Guest guest Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Yesterday I discovered a health store and went in to look around. They had a few different types of sugars (beet, cane, etc) so I asked if they ever carried maple sugar because I was interested in trying it. She immediately told me that I should use splenda because the maple sugar had way too many carbs for me and it would raise my insulin level. HUH?? I get that no one would confuse me with Cindy Crawford but I also don't scream diabetes...I don't have any problems with my sugar levels or thankfully any other one of these problems. So I explained to the clerk that I didn't want to try anything that was " created " . She tells me it's just one little molecule not a big deal. And goes on this crazy speech about how type 2 diabetes is being found in young children and how it's been unheard of in previous years. I looked at her thanked her for her time and practically ran out of there deciding I would rather continue to order my items online or just wait until the next time I'm in the city. I was curious has anyone ever received this kind of weird interaction at a health food store. I mean I thought that the people who run them were supposed to be more sympathetic/understanding to those looking for an all natural approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Wow, that's crazy!! I'm glad you didn't go for the Splenda, that stuff is pretty icky. I don't know what that lady's problem was. Everybody at the health food stores we've been to has been great, always friendly and helpful. What a weird person to go off on you like that! nancymh3 <usernancymh wrote: Yesterday I discovered a health store and went in to look around. They had a few different types of sugars (beet, cane, etc) so I asked if they ever carried maple sugar because I was interested in trying it. She immediately told me that I should use splenda because the maple sugar had way too many carbs for me and it would raise my insulin level. HUH?? I get that no one would confuse me with Cindy Crawford but I also don't scream diabetes...I don't have any problems with my sugar levels or thankfully any other one of these problems. So I explained to the clerk that I didn't want to try anything that was " created " . She tells me it's just one little molecule not a big deal. And goes on this crazy speech about how type 2 diabetes is being found in young children and how it's been unheard of in previous years. I looked at her thanked her for her time and practically ran out of there deciding I would rather continue to order my items online or just wait until the next time I'm in the city. I was curious has anyone ever received this kind of weird interaction at a health food store. I mean I thought that the people who run them were supposed to be more sympathetic/understanding to those looking for an all natural approach. Kadee Sedtal Brain: " Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering? " Pinky: " I think so, Brain, but if the plural of mouse is mice, wouldn't the plural of spouse be spice? " Check out my new , Classical 2 at http://launch.classical2/ Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 not really, but a lady at a health food store once offered my 3 month old a sucker and didn't understand why I said no. She said it was just a sucker and kept pushing it. I, too, ran out of the store and never went back. So there is my weird health food store encounter. nancymh3 <usernancymh wrote: Yesterday I discovered a health store and went in to look around. They had a few different types of sugars (beet, cane, etc) so I asked if they ever carried maple sugar because I was interested in trying it. She immediately told me that I should use splenda because the maple sugar had way too many carbs for me and it would raise my insulin level. HUH?? I get that no one would confuse me with Cindy Crawford but I also don't scream diabetes...I don't have any problems with my sugar levels or thankfully any other one of these problems. So I explained to the clerk that I didn't want to try anything that was " created " . She tells me it's just one little molecule not a big deal. And goes on this crazy speech about how type 2 diabetes is being found in young children and how it's been unheard of in previous years. I looked at her thanked her for her time and practically ran out of there deciding I would rather continue to order my items online or just wait until the next time I'm in the city. I was curious has anyone ever received this kind of weird interaction at a health food store. I mean I thought that the people who run them were supposed to be more sympathetic/understanding to those looking for an all natural approach. Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Travel to find your fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Some HFS do seem less interested in health and more interested in weight or muscle, I'll agree. If I suspect this is the case I simply buy their products (if I'm stuck) but I don't ask their advice. However, I have learned the hard way that just because someone is veg*n, 'natural' earthy, etc doesn't mean that they will have the same values or beliefs as me. I take all the advice I get but only follow what sounds right to me or works for my situation. Madeline _______________ Have Some Fresh Air Fun This March Break http://local.live.com/?mkt=en-ca/?v=2 & cid=A6D6BDB4586E357F!147 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 well, yes and no.. lol.. Having worked in organics and the health food industry, I can tell you, it attracts a lot of crazy people. It also attracts a lot of people who " just know " that their way is the right way, their crusade the one that counts. for some it's organic meats and raw dairy, for some it's raw fruits and veggies and nothing else, for some it's vitamins till you puke. Remember, health food stores often sell alllll of these things, so you get your pick of crazies... and, if you think the workers can go off on tangents, whooo..try working there for awhile and see the customers you hae to deal with... yikes. - nancymh3<usernancymh < > Wednesday, March 21, 2007 12:01 PM Health Store?? Yesterday I discovered a health store and went in to look around. They had a few different types of sugars (beet, cane, etc) so I asked if they ever carried maple sugar because I was interested in trying it. She immediately told me that I should use splenda because the maple sugar had way too many carbs for me and it would raise my insulin level. HUH?? I get that no one would confuse me with Cindy Crawford but I also don't scream diabetes...I don't have any problems with my sugar levels or thankfully any other one of these problems. So I explained to the clerk that I didn't want to try anything that was " created " . She tells me it's just one little molecule not a big deal. And goes on this crazy speech about how type 2 diabetes is being found in young children and how it's been unheard of in previous years. I looked at her thanked her for her time and practically ran out of there deciding I would rather continue to order my items online or just wait until the next time I'm in the city. I was curious has anyone ever received this kind of weird interaction at a health food store. I mean I thought that the people who run them were supposed to be more sympathetic/understanding to those looking for an all natural approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Sounds like a bad employee who needs to work somewhere else. nancymh3 <usernancymh wrote: Yesterday I discovered a health store and went in to look around. They had a few different types of sugars (beet, cane, etc) so I asked if they ever carried maple sugar because I was interested in trying it. She immediately told me that I should use splenda because the maple sugar had way too many carbs for me and it would raise my insulin level. HUH?? I get that no one would confuse me with Cindy Crawford but I also don't scream diabetes...I don't have any problems with my sugar levels or thankfully any other one of these problems. So I explained to the clerk that I didn't want to try anything that was " created " . She tells me it's just one little molecule not a big deal. And goes on this crazy speech about how type 2 diabetes is being found in young children and how it's been unheard of in previous years. I looked at her thanked her for her time and practically ran out of there deciding I would rather continue to order my items online or just wait until the next time I'm in the city. I was curious has anyone ever received this kind of weird interaction at a health food store. I mean I thought that the people who run them were supposed to be more sympathetic/understanding to those looking for an all natural approach. " The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated. " Gandhi " Each man is haunted until his humanity awakens " Blake " Sit down before fact like a little child, and be prepared to give up every preconceived notion, follow humbly wherever and to whatever abyss Nature leads, or you shall learn nothing. " T.H. Huxley Don't be flakey. Get Mail for Mobile and always stay connected to friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Speaking of health food stores, I only know of one within a half hour of me. I go there fairly often and have spoken with some of the people there, even took a raw food cooking class there. At one time a cashier told me that he and one of the owners are vegan. So, I was very disappointed last time I was there to find a large advertisement for the Shrine circus in the window. The person cashiering was one of the owners. I asked him if they always advertise for the circus and he said yes that they also have free tickets to give out. I told him that I was very disappointed. He asked on what grounds. I went on about the terrible treatments of elephants and other animals in the circus. He actually told me that he had never thought of that. Hello? This is a place that sells little meat and then only free range/organic and he has never thought of other animal welfare issues. Nor the other owner? He assured me that he would give it more thought and was actually very nice, but it just astounds me that someone in his position has never considered the circus in terms of the treatment of animals. I know some people are vegan based only on health issues. However I became vegan due only to animal welfare issues, but in the process have taken in many of the other reasons for being vegan. Anyway, it was very disappointing. I expect to find more enlightened people at such places. Kadee M <abbey_road3012 wrote: Wow, that's crazy!! I'm glad you didn't go for the Splenda, that stuff is pretty icky. I don't know what that lady's problem was. Everybody at the health food stores we've been to has been great, always friendly and helpful. What a weird person to go off on you like that! nancymh3 <usernancymh wrote: Yesterday I discovered a health store and went in to look around. They had a few different types of sugars (beet, cane, etc) so I asked if they ever carried maple sugar because I was interested in trying it. She immediately told me that I should use splenda because the maple sugar had way too many carbs for me and it would raise my insulin level. HUH?? I get that no one would confuse me with Cindy Crawford but I also don't scream diabetes...I don't have any problems with my sugar levels or thankfully any other one of these problems. So I explained to the clerk that I didn't want to try anything that was " created " . She tells me it's just one little molecule not a big deal. And goes on this crazy speech about how type 2 diabetes is being found in young children and how it's been unheard of in previous years. I looked at her thanked her for her time and practically ran out of there deciding I would rather continue to order my items online or just wait until the next time I'm in the city. I was curious has anyone ever received this kind of weird interaction at a health food store. I mean I thought that the people who run them were supposed to be more sympathetic/understanding to those looking for an all natural approach. Kadee Sedtal Brain: " Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering? " Pinky: " I think so, Brain, but if the plural of mouse is mice, wouldn't the plural of spouse be spice? " Check out my new , Classical 2 at http://launch.classical2/ Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 In my experience, two entirely different retail concepts call themselves " health food stores " . The largest retail chain that would qualify for what we on this list would consider to be a " real " HFS is probably Whole Foods. On the flip side of the coin, there are the places like GNC, where there is almost no actual FOOD because most of the shelves are taken up by vitamins, supplements, etc. Think of the definition of the word " diet " . In the US, most people think that word means a specific plan for weight loss. But in general, we all have diets: it just means " what you eat " . In the same way, some people think " health " means getting buff or skinny (or both), instead of maintaining bodily health (by ethical means). Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 ya, I get the feeling that I said something wrong when I went to one health food store and bought some quinoa. At the time, I was in the process of transitioning to veg, but wasn't all the way there yet. The guy behind the counter was really friendly and chatted with me about the benefits of quinoa, including telling me that it has a protein in it veg's don't often get. I said, " Yeah, I am trying to go vegetarian, but I am not all the way there yet. " He got a funny look on his face and was reeeeal quiet until he handed me my change and told me to have a nice day. To this day, I am still puzzled over his reaction. I don't know if it was a " WHAT? You still eat meat!? " kind of reaction (because that is totally atypical--most of the time people say, oh, good, you're transitioning, good for you), or a " Why would you want to be a veg? " reaction which also doesn't make any sense because he was telling me veg benefits of quinoa without looking like it was stupid. So I have no clue! Lisa Schroeder <awoogala wrote: well, yes and no.. lol.. Having worked in organics and the health food industry, I can tell you, it attracts a lot of crazy people. It also attracts a lot of people who " just know " that their way is the right way, their crusade the one that counts. for some it's organic meats and raw dairy, for some it's raw fruits and veggies and nothing else, for some it's vitamins till you puke. Remember, health food stores often sell alllll of these things, so you get your pick of crazies... and, if you think the workers can go off on tangents, whooo..try working there for awhile and see the customers you hae to deal with... yikes. - nancymh3<usernancymh < > Wednesday, March 21, 2007 12:01 PM Health Store?? Yesterday I discovered a health store and went in to look around. They had a few different types of sugars (beet, cane, etc) so I asked if they ever carried maple sugar because I was interested in trying it. She immediately told me that I should use splenda because the maple sugar had way too many carbs for me and it would raise my insulin level. HUH?? I get that no one would confuse me with Cindy Crawford but I also don't scream diabetes...I don't have any problems with my sugar levels or thankfully any other one of these problems. So I explained to the clerk that I didn't want to try anything that was " created " . She tells me it's just one little molecule not a big deal. And goes on this crazy speech about how type 2 diabetes is being found in young children and how it's been unheard of in previous years. I looked at her thanked her for her time and practically ran out of there deciding I would rather continue to order my items online or just wait until the next time I'm in the city. I was curious has anyone ever received this kind of weird interaction at a health food store. I mean I thought that the people who run them were supposed to be more sympathetic/understanding to those looking for an all natural approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 This sounds like the one near where my mom lives (and is subsequently the only one where we can find our 'weird' food LOL). They have a huge supplement section, and they seem (and have always seemed to) cater to the 'body builder' set and that kind of 'health food nut'. We try to not talk to anyone there when we go if we can possibly help it, for all the reasons I've seen posted here already. LOL. Missie On 3/21/07, Madeline White <madeline_killian wrote: > > Some HFS do seem less interested in health and more interested in weight > or > muscle, I'll agree. If I suspect this is the case I simply buy their > products (if I'm stuck) but I don't ask their advice. However, I have > learned the hard way that just because someone is veg*n, 'natural' earthy, > > etc doesn't mean that they will have the same values or beliefs as me. I > take all the advice I get but only follow what sounds right to me or works > > for my situation. Madeline > > ________ > Have Some Fresh Air Fun This March Break > http://local.live.com/?mkt=en-ca/?v=2 & cid=A6D6BDB4586E357F!147 > > > -- I'm all out of bubblegum. -- http://mszzzi.creepy.net/Dexter/gallery http://www.flickr.com/photos/mszzzi/ http://mszzzi.evite.shutterfly.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Years ago a new HFS came to the town I was living in. I bought a few things (small, not so great looking) to help them along. When I got the tofu home it was rancid. I took it back and told them. The clerk told me " that stuff is spozed to smell like that " . I told her, no, I had lots of experience with tofu and it was rancid. She said huh, and gave me my money back. I shoulda known when I asked for tahini and she took me to tamari. So glad things have changed! Pam in Chapel Hill ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Oh no, I think I'd have been very upset too over that. My parents took me to a circus once when I was very little, and I remember feeling horrified that they used whips on the tigers or lions, I just remember it was a big cat and they whipped it. I never went to another circus. Plus clowns freak me out. ben wenzel <jillben2005 wrote: Speaking of health food stores, I only know of one within a half hour of me. I go there fairly often and have spoken with some of the people there, even took a raw food cooking class there. At one time a cashier told me that he and one of the owners are vegan. So, I was very disappointed last time I was there to find a large advertisement for the Shrine circus in the window. The person cashiering was one of the owners. I asked him if they always advertise for the circus and he said yes that they also have free tickets to give out. I told him that I was very disappointed. He asked on what grounds. I went on about the terrible treatments of elephants and other animals in the circus. He actually told me that he had never thought of that. Hello? This is a place that sells little meat and then only free range/organic and he has never thought of other animal welfare issues. Nor the other owner? He assured me that he would give it more thought and was actually very nice, but it just astounds me that someone in his position has never considered the circus in terms of the treatment of animals. I know some people are vegan based only on health issues. However I became vegan due only to animal welfare issues, but in the process have taken in many of the other reasons for being vegan. Anyway, it was very disappointing. I expect to find more enlightened people at such places. Kadee M <abbey_road3012 wrote: Wow, that's crazy!! I'm glad you didn't go for the Splenda, that stuff is pretty icky. I don't know what that lady's problem was. Everybody at the health food stores we've been to has been great, always friendly and helpful. What a weird person to go off on you like that! nancymh3 <usernancymh wrote: Yesterday I discovered a health store and went in to look around. They had a few different types of sugars (beet, cane, etc) so I asked if they ever carried maple sugar because I was interested in trying it. She immediately told me that I should use splenda because the maple sugar had way too many carbs for me and it would raise my insulin level. HUH?? I get that no one would confuse me with Cindy Crawford but I also don't scream diabetes...I don't have any problems with my sugar levels or thankfully any other one of these problems. So I explained to the clerk that I didn't want to try anything that was " created " . She tells me it's just one little molecule not a big deal. And goes on this crazy speech about how type 2 diabetes is being found in young children and how it's been unheard of in previous years. I looked at her thanked her for her time and practically ran out of there deciding I would rather continue to order my items online or just wait until the next time I'm in the city. I was curious has anyone ever received this kind of weird interaction at a health food store. I mean I thought that the people who run them were supposed to be more sympathetic/understanding to those looking for an all natural approach. Kadee Sedtal Brain: " Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering? " Pinky: " I think so, Brain, but if the plural of mouse is mice, wouldn't the plural of spouse be spice? " Check out my new , Classical 2 at http://launch.classical2/ Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 The store we've been going to lately about an hour away is soooooo nice because the lady that's been at the checkout every time I've been there is a vegetarian, and very friendly. There's another person there who's also super nice, and it's such a laid back place. It's ridiculously expensive, I got a few things the other day and spent $60, but it's nice to support that kind of business. They don't sell any raw meat, and there are only a few meat products in the entire store. It's such a cool place!! I wish I could copy and paste that little store a lot of times and pass them around. Of course I also love Whole Foods Market. They have a little something for everybody. Missie Ward <mszzzi wrote: This sounds like the one near where my mom lives (and is subsequently the only one where we can find our 'weird' food LOL). They have a huge supplement section, and they seem (and have always seemed to) cater to the 'body builder' set and that kind of 'health food nut'. We try to not talk to anyone there when we go if we can possibly help it, for all the reasons I've seen posted here already. LOL. Missie On 3/21/07, Madeline White <madeline_killian wrote: > > Some HFS do seem less interested in health and more interested in weight > or > muscle, I'll agree. If I suspect this is the case I simply buy their > products (if I'm stuck) but I don't ask their advice. However, I have > learned the hard way that just because someone is veg*n, 'natural' earthy, > > etc doesn't mean that they will have the same values or beliefs as me. I > take all the advice I get but only follow what sounds right to me or works > > for my situation. Madeline > > ________ > Have Some Fresh Air Fun This March Break > http://local.live.com/?mkt=en-ca/?v=2 & cid=A6D6BDB4586E357F!147 > > > -- I'm all out of bubblegum. -- http://mszzzi.creepy.net/Dexter/gallery http://www.flickr.com/photos/mszzzi/ http://mszzzi.evite.shutterfly.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Chicago used to have really great health food stores; unfortunately, most of them have been killed by Whole Foods and Wild Oats. Just another example of the " walmarting " of this country. Kadee M <abbey_road3012 wrote: Oh no, I think I'd have been very upset too over that. My parents took me to a circus once when I was very little, and I remember feeling horrified that they used whips on the tigers or lions, I just remember it was a big cat and they whipped it. I never went to another circus. Plus clowns freak me out. ben wenzel <jillben2005 wrote: Speaking of health food stores, I only know of one within a half hour of me. I go there fairly often and have spoken with some of the people there, even took a raw food cooking class there. At one time a cashier told me that he and one of the owners are vegan. So, I was very disappointed last time I was there to find a large advertisement for the Shrine circus in the window. The person cashiering was one of the owners. I asked him if they always advertise for the circus and he said yes that they also have free tickets to give out. I told him that I was very disappointed. He asked on what grounds. I went on about the terrible treatments of elephants and other animals in the circus. He actually told me that he had never thought of that. Hello? This is a place that sells little meat and then only free range/organic and he has never thought of other animal welfare issues. Nor the other owner? He assured me that he would give it more thought and was actually very nice, but it just astounds me that someone in his position has never considered the circus in terms of the treatment of animals. I know some people are vegan based only on health issues. However I became vegan due only to animal welfare issues, but in the process have taken in many of the other reasons for being vegan. Anyway, it was very disappointing. I expect to find more enlightened people at such places. Kadee M <abbey_road3012 wrote: Wow, that's crazy!! I'm glad you didn't go for the Splenda, that stuff is pretty icky. I don't know what that lady's problem was. Everybody at the health food stores we've been to has been great, always friendly and helpful. What a weird person to go off on you like that! nancymh3 <usernancymh wrote: Yesterday I discovered a health store and went in to look around. They had a few different types of sugars (beet, cane, etc) so I asked if they ever carried maple sugar because I was interested in trying it. She immediately told me that I should use splenda because the maple sugar had way too many carbs for me and it would raise my insulin level. HUH?? I get that no one would confuse me with Cindy Crawford but I also don't scream diabetes...I don't have any problems with my sugar levels or thankfully any other one of these problems. So I explained to the clerk that I didn't want to try anything that was " created " . She tells me it's just one little molecule not a big deal. And goes on this crazy speech about how type 2 diabetes is being found in young children and how it's been unheard of in previous years. I looked at her thanked her for her time and practically ran out of there deciding I would rather continue to order my items online or just wait until the next time I'm in the city. I was curious has anyone ever received this kind of weird interaction at a health food store. I mean I thought that the people who run them were supposed to be more sympathetic/understanding to those looking for an all natural approach. Kadee Sedtal Brain: " Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering? " Pinky: " I think so, Brain, but if the plural of mouse is mice, wouldn't the plural of spouse be spice? " Check out my new , Classical 2 at http://launch.classical2/ Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 sigh. i really struggle with the walmart-HFS thing. here in utah, we only have two HFSs - wild oats and a little one called good earth that mainly has a lot of supplements, a few frozen and packaged things, a paltry produce section that you can barely turn around in, and a crapload of herbs and books and other fun stuff that you can't, ya know, eat. so we shop almost exclusively at WO. we don't feel really good about this but we don't have another choice, although farmers' market season is coming and i'm very excited for the three months of the whole stupid year that i can go out of my way to buy local. now they're bringing a whole foods here by next year and everyone's all excited...except me, who thinks, whoopee, another walmart, i mean, health food store. i gues it will be nice to have more of a choice but i'm well aware that it's only an illusion of a choice. chandelle' On 3/23/07, robin koloms <rkoloms wrote: > > Chicago used to have really great health food stores; unfortunately, most > of them have been killed by Whole Foods and Wild Oats. Just another example > of the " walmarting " of this country. > > Kadee M <abbey_road3012 wrote: Oh no, I think I'd have > been very upset too over that. My parents took me to a circus once when I > was very little, and I remember feeling horrified that they used whips on > the tigers or lions, I just remember it was a big cat and they whipped it. I > never went to another circus. Plus clowns freak me out. > > ben wenzel <jillben2005 wrote: Speaking of health food > stores, I only know of one within a half hour of me. I go there fairly often > and have spoken with some of the people there, even took a raw food cooking > class there. At one time a cashier told me that he and one of the owners are > vegan. So, I was very disappointed last time I was there to find a large > advertisement for the Shrine circus in the window. The person cashiering was > one of the owners. I asked him if they always advertise for the circus and > he said yes that they also have free tickets to give out. I told him that I > was very disappointed. He asked on what grounds. I went on about the > terrible treatments of elephants and other animals in the circus. He > actually told me that he had never thought of that. Hello? This is a place > that sells little meat and then only free range/organic and he has never > thought of other animal welfare issues. Nor the other > owner? He assured me that he would give it more thought and was actually > very > nice, but it just astounds me that someone in his position has never > considered the circus in terms of the treatment of animals. I know some > people are vegan based only on health issues. However I became vegan due > only to animal welfare issues, but in the process have taken in many of the > other reasons for being vegan. Anyway, it was very disappointing. I expect > to find more enlightened people at such places. > > Kadee M <abbey_road3012 wrote: Wow, that's crazy!! I'm glad you > didn't go for the Splenda, that stuff is pretty icky. I don't know what that > lady's problem was. Everybody at the health food stores we've been to has > been great, always friendly and helpful. What a weird person to go off on > you like that! > > nancymh3 <usernancymh wrote: Yesterday I discovered a health > store and went in to look around. They > had a few different types of sugars (beet, cane, etc) so I asked if > they ever carried maple sugar because I was interested in trying it. > She immediately told me that I should use splenda because the maple > sugar had way too many carbs for me and it would raise my insulin > level. HUH?? I get that no one would confuse me with Cindy Crawford > but I also don't scream diabetes...I don't have any problems with my > sugar levels or thankfully any other one of these problems. So I > explained to the clerk that I didn't want to try anything that > was " created " . She tells me it's just one little molecule not a big > deal. And goes on this crazy speech about how type 2 diabetes is being > found in young children and how it's been unheard of in previous > years. I looked at her thanked her for her time and practically ran > out of there deciding I would rather continue to order my items online > or just wait until the next time I'm in the city. I was curious has > anyone ever received this kind of weird interaction at a health food > store. I mean I thought that the people who run them were supposed to > be more sympathetic/understanding to those looking for an all natural > approach. > > Kadee Sedtal > > Brain: " Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering? " > Pinky: " I think so, Brain, but if the plural of mouse is mice, wouldn't > the plural of spouse be spice? " > > Check out my new , Classical 2 at > http://launch.classical2/ > > > Finding fabulous fares is fun. > Let FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and > hotel bargains. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Thanks everyone for your input. I was happy to see I wasn't just being weird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 I'd much rather have a Whole Foods around than a Wal-Mart!!! I think I'm just in love with Whole Foods though. They even give out balloons to kids, so my daughter loves it too! We never had anything like that where I'm from, though, so I guess I'm just glad to have somewhere I can buy good things. chandelle' <earthmother213 wrote: sigh. i really struggle with the walmart-HFS thing. here in utah, we only have two HFSs - wild oats and a little one called good earth that mainly has a lot of supplements, a few frozen and packaged things, a paltry produce section that you can barely turn around in, and a crapload of herbs and books and other fun stuff that you can't, ya know, eat. so we shop almost exclusively at WO. we don't feel really good about this but we don't have another choice, although farmers' market season is coming and i'm very excited for the three months of the whole stupid year that i can go out of my way to buy local. now they're bringing a whole foods here by next year and everyone's all excited...except me, who thinks, whoopee, another walmart, i mean, health food store. i gues it will be nice to have more of a choice but i'm well aware that it's only an illusion of a choice. chandelle' On 3/23/07, robin koloms <rkoloms wrote: > > Chicago used to have really great health food stores; unfortunately, most > of them have been killed by Whole Foods and Wild Oats. Just another example > of the " walmarting " of this country. > > Kadee M <abbey_road3012 wrote: Oh no, I think I'd have > been very upset too over that. My parents took me to a circus once when I > was very little, and I remember feeling horrified that they used whips on > the tigers or lions, I just remember it was a big cat and they whipped it. I > never went to another circus. Plus clowns freak me out. > > ben wenzel <jillben2005 wrote: Speaking of health food > stores, I only know of one within a half hour of me. I go there fairly often > and have spoken with some of the people there, even took a raw food cooking > class there. At one time a cashier told me that he and one of the owners are > vegan. So, I was very disappointed last time I was there to find a large > advertisement for the Shrine circus in the window. The person cashiering was > one of the owners. I asked him if they always advertise for the circus and > he said yes that they also have free tickets to give out. I told him that I > was very disappointed. He asked on what grounds. I went on about the > terrible treatments of elephants and other animals in the circus. He > actually told me that he had never thought of that. Hello? This is a place > that sells little meat and then only free range/organic and he has never > thought of other animal welfare issues. Nor the other > owner? He assured me that he would give it more thought and was actually > very > nice, but it just astounds me that someone in his position has never > considered the circus in terms of the treatment of animals. I know some > people are vegan based only on health issues. However I became vegan due > only to animal welfare issues, but in the process have taken in many of the > other reasons for being vegan. Anyway, it was very disappointing. I expect > to find more enlightened people at such places. > > Kadee M <abbey_road3012 wrote: Wow, that's crazy!! I'm glad you > didn't go for the Splenda, that stuff is pretty icky. I don't know what that > lady's problem was. Everybody at the health food stores we've been to has > been great, always friendly and helpful. What a weird person to go off on > you like that! > > nancymh3 <usernancymh wrote: Yesterday I discovered a health > store and went in to look around. They > had a few different types of sugars (beet, cane, etc) so I asked if > they ever carried maple sugar because I was interested in trying it. > She immediately told me that I should use splenda because the maple > sugar had way too many carbs for me and it would raise my insulin > level. HUH?? I get that no one would confuse me with Cindy Crawford > but I also don't scream diabetes...I don't have any problems with my > sugar levels or thankfully any other one of these problems. So I > explained to the clerk that I didn't want to try anything that > was " created " . She tells me it's just one little molecule not a big > deal. And goes on this crazy speech about how type 2 diabetes is being > found in young children and how it's been unheard of in previous > years. I looked at her thanked her for her time and practically ran > out of there deciding I would rather continue to order my items online > or just wait until the next time I'm in the city. I was curious has > anyone ever received this kind of weird interaction at a health food > store. I mean I thought that the people who run them were supposed to > be more sympathetic/understanding to those looking for an all natural > approach. > > Kadee Sedtal > > Brain: " Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering? " > Pinky: " I think so, Brain, but if the plural of mouse is mice, wouldn't > the plural of spouse be spice? 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Guest guest Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Do you folks feel the same about chain grocery stores - other than WalMart I mean? Just wondering. No opinion yet on this, just gathering info. God's Peace, Gayle " How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single minute before starting to improve the world. " --Anne Frank Stop the Forest Service from killing more wolves, bears, cougars, and other animals in the wild: http://go.care2.com/99055 http://www.Care2.com Free e-mail. 100MB storage. Helps nonprofits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 I like the concept of voting with my dollars. I try to avoid spending my money with companies who have corporate philosophies that are similar to mine. This website has great information (if you are a bleeding-heart-liberal, like me) http://www.buyblue.org/directory/alpha Gayle Nelson-folkersen <dilemma wrote: Do you folks feel the same about chain grocery stores - other than WalMart I mean? Just wondering. No opinion yet on this, just gathering info. God's Peace, Gayle " How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single minute before starting to improve the world. " --Anne Frank Stop the Forest Service from killing more wolves, bears, cougars, and other animals in the wild: http://go.care2.com/99055 http://www.Care2.com Free e-mail. 100MB storage. Helps nonprofits. Need Mail bonding? Go to the Mail Q & A for great tips from Answers users. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 Gayle asked: <<Do you folks feel the same about chain grocery stores - other than WalMart I mean? Just wondering. No opinion yet on this, just gathering info.>> I see both sides of the situation. I used to live in Robin's area in Chicago, so I know some of the independent HFSs she's talking about that went under thanks to Whole Foods et.al. (I still miss that one store just west of the L-stop on Morse, don't you, Robin??!) It's like single-crop farming, where the vast majority of crops produced in the U.S. are now just a handful of different types, and all the heirloom varieties are being lost. BUT, I see a lot of hope for the future when major conventional companies respond to the growing demand for organic foods, which brings these foods into more homes thanks to being 1) cheaper and 2) easier to find. It's the bootstrap effect: we demand more, they produce more, they sell more, so demand goes up, etc. etc. I was just talking about this yesterday, after spending the afternoon at the FamilyFarmed Expo downtown. I'm going to switch our co-op membership from one local farm to a different company that brings together more choices because they work with multiple farms, but as I was saying to my friend, I'm still going to buy certain organic items from Costco, because I want that company to see there is a demand for organic food from their customers. Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 The Rogers Park Co-op; that was a tough loss. ERB <bakwin wrote: Gayle asked: <<Do you folks feel the same about chain grocery stores - other than WalMart I mean? Just wondering. No opinion yet on this, just gathering info.>> I see both sides of the situation. I used to live in Robin's area in Chicago, so I know some of the independent HFSs she's talking about that went under thanks to Whole Foods et.al. (I still miss that one store just west of the L-stop on Morse, don't you, Robin??!) It's like single-crop farming, where the vast majority of crops produced in the U.S. are now just a handful of different types, and all the heirloom varieties are being lost. BUT, I see a lot of hope for the future when major conventional companies respond to the growing demand for organic foods, which brings these foods into more homes thanks to being 1) cheaper and 2) easier to find. It's the bootstrap effect: we demand more, they produce more, they sell more, so demand goes up, etc. etc. I was just talking about this yesterday, after spending the afternoon at the FamilyFarmed Expo downtown. I'm going to switch our co-op membership from one local farm to a different company that brings together more choices because they work with multiple farms, but as I was saying to my friend, I'm still going to buy certain organic items from Costco, because I want that company to see there is a demand for organic food from their customers. Liz Bored stiff? Loosen up... Download and play hundreds of games for free on Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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