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Mushrooms are fungus. Fungus grows on (feeds upon) dead matter. We are alive

.... we thrive on what supports life. The mycotoxins to which you refer,

Bryan, are present from the very first mushroom.

 

We are designed to eat plants ... fruits and leaves. Fungi are not plants.

The biological taxonomy changed years ago.

 

Mushrooms are not food for humans.

 

Best,

Elchanan

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rawfood [rawfood ] On Behalf Of

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In moderation they are ok but overtime and if you eat a lot they may

increase candida, fungus, mycotoxins in the blood/body, yes they have some

benefits, I am not saying don't eat them, I just don't use them, it depends

on your goals....

 

Bryan Au

http://www.RawOrgan <http://www.raworganicsavingtheplanet.com/>

icSavingThePlanet.com

 

Erin <truepatriot@ <truepatriot%40metrocast.net> metrocast.net>

wrote:

rawfood@ <rawfood%40> .com, Bryan Au

<rawbryan wrote:

 

[...]

 

> I do NOT USE Cashew, Nama Soyu, Corn, Mushrooms and [...]

 

Mushrooms rule! ;)

 

-Erin

 

 

 

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I certainly am aware mushrooms are not plants. LOL!

 

I knew a girl in college who wouldn't eat mushrooms due

to a religious prohibition against them. I asked her why,

and her reasoning was this same they feed on dead things.

 

 

-Erin

http://www.zenpawn.com/vegblog

 

 

rawfood , " Elchanan " <Elchanan wrote:

>

> Mushrooms are fungus. Fungus grows on (feeds upon) dead matter. We

are alive

> ... we thrive on what supports life. The mycotoxins to which you

refer,

> Bryan, are present from the very first mushroom.

>

> We are designed to eat plants ... fruits and leaves. Fungi are not

plants.

> The biological taxonomy changed years ago.

>

> Mushrooms are not food for humans.

>

> Best,

> Elchanan

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I guess mushrooms are the scavangers of the plant world, like catfish

are to the fish world, buzzards are to the animal world, etc.

 

Belinda

 

 

> I certainly am aware mushrooms are not plants. LOL!

>

> I knew a girl in college who wouldn't eat mushrooms due

> to a religious prohibition against them. I asked her why,

> and her reasoning was this same they feed on dead things.

>

>

> -Erin

> http://www.zenpawn.com/vegblog

>

>

> rawfood , " Elchanan " <Elchanan@> wrote:

> >

> > Mushrooms are fungus. Fungus grows on (feeds upon) dead matter.

We

> are alive

> > ... we thrive on what supports life. The mycotoxins to which you

> refer,

> > Bryan, are present from the very first mushroom.

> >

> > We are designed to eat plants ... fruits and leaves. Fungi are

not

> plants.

> > The biological taxonomy changed years ago.

> >

> > Mushrooms are not food for humans.

> >

> > Best,

> > Elchanan

>

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What about microbes? In the soil...breaking

down (eating) the " dead " matter...providing detritus for

plants...which provide us with food...

 

The assertion against mushrooms isn't very

convincing. The raw mushrooms I've eaten

tasted pretty good. They feed on death? What

on earth does not feed on death, either directly

or indirectly? BTW, I have seen mushrooms growing

on living trees.

 

Mushrooms aren't food for humans? Since Elchanan

ISN'T the " DESIGNER, " I believe he is voicing an

OPINION, not a fact. I would argue we are designed

as opportunists, to adapt to food niches. There isn't

real evidence supporting a design to eat fruits and leaves,

exclusively.

 

We may be adapting or have adapted to that diet,

but claiming we were designed to that diet simply is not

true.

 

Or is Elchanan claiming to be the Designer?

 

tev

 

 

Belinda <MistyBlueTN wrote:

I guess mushrooms are the scavangers of the plant world, like catfish

are to the fish world, buzzards are to the animal world, etc.

 

Belinda

 

 

> I certainly am aware mushrooms are not plants. LOL!

>

> I knew a girl in college who wouldn't eat mushrooms due

> to a religious prohibition against them. I asked her why,

> and her reasoning was this same they feed on dead things.

>

>

> -Erin

> http://www.zenpawn.com/vegblog

>

>

> rawfood , " Elchanan " wrote:

> >

> > Mushrooms are fungus. Fungus grows on (feeds upon) dead matter.

We

> are alive

> > ... we thrive on what supports life. The mycotoxins to which you

> refer,

> > Bryan, are present from the very first mushroom.

> >

> > We are designed to eat plants ... fruits and leaves. Fungi are

not

> plants.

> > The biological taxonomy changed years ago.

> >

> > Mushrooms are not food for humans.

> >

> > Best,

> > Elchanan

>

 

 

 

 

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Elchanan is not the first person (maybe on here) to say that mushrooms shouldn't

be eaten by humans. I honestly can't remember where though or I would provide

it. I do not see he is claiming to be the designer( seems like a cheap shot).

Maybe it is just an opinion, which is fine, you have an opinion that disagrees

that is fine too. The problem I have not just with your post is if Elchanan

doesn't post something to 'prove; he is correct he is attacked or rude comments

are made. You, and many others that post opinions also do not post anything to

back it up. I just think you should also be willing to provide some 'back up'

for your opinions if you want others to do the same.

 

tev treowlufu <goraw808 wrote: What about microbes? In the

soil...breaking

down (eating) the " dead " matter...providing detritus for

plants...which provide us with food...

 

The assertion against mushrooms isn't very

convincing. The raw mushrooms I've eaten

tasted pretty good. They feed on death? What

on earth does not feed on death, either directly

or indirectly? BTW, I have seen mushrooms growing

on living trees.

 

Mushrooms aren't food for humans? Since Elchanan

ISN'T the " DESIGNER, " I believe he is voicing an

OPINION, not a fact. I would argue we are designed

as opportunists, to adapt to food niches. There isn't

real evidence supporting a design to eat fruits and leaves,

exclusively.

 

We may be adapting or have adapted to that diet,

but claiming we were designed to that diet simply is not

true.

 

Or is Elchanan claiming to be the Designer?

 

tev

 

 

Belinda <MistyBlueTN wrote:

I guess mushrooms are the scavangers of the plant world, like catfish

are to the fish world, buzzards are to the animal world, etc.

 

Belinda

 

> I certainly am aware mushrooms are not plants. LOL!

>

> I knew a girl in college who wouldn't eat mushrooms due

> to a religious prohibition against them. I asked her why,

> and her reasoning was this same they feed on dead things.

>

>

> -Erin

> http://www.zenpawn.com/vegblog

>

>

> rawfood , " Elchanan " wrote:

> >

> > Mushrooms are fungus. Fungus grows on (feeds upon) dead matter.

We

> are alive

> > ... we thrive on what supports life. The mycotoxins to which you

> refer,

> > Bryan, are present from the very first mushroom.

> >

> > We are designed to eat plants ... fruits and leaves. Fungi are

not

> plants.

> > The biological taxonomy changed years ago.

> >

> > Mushrooms are not food for humans.

> >

> > Best,

> > Elchanan

>

 

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individual into a personality of idealistic power. Religion ministers to

the progress of all through fostering the progress of each individual,

and the progress of each is augmented through the achievement of all.

[The Urantia Book: 1094:1][http://www.urantia.org/]

________

 

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Elchanan repeatedly refers to " Nature's Design "

in his posts. This implies knowledge of a Designer,

named Nature. Nature is not a designer. " Designer "

implies a thinking mind. Please show evidence

of this Nature, this thinking mind, designing, planning our

evolution, in support of the claim " Nature's Design. "

I know of no evidence supporting the existence of

this thinking mind, named Nature.

 

The burden of proof falls on the claimant. All my posts

are in response to opinions stated as absolute claims. I am

not making any absolute claims. Do you understand the

difference between the structure of an opinion and

an absolute claim?

 

BTW, what tev-claims are you referring to and for which you

require supporting evidence?

 

tev

 

Terry Bakhtiari <pablobully wrote:

Elchanan is not the first person (maybe on here) to say that mushrooms

shouldn't be eaten by humans. I honestly can't remember where though or I would

provide it. I do not see he is claiming to be the designer( seems like a cheap

shot). Maybe it is just an opinion, which is fine, you have an opinion that

disagrees that is fine too. The problem I have not just with your post is if

Elchanan doesn't post something to 'prove; he is correct he is attacked or rude

comments are made. You, and many others that post opinions also do not post

anything to back it up. I just think you should also be willing to provide some

'back up' for your opinions if you want others to do the same.

 

tev treowlufu wrote: What about microbes? In the soil...breaking

down (eating) the " dead " matter...providing detritus for

plants...which provide us with food...

 

The assertion against mushrooms isn't very

convincing. The raw mushrooms I've eaten

tasted pretty good. They feed on death? What

on earth does not feed on death, either directly

or indirectly? BTW, I have seen mushrooms growing

on living trees.

 

Mushrooms aren't food for humans? Since Elchanan

ISN'T the " DESIGNER, " I believe he is voicing an

OPINION, not a fact. I would argue we are designed

as opportunists, to adapt to food niches. There isn't

real evidence supporting a design to eat fruits and leaves,

exclusively.

 

We may be adapting or have adapted to that diet,

but claiming we were designed to that diet simply is not

true.

 

Or is Elchanan claiming to be the Designer?

 

tev

 

 

Belinda wrote:

I guess mushrooms are the scavangers of the plant world, like catfish

are to the fish world, buzzards are to the animal world, etc.

 

Belinda

 

> I certainly am aware mushrooms are not plants. LOL!

>

> I knew a girl in college who wouldn't eat mushrooms due

> to a religious prohibition against them. I asked her why,

> and her reasoning was this same they feed on dead things.

>

>

> -Erin

> http://www.zenpawn.com/vegblog

>

>

> rawfood , " Elchanan " wrote:

> >

> > Mushrooms are fungus. Fungus grows on (feeds upon) dead matter.

We

> are alive

> > ... we thrive on what supports life. The mycotoxins to which you

> refer,

> > Bryan, are present from the very first mushroom.

> >

> > We are designed to eat plants ... fruits and leaves. Fungi are

not

> plants.

> > The biological taxonomy changed years ago.

> >

> > Mushrooms are not food for humans.

> >

> > Best,

> > Elchanan

>

 

________

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individual into a personality of idealistic power. Religion ministers to

the progress of all through fostering the progress of each individual,

and the progress of each is augmented through the achievement of all.

[The Urantia Book: 1094:1][http://www.urantia.org/]

________

 

http://www.vegconnect.com/

 

________

 

 

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Actually scientists repeatedly refer to nature's design, and nature as a

designer. Google it and you will find article after article on this. Nature also

tends to find a way to recreate and sustain itself.

 

I am perfectly capable of understanding the differnce between an opinion and

an absolute claim. If someone makes a 'claim' that you disagree with that is

where people have the responsibility to research it on their own. However, if

you disagree with a 'claim' or an opinion, that you are going to post, it would

be nice to see your supporting evidence also.

 

tev treowlufu <goraw808 wrote:

Elchanan repeatedly refers to " Nature's Design "

in his posts. This implies knowledge of a Designer,

named Nature. Nature is not a designer. " Designer "

implies a thinking mind. Please show evidence

of this Nature, this thinking mind, designing, planning our

evolution, in support of the claim " Nature's Design. "

I know of no evidence supporting the existence of

this thinking mind, named Nature.

 

The burden of proof falls on the claimant. All my posts

are in response to opinions stated as absolute claims. I am

not making any absolute claims. Do you understand the

difference between the structure of an opinion and

an absolute claim?

 

BTW, what tev-claims are you referring to and for which you

require supporting evidence?

 

tev

 

Terry Bakhtiari <pablobully wrote:

Elchanan is not the first person (maybe on here) to say that mushrooms shouldn't

be eaten by humans. I honestly can't remember where though or I would provide

it. I do not see he is claiming to be the designer( seems like a cheap shot).

Maybe it is just an opinion, which is fine, you have an opinion that disagrees

that is fine too. The problem I have not just with your post is if Elchanan

doesn't post something to 'prove; he is correct he is attacked or rude comments

are made. You, and many others that post opinions also do not post anything to

back it up. I just think you should also be willing to provide some 'back up'

for your opinions if you want others to do the same.

 

tev treowlufu wrote: What about microbes? In the soil...breaking

down (eating) the " dead " matter...providing detritus for

plants...which provide us with food...

 

The assertion against mushrooms isn't very

convincing. The raw mushrooms I've eaten

tasted pretty good. They feed on death? What

on earth does not feed on death, either directly

or indirectly? BTW, I have seen mushrooms growing

on living trees.

 

Mushrooms aren't food for humans? Since Elchanan

ISN'T the " DESIGNER, " I believe he is voicing an

OPINION, not a fact. I would argue we are designed

as opportunists, to adapt to food niches. There isn't

real evidence supporting a design to eat fruits and leaves,

exclusively.

 

We may be adapting or have adapted to that diet,

but claiming we were designed to that diet simply is not

true.

 

Or is Elchanan claiming to be the Designer?

 

tev

 

Belinda wrote:

I guess mushrooms are the scavangers of the plant world, like catfish

are to the fish world, buzzards are to the animal world, etc.

 

Belinda

 

> I certainly am aware mushrooms are not plants. LOL!

>

> I knew a girl in college who wouldn't eat mushrooms due

> to a religious prohibition against them. I asked her why,

> and her reasoning was this same they feed on dead things.

>

>

> -Erin

> http://www.zenpawn.com/vegblog

>

>

> rawfood , " Elchanan " wrote:

> >

> > Mushrooms are fungus. Fungus grows on (feeds upon) dead matter.

We

> are alive

> > ... we thrive on what supports life. The mycotoxins to which you

> refer,

> > Bryan, are present from the very first mushroom.

> >

> > We are designed to eat plants ... fruits and leaves. Fungi are

not

> plants.

> > The biological taxonomy changed years ago.

> >

> > Mushrooms are not food for humans.

> >

> > Best,

> > Elchanan

>

 

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individual into a personality of idealistic power. Religion ministers to

the progress of all through fostering the progress of each individual,

and the progress of each is augmented through the achievement of all.

[The Urantia Book: 1094:1][http://www.urantia.org/]

________

 

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On Friday 20 July 2007 11:04, Terry Bakhtiari wrote:

> Actually scientists repeatedly refer to nature's design,

 

that is not evidence!

 

What scientists?

 

Post what *they* said!

 

that is evidence.

 

 

> and nature as a

> designer. Google it and you will find article after article on this. Nature

> also tends to find a way to recreate and sustain itself.

>   I am perfectly capable of understanding the differnce between an opinion

> and an absolute claim.

 

> If someone makes a 'claim' that you disagree with

> that is where people have the responsibility to research it on their own.

 

Only if you think that is the way it should be done.

 

> However, if you disagree with a 'claim' or an opinion, that you are going

> to post, it would be nice to see your supporting evidence also.

 

What if the research has already been done to satisfaction?

 

and, perhaps just like you, no one else can honestly remember where they read

something! Cute eh?

 

Supporting evidence is only necessary to discredit original evidence. It is

quite valid to counter opinion with either opinion or evidence. Evidence may

be more convincing.

 

Whatever rules you think you should follow, please go ahead, but it would be

nice if you did not try to enforce them on others.

 

neal.

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Many reports also denote the benefits of mushrooms.

I guess if people notice negative effects, that's one thing.

Otherwise, whatever floats your boat.

Hygienists are also against sea veggies, which are very helpful to many.

So, it's once again whereever you are coming from.

There is " proof " on both sides of most arguments.

And most proof is really not proof of much, on either side.

In terms of natural health, we have to realize that whether it's NH, rawfoods,

etc, there are very little studies, period.

One of my favorite books is called, " Trust Us - We're Experts " and it's all

about this topic.

Mushrooms may not be ideal, but many cultures have used them and they are not

all sick and dying from it.

Some say bananas aren't really a health food. Others say it's a superfood.

Ditto for raw cacao.

Sea veggies.

Lots more.

-Erica

 

But I personally don't feel Elchanan is constantly attacked. He makes many

extreme claims is all. People are now starting to challenge him on some of his

opinions for more than just " his " take, but where and what reports his

philosophy was adopted from, since it's made in " absolute " terms. Nobody can be

absolute on this stuff, it is all too new. Hence my post above....

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I've read plenty of science-related articles and am familiar with the

term " nature's design " . It is not foreign to me. I don't believe it

warrants anything besides a polite inquiry for more information, which

I'm sure Elchanan would be glad to provide under such circumstances.

 

Janet

 

rawfood , neal <kneel.pardoe wrote:

 

 

On Friday 20 July 2007 11:04, Terry Bakhtiari wrote:

Actually scientists repeatedly refer to nature's design, that is not

evidence!

 

What scientists?

 

Post what *they* said!

 

that is evidence.

 

 

and nature as a designer. Google it and you will find article after

article on this. Nature also tends to find a way to recreate and

sustain itself.

I am perfectly capable of understanding the differnce between an

opinion and an absolute claim.

 

If someone makes a 'claim' that you disagree with that is where people

have the responsibility to research it on their own.

 

Only if you think that is the way it should be done.

 

However, if you disagree with a 'claim' or an opinion, that you are

going to post, it would be nice to see your supporting evidence also.

 

What if the research has already been done to satisfaction?

 

and, perhaps just like you, no one else can honestly remember where

they read something! Cute eh?

 

Supporting evidence is only necessary to discredit original evidence.

It is quite valid to counter opinion with either opinion or evidence.

Evidence may be more convincing.

 

Whatever rules you think you should follow, please go ahead, but it

would be nice if you did not try to enforce them on others.

 

neal.

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when others ask some for 'evidence' they should also be willing to provide it.

That isn't trying to force anyone to do anything only follow the same rules they

want others to follow. Why should supporting evidence only be to discredit

original evidence? Because you say so? hmmm maybe you shouldn't try to force

others to your ways of thinking either

 

neal <kneel.pardoe wrote: On Friday 20 July 2007 11:04,

Terry Bakhtiari wrote:

> Actually scientists repeatedly refer to nature's design,

 

that is not evidence!

 

What scientists?

 

Post what *they* said!

 

that is evidence.

 

> and nature as a

> designer. Google it and you will find article after article on this. Nature

> also tends to find a way to recreate and sustain itself.

> I am perfectly capable of understanding the differnce between an opinion

> and an absolute claim.

 

> If someone makes a 'claim' that you disagree with

> that is where people have the responsibility to research it on their own.

 

Only if you think that is the way it should be done.

 

> However, if you disagree with a 'claim' or an opinion, that you are going

> to post, it would be nice to see your supporting evidence also.

 

What if the research has already been done to satisfaction?

 

and, perhaps just like you, no one else can honestly remember where they read

something! Cute eh?

 

Supporting evidence is only necessary to discredit original evidence. It is

quite valid to counter opinion with either opinion or evidence. Evidence may

be more convincing.

 

Whatever rules you think you should follow, please go ahead, but it would be

nice if you did not try to enforce them on others.

 

neal.

 

 

 

 

 

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Today and always.

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Thanks Erica. I guess I saw it that way because I think a lot of people make

what seems to me things that make no sense but I tend to just by pass it and

look things up myself instead of 'challenging' it .I have no problem with anyone

disagreeing with someone else it just seems at times there is some hostility

behind things.

 

School Of Rawk <schoolofrawk wrote: Many reports also denote

the benefits of mushrooms.

I guess if people notice negative effects, that's one thing.

Otherwise, whatever floats your boat.

Hygienists are also against sea veggies, which are very helpful to many.

So, it's once again whereever you are coming from.

There is " proof " on both sides of most arguments.

And most proof is really not proof of much, on either side.

In terms of natural health, we have to realize that whether it's NH, rawfoods,

etc, there are very little studies, period.

One of my favorite books is called, " Trust Us - We're Experts " and it's all

about this topic.

Mushrooms may not be ideal, but many cultures have used them and they are not

all sick and dying from it.

Some say bananas aren't really a health food. Others say it's a superfood.

Ditto for raw cacao.

Sea veggies.

Lots more.

-Erica

 

But I personally don't feel Elchanan is constantly attacked. He makes many

extreme claims is all. People are now starting to challenge him on some of his

opinions for more than just " his " take, but where and what reports his

philosophy was adopted from, since it's made in " absolute " terms. Nobody can be

absolute on this stuff, it is all too new. Hence my post above....

 

 

 

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On Monday 23 July 2007 11:05, Terry Bakhtiari wrote:

> when others ask some for 'evidence' they should also be willing to provide

> it. That isn't trying to force anyone to do anything only follow the same

> rules they want others to follow. Why should supporting evidence only be to

> discredit original evidence? Because you say so? hmmm maybe you shouldn't

> try to force others to your ways of thinking either

 

yes Mom,

 

I'm very sorry.

 

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Terry, your response is misleading. There is a difference

between saying nature has a design to it and " Nature " is

a designer. Most scientists adamantly reject any intelligent

design theories.

 

I am not arguing that there isn't a designer. There is no

evidence of a mind named nature.

 

Once again the burden of substantiation falls upon the one

making a claim, not the other way around.

 

tev

 

 

 

 

Terry Bakhtiari <pablobully wrote:

Actually scientists repeatedly refer to nature's design, and nature as a

designer. Google it and you will find article after article on this. Nature also

tends to find a way to recreate and sustain itself.

 

I am perfectly capable of understanding the differnce between an opinion and an

absolute claim. If someone makes a 'claim' that you disagree with that is where

people have the responsibility to research it on their own. However, if you

disagree with a 'claim' or an opinion, that you are going to post, it would be

nice to see your supporting evidence also.

 

tev treowlufu wrote:

Elchanan repeatedly refers to " Nature's Design "

in his posts. This implies knowledge of a Designer,

named Nature. Nature is not a designer. " Designer "

implies a thinking mind. Please show evidence

of this Nature, this thinking mind, designing, planning our

evolution, in support of the claim " Nature's Design. "

I know of no evidence supporting the existence of

this thinking mind, named Nature.

 

The burden of proof falls on the claimant. All my posts

are in response to opinions stated as absolute claims. I am

not making any absolute claims. Do you understand the

difference between the structure of an opinion and

an absolute claim?

 

BTW, what tev-claims are you referring to and for which you

require supporting evidence?

 

tev

 

Terry Bakhtiari

wrote:

Elchanan is not the first person (maybe on here) to say that mushrooms shouldn't

be eaten by humans. I honestly can't remember where though or I would provide

it. I do not see he is claiming to be the designer( seems like a cheap shot).

Maybe it is just an opinion, which is fine, you have an opinion that disagrees

that is fine too. The problem I have not just with your post is if Elchanan

doesn't post something to 'prove; he is correct he is attacked or rude comments

are made. You, and many others that post opinions also do not post anything to

back it up. I just think you should also be willing to provide some 'back up'

for your opinions if you want others to do the same.

 

tev treowlufu wrote: What about microbes? In the soil...breaking

down (eating) the " dead " matter...providing detritus for

plants...which provide us with food...

 

The assertion against mushrooms isn't very

convincing. The raw mushrooms I've eaten

tasted pretty good. They feed on death? What

on earth does not feed on death, either directly

or indirectly? BTW, I have seen mushrooms growing

on living trees.

 

Mushrooms aren't food for humans? Since Elchanan

ISN'T the " DESIGNER, " I believe he is voicing an

OPINION, not a fact. I would argue we are designed

as opportunists, to adapt to food niches. There isn't

real evidence supporting a design to eat fruits and leaves,

exclusively.

 

We may be adapting or have adapted to that diet,

but claiming we were designed to that diet simply is not

true.

 

Or is Elchanan claiming to be the Designer?

 

tev

 

Belinda wrote:

I guess mushrooms are the scavangers of the plant world, like catfish

are to the fish world, buzzards are to the animal world, etc.

 

Belinda

 

> I certainly am aware mushrooms are not plants. LOL!

>

> I knew a girl in college who wouldn't eat mushrooms due

> to a religious prohibition against them. I asked her why,

> and her reasoning was this same they feed on dead things.

>

>

> -Erin

> http://www.zenpawn.com/vegblog

>

>

> rawfood , " Elchanan " wrote:

> >

> > Mushrooms are fungus. Fungus grows on (feeds upon) dead matter.

We

> are alive

> > ... we thrive on what supports life. The mycotoxins to which you

> refer,

> > Bryan, are present from the very first mushroom.

> >

> > We are designed to eat plants ... fruits and leaves. Fungi are

not

> plants.

> > The biological taxonomy changed years ago.

> >

> > Mushrooms are not food for humans.

> >

> > Best,

> > Elchanan

>

 

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