Can someone help me out by answering why people laugh at me when I talk about organic foods and how to handle the situation?

[chrissy92]

I just want to help and inform others of what I have researched about non organic foods, preservatives, GMO's, pesticides, and other harmful ingredients in food. I do not know how to react when they laugh, joke, or just plain out do not listen. This is truly starting to bother me.

[Whocares3014]

Organic has gotten a bit of a bad rep in my opinion because mass produced organic goods still are full of things not found in your garden at home... it's the nature of the beast and to be "organic" you must only meet very loose guidelines

Much like "cage-free" eggs or chicken... it doesn't mean anything when you see the living conditions provided to simply meet those standards

Often "organic" foods other than say milk or hormone free chicken and rings of that sort are virtually no different there has simply been a natural chemical replacing a laboratory produced chemical to achieve the same purpose with no health benefits

I get you are passionate about it but that is why I zone out when people preach organic to me... the idea is fantastic but in actuality A MAJORITY of the time you pay more for the same food just to get the organic stamp

[Whocares3014]

Eggs* not rings

I'm all for homegrown veggies and shit like that but for the difference in price and quality it is just not worth it... organic often spoils faster, there is no compelling evidence to show it is more nutritious in regards to vitamins and minerals provided.

Lastly, the whole idea that it preserves land and all that jazz with its natural fertilizers is ridiculous... at the rate the farmers must produce goods to make a decent living they have to rotate crops and fields at virtually the same rate as nonorganic farmers so that argument kinda goes out the window... plus rather than having cow shit and other animals shit on my food by itself is rather there be no insects inside and maybe it be processed a little bit that's just a gross thought

[Artist10]

Most people are not well informed about non-organic foods, preservatives, gmos, pesticides and other harmful things in foods. The reality is, they think that just because it is available, it must be good for you.
The more one reads and looks into this, the more you realize how bad those foods are and that you have the option to get real healthy foods instead.

I know its very important but you just can't force it on people who think its a joke. Just do things for yourself tho, if they laugh then let them laugh at their ignorance. There are many people out there that actually care about what foods to eat, I do and I try to keep myself informed. Its always good to hear someone else does too.

[Artist10]

Thanks for MHO

[BuchitaBuchys]

If you're from the US, we don't care about what we eat. It's fucking sad. I cannot tell you how many people I've heard say "oh well, it's not like anyone is going to live forever". And then they're stuffing their diabetes faces with the worst things, barely considered food. And they live in pain, take all these medications, and still end up dying at like 45.

People don't care about their food, unless you short them a chicken nugget, then all hell breaks loose!

[Curious_Jane]

Yes! Finally I found someone who's into organics just like me.

Well I guess those people who laugh, joke or not listen is somehow against organics and doesn't believe that its more healthy.

[Whocares3014]

In regards to the additives it may be healthier but ultimately worth the cost? There are plenty of naturally occurring things that could bruised that are equally as unhealthy as the lab additives

And nutritionally there is no truly conclusive evidence it is any healthier

[ATPPC]

Look around you how many fat asses do you see. Most people don't give two shits about this what's-good-for-you stuff and any attempt to educate them on such things is a waste of time. Just reply with a simple explanation and leave it at that. e. g. I'm a health nut, it's better for u

I'm totally on your side regarding the crap happening to our foods. Too bad organics are so expensive lol

[fueledbythc]

Hahaha. What a bunch of idiots. But they think you're condescending and arrogant for giving that kind of information.
In their heads they are like "who the fuck do you think you are telling me what is harmful to eat. I eat what I want." You just care too much and you want to help people but you end up looking like a one upping bitch and they laugh it off.

Just keep your mouth shut cause they are judgmental.

[thewanderingme]

they're ignorant. ignore them. or laugh at the fact that they're poisoning their bodies with all the toxic chemicals used to grow the conventional foods they eat.

[AmericanPoet]

stop "want to help and inform others", clearly they don't want it.

[Tomboy_Cool]

Errr I eat organic 🙄😑😑😑 just wanna eat some twinkles

[Blueeyes81]

Try talking to those that are open to the idea. If you came up to me babbling about that I'd blow you off. Nobody likes to be converted.

[Walls_and_Doors]

The question is when do you talk about them and why then?

[chrissy92]

I talk about all of this when someone notices I am eating organic. (Labels) they (Co workers/friends) ask why I eat that "junk" and I then explain why. By the end of the conversation I am extremely bothered because my FACTS are comical to them. I feel like I associate with sheep.

[Walls_and_Doors]

Well at least I know your problem. If you doubt someone when they give you an answer are you not predisposed and biased towards your own previous conclusion? People will laugh you out of the room because they've already decided you were wrong; the question is, in essence, rhetorical. You may as well not answer.

[chrissy92]

I agree. So you feel out of their own ignorance, even when I show support of evidence, that I should just not answer and stop informing all together? I am not the type to shove opinions down someone else's throat. I care about the people around me and their health. I just feel no one around here truly understands how harmful the chemicals can be to the body when consumed.

[chrissy92]

Also, on a side note, when they begin to laugh I automatically get extremely offended and irate. I am not a genius, but I am very knowledgeable when it comes to this.

[Walls_and_Doors]

My recommendation, esp. if it's repeat offenders, is just to say "you know what I am going to say." because they do and that's how they typically get off on agitating you. It's probably your reaction combined with their original feelings on the matter that gets them so high; after all it's a double whammy: Make you mad AND they feel smart in their own universe because as far as they are concerned you're insane or hipster.

For those who are first-time offenders you sound like you're knowledgeable as well as excited to share your knowledge; you've got the right to say, you know, "I learned there were many health benefits from _______source______." and leave it at that. If they are interested they will look it up. If they are not then you get to spare yourself this awkward dance.

[Anonymous]

Easy, just leave them alone and let them eat shit food.

[Anonymous]

Don't stop, that's annoying as hell.

[Opinion Owner]

Don't, stop*