potassium and vit. C without being loaded with sugar is yams (or…

I provided 2 examples based on commonly known and documented information. Both examples directly link pesticide use (herbicide and insecticide) to the decline in insects. One of which (honeybee) is vital for pollination of specific crops. The other, Monarch Butterfly, is a commonly known insect. I then demonstrated a 10%…

It's estimated that there are approximately 91,000 identified species of insects in the US and 73,000 unidentified species (Smithsonian). One study suggests 16,000 at-risk for extinction in the US. Total insects in US: 91,000 + 73,000 = 164,000 Total % of Insects at-risk in the US: 16,000 / 164,000 = 9.76% 10% of the total…

Yes, as I mentioned: 10 million refers to all life on earth, not just insects. And, of that 10 million, we've identified just 10%. A fraction of that 10% is identified insect life. Total Life on the Planet (Identified vs Estimate of Unidentified): 10 million total estimated x 0.10 (10%) = 1 million identified species (or…

10% is noise? Weird.

Yes, 160 would be noise, especially if you count all "species of life" on this planet. 10 million refers to all life on earth, not just insects. And, of that 10 million, we've identified just 10%. A fraction of that 10% is identified insect life. It's estimated that there are approximately 91,000 identified species of…

Fifty nine insect species are known to have vanished in our modern time (IUCN 2007), however, thousands are estimated to have disappeared. In the United States, 160 insect species are presumed to be extinct or missing.

Organic producers must not use Sewage sludge nor may they use composted animal waste that contains synthetic substances. They are however able to use "all natural manure". Per Section 205.203: (e) The producer must not use: (1) Any fertilizer or composted plant and animal material that contains a synthetic substance not…

While viewed as less toxic to humans, a number of pesticides are actually toxic to insects. But, who would have guessed that a pesticide kills pests? Seems logical right? The unfortunate side of the story is insects are vital, honeybees for example. The most promising research on the honeybee collapse shows a direct link…

science is just a model of the new paradigm ousting the old one. today's science fiction becomes tomorrow's fact. it took millions of years before we figured out the world was "round" -- it had always been flat. two important rules: never discount the value of time on our understanding of the world and there are no…

I'd suggest knowledge of food production (and related industry) is as important as understanding of science in general, and the former is the one lacking.

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Yes. I think there are a number of us here who choose organic (or some version thereof) based on our knowledge and experience with the industry(s) involved. However, the background is more complicated: each individual example depends upon which crop you're talking about (apples, oranges, beans, rice, dairy, eggs). One easy…

ha ha, you caught me before I had a chance to edit that sentence out. I didn't like it much--especially with the missing word. There are states in the US that, in my opinion, will never move toward this model. So, unfortunately, I don't think "norm" was the best choice of words. I should have said…

The FDA has actually (and very recently) issued guidance on antibiotic use in cattle, regardless of organic labeling status. The guidance recommends moving away from use for growth purposes. While voluntary, it's a move in the right direction.

Since using antibiotics for growth decreases their effectiveness for medical treatments--which means it's basically a wash ethically speaking--it sounds like at this point, it's more of a truth in labeling issue. This little piggy went to the pasture, this little piggy stayed home. This little piggy had antibiotics and…