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RE: Gluten Free Series Part Three: Four Reasons to Ditch Wheat

in #homsteading7 years ago

I learned more about roundup use and exactly how it interacts with plants and soil this summer. I had no idea it was a systemic herbicide, meaning it penetrates every aspect of a plant, right into the cells. I also wasn't aware it was used for dry down on non-GMO crops, such as wheat, sunflowers, oats, sugarcane, dried beans, etc.

Just one more reason to avoid wheat and try to eat only organic foods....

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Yes, words escape me for the toxicity of glyphosate. The more I read, the more appalled I am. I fell down the rabbit hole while researching for my posts and I think I will continue writing about this topic. I don't think people realize how polluted the food supply has become. Sometimes, even I forget so I was grateful for the reminder, however depressing it was. Matt and I were reaffirmed in our decision to pursue the homestead and growing our own food despite how challenging the process has been. Thanks again for stopping by, I really enjoy connecting with you. -Aimee

Yes, I often think about how bad the food supply is. That was the #1 reason we started raising our own, and why we try to do as much teaching about food as we can.