Does organic food turn people into jerks?

It's not easy for me to remember to bring bag with me. I feel like girl. If I bring backpack, they would suspect me as thief.
 
That's interesting. I don't mind bringing bags with me when I go to Sprouts. They take each 5 cents off. Nothing wrong with try to save a few pennies. Does that turn me into a jerk?

Poweron, you won't feel like a girl. There are men out there that bring bags with them to stores. In Mexico City, we usually pay to buy grocery bags, so we have to bring our own bags for free. No big deal.

I don't really buy that some of them claim to be organic, but they really aren't organic. Soils are screwed up. Too bad. I have to avoid grains for health reasons, and If I am invited to go to activity or party, I have to bring a non grain meal with me. Some strangers may think I am weird or rude for bringing a meal with me, because they did not know about my grain problems. That's prejudicial.
 
Interesting.

I wonder if it could be the other way around. Perhaps it's people who are already self-righteous and selfish who are more attracted to the organic foods in the first place.
 
Barbaro said:
That's interesting. I don't mind bringing bags with me when I go to Sprouts. They take each 5 cents off. Nothing wrong with try to save a few pennies. Does that turn me into a jerk?

Poweron, you won't feel like a girl. There are men out there that bring bags with them to stores. In Mexico City, we usually pay to buy grocery bags, so we have to bring our own bags for free. No big deal.

I don't really buy that some of them claim to be organic, but they really aren't organic. Soils are screwed up. Too bad. I have to avoid grains for health reasons, and If I am invited to go to activity or party, I have to bring a non grain meal with me. Some strangers may think I am weird or rude for bringing a meal with me, because they did not know about my grain problems. That's prejudicial.
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I'm curious. If you asked ahead of time, would your host mind if you brought a non-grain item to share with the group?
 
Reba said:
I'm curious. If you asked ahead of time, would your host mind if you brought a non-grain item to share with the group?
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I have. Some of them cannot afford to make non grain meals for activity. Others have no experience on how to make non grain meals, so they ask me to bring a meal if I can. I have to admit that I trust myself enough to make a meal for myself, and I really don't mind.

I am invited to go to a friend's hangout at her house. She knows about my problem. She is still learning eventually. Another friend is supposed to come over just found out that she has lactose/grain problems. She is sooo upset over it. She feels very isolated at this point. I plan to talk to a friend soon to make suggestions for her to buy almond ice cream or coconut ice cream without lactose, so another friend would not feel isolated.
 
One more thing-

I know this 40-50ish lady who recently had gallstones and other health problems, and was ordered to eat healthy meals. She had disregarded her doctor's order, so she went to Golden Corral restaurant instead. She haven't changed her diet yet, and it appears she is apathetic about it. I chose to not say anything to her, because it is not my business. But if I care about her, and try to convince her to change her eating habits, Will I be called a health jerk/nut? :-/
 
Barbaro said:
One more thing-

I know this 40-50ish lady who recently had gallstones and other health problems, and was ordered to eat healthy meals. She had disregarded her doctor's order, so she went to Golden Corral restaurant instead. She haven't changed her diet yet, and it appears she is apathetic about it. I chose to not say anything to her, because it is not my business. But if I care about her, and try to convince her to change her eating habits, Will I be called a health jerk/nut? :-/
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I think we all learn when we are ready and open to receive the information/message. Otherwise we shut down and refuse to consider the information. If she opens the door to talking about her struggles or need to change and the difficulty of doing that, maybe that will give you an opening to gently point her in the right direction? When offered with love -- and acceptance if your efforts are not appreciated or accepted right away -- sometimes you can deliver the "message" and plant a small seed, which will grow her mind until she is ready to change? :hmm:
 
Natural Grocers here where I live doesn't have any bags when you check out. So you have to bring your own, or use the boxes they have in a bin to carry out your stuff in. They reuse the boxes the foods come in.
 
Actually, Michelle Obama's "organic" garden was ruined. The soil had been tested indicating high levels of lead from toxic fertilizer. It is not safe to grow them ever again. Next time, always test soils first, before you grow vegetables and fruits or not. Unfortunately, it is common.
 
PowerON said:
It's not easy for me to remember to bring bag with me. I feel like girl. If I bring backpack, they would suspect me as thief.
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so leave the bag in your car
 
I have all kinds of reusable bags in the trunk of my car. When I take them to my WalMart, I have been asked to not bring them back. (The ones I took in had WalMart's name on them). At Whole Foods, if I bring my own bag, they ask if I want the 10 cent bag fee refunded or donated to their charity of the month. I always donate it. I am at Whole Foods twice a month. Produce market, weekly and WalMart 2-4 times a week. Also a few other grocery stores and they are happy when I bring in my bags even if it has a different store name on it.
 
Barbaro said:
One more thing-

I know this 40-50ish lady who recently had gallstones and other health problems, and was ordered to eat healthy meals. She had disregarded her doctor's order, so she went to Golden Corral restaurant instead. She haven't changed her diet yet, and it appears she is apathetic about it. I chose to not say anything to her, because it is not my business. But if I care about her, and try to convince her to change her eating habits, Will I be called a health jerk/nut? :-/
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Her doctor hasn't yet convinced her?

It's like an alcoholic; they have to be ready to make the changes. Until then, they will either get defensive or ignore your advice.

When she seems ready, then you could offer to share tips and recipes with her.

Just my opinion.
 
KristinaB said:
I have all kinds of reusable bags in the trunk of my car. When I take them to my WalMart, I have been asked to not bring them back. (The ones I took in had WalMart's name on them). At Whole Foods, if I bring my own bag, they ask if I want the 10 cent bag fee refunded or donated to their charity of the month. I always donate it. I am at Whole Foods twice a month. Produce market, weekly and WalMart 2-4 times a week. Also a few other grocery stores and they are happy when I bring in my bags even if it has a different store name on it.
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Seriously? I have never heard of anything like this before. Why did WalMart ask you not to bring them back? I usually carry a few reusable bags with "Sprouts" label on it to WalMart, and I was never asked about it.
 
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