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Organic vs regular cereal?

Nick StrafellaNick Strafella member
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I am getting ready to start DD on cereal in the next few weeks. I picked up a box of oatmeal and bought organic by mistake. Is there a real difference between organic and non-organic?
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Re: Organic vs regular cereal?

  • kelbriankelbrian

    There is a huge difference, and I would never give my DC non-organic cereal or non-organic food, for that matter. That is my preference.

    Organic cereal lacks the pesticides and chemicals that non-organic has in it. Organic food also has a higher nutritional level than non-organic. I highly suggest reading this. I don't know if you plan on making your own baby food, but it does have a ton of info on organic vs. non-organic.

    https://tinyurl.com/8jurjp
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  • radiokateradiokate

    There may not be as much of a difference as some people think, as the FDA doesn't have strict/proper guidelines when it comes to labeling things as "organic." Nothing is tested, so really anyone can slap that title on a box or tomato or whatever. You can only be sure it's truly "organic" if you do all the work yourself. :)

    To each there own, definitely be comfortable with your own decision, but I really don't think it's going to make much of a difference, it's probably just a little more expensive! ;)

     

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  • Amy DrinkwaterAmy Drinkwater
    That was a good mistake to make! ?We try to buy organic items whenever possible. ?It can be a little pricier but the food is better for you, and it tastes better IMO. ?I also only buy free-range poultry/eggs and grass-fed beef, and can really tell a difference in quality of taste!
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  • lucky17bridelucky17bride

    imageAmy Drinkwater:
    That was a good mistake to make!  We try to buy organic items whenever possible.  It can be a little pricier but the food is better for you, and it tastes better IMO.  I also only buy free-range poultry/eggs and grass-fed beef, and can really tell a difference in quality of taste!

    LMAO

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  • kelbriankelbrian
    imageradiokate:

    There may not be as much of a difference as some people think, as the FDA doesn't have strict/proper guidelines when it comes to labeling things as "organic." Nothing is tested, so really anyone can slap that title on a box or tomato or whatever. You can only be sure it's truly "organic" if you do all the work yourself. :)

    To each there own, definitely be comfortable with your own decision, but I really don't think it's going to make much of a difference, it's probably just a little more expensive! ;)

     

    Um, you cannot just 'slap that title' on any food. Companies can slap 'all natural' on any food that they please, but organic? No.


    "The USDA Organic seal assures consumers of the quality and integrity of organic products. Organic-certified operations must have an organic system plan and records that verify compliance with that plan. Operators are inspected annually in addition there are random checks to assure standards are being met."

    "Converting land to organic status is a three-year process. There is a two-year conversion process consisting of building up the fertility of the land. Produce grown in the first year cannot be stated as organic. In the second year produce may be stated as ?In Conversion?. It is not until the third year that produce may be stated as fully organic. Soil and natural fertility building are important parts of organic farming. "

    https://www.organic.org/education/faqs
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  • radiokateradiokate

    It's not as regulated as you think, and although yes, most people abide by those statues, not all do, and it is very easy to get around what little rules they have in place. (75% of all food is already genetically engineered, and most people have no idea!)

    I am not trying to start an argument, most things that say organic are, but I was truly amazed while getting my Microbiology degree to find out what exactly goes on when it comes to altered food! It's really quite amazing, and scary all at the same time! ;)

     

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  • Amy DrinkwaterAmy Drinkwater
    imagelucky17bride:

    imageAmy Drinkwater:
    That was a good mistake to make! ?We try to buy organic items whenever possible. ?It can be a little pricier but the food is better for you, and it tastes better IMO. ?I also only buy free-range poultry/eggs and grass-fed beef, and can really tell a difference in quality of taste!

    LMAO

    Um, why is that funny?

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