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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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 Posted - May 24 2011 : 07:10:20 AM
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I can now taste chemicals. And while I knew the were in a lot of foods- I can now TASTE them. There is this metalic burning aftertaste in everything that has artificial flavors, coloring and preservatives in it. YUCK! It has been getting stronger and stronger this past week.
I try to eat a lot of "whole" foods and we don't usually have a lot of processed foods on hand which is good- but I don't even want to eat hardly at all now because I am afraid of what I am going to be tasting for the next couple hours. My MaryJanesFarm stash has been a life saver. No nasty tastes there!
I think this farmgirl is going to be pushing her family into all organic foods even faster now. I am not going to buy food that I can't eat and my husband and I both agreed that we should sit down and watch Food INC together sometime this week.
I am really glad he is a closet environmentalist. If I put the material infront of him I might be able to draw him out of his shell and get him involved...but it has to be his idea. Wish me luck!
I finally feel like I have a good foothold in forcing our house to the slightly more expensive but better organic lifestyle...I mean if I can't eat the food- why buy it- right? 
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Heartbroken farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annette
rio vista
Ca
USA
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Posted - May 24 2011 : 07:22:43 AM
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It's a great plan, and BEST of luck! We don't have a lot of processed foods here either, but yuck, if I had to taste the chemicals! Just look at it as a blessing in disguise. If you ever eat out, be very careful what you order, now that the processed foods flavor is more predominate to you.
I'm glad your surgery went well, and that you're feeling better. How's Nora? Is she home from grandmas yet?
The tears I shed then, watered the flowers I harvest now.
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2011 : 08:34:14 AM
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Thanks ladies- yes definitly a Blessing! I am actually kindof pleased! I know that sounds weird but I am going to use this as a tool help us get to a healthier place in our life.
I am experiencing a lot of pain yesterday and today- but that was expected. I am so glad that we have some options in this area for non processed food. :)
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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FarmDream
True Blue Farmgirl
1085 Posts
Julie
TX
USA
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Posted - May 24 2011 : 08:34:45 AM
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How awful. I would hate that taste, too. My family is working on switching to organics also. An upside is that it's really not more expensive. You'll find that a lot of processed food is wasted because no one cares much for it. You'll find your appetite more satisfied with organic/whole food and you'll feel full longer, thus wasting less food.
If you have Netflix, you can watch King Corn, Food inc, the Future of Food, Fast Food Nation, and others. Best of luck to you.
~FarmDream is Farmgirl Sister #3069
Live Today, Cherish Yesterday, Dream Tomorrow
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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Posted - May 24 2011 : 09:28:15 AM
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Hey Alee---glad you are recovering well.
I have always been able to taste chems or even if I smell something I will taste it too. I don't know why that happens but one adjusts. My smeller works really well-hahaha!!!
Hang in there. MB
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