Gene wrote: >Jeff, I fail to see how this shows that aquaculture is "destroying the >ecology." Would you please elaborate? And do you have the source of that >article? Gene, i did not save the post on aquaculture so can't recover the source but believe it is an accepted and proven problem. Here are some links that talk about the problem: http://searider.net/aquacluture.htm www.greanpeaceusa.org/reports/biodiversity/shrimp/shrmp05.html www.factoryfarming.com/fish_fisheries_crisis.htm www.guardianunlimited.co.uk The problem goes like this: Most aquaculture systems use brine shrimp or other life forms harvested from the ocean. As long as the oceans are the cheapest source of food then they will remain attractive to suppliers of feed. We are now starting to over harvest and this is eliminating all the fish that also eat brine shrimp. Once the natural cycle is broken many other life forms begin to die off. Studies are now showing that we can harvest more from the ocean if we leave the natural cycles in place and not harvest as many brine shrimp. This is what the study i quoted was saying. Possibly use of the words "nightmare in disguise" and "destroying the ecology" are a little strong. It may be possible for the ecology to adapt and shift but that takes time and i'm not sure we humans have the time. >I eat possibly too much grains and nuts. Both can create >various problems. Grains contribute to an acid condition. >Nuts are fattening. >Be cautious of this type of advice. I submit that it is >imprudent to knee-jerk to each "new study" that appears. Yes, most issues and questions involve balance and a narrowly focused study isnt conclusive. Plus, each of us has a different reference point. For someone who eats grains and nuts the advice is worthless. But to anyone who eats the average American diet just about any move to natural foods is a good idea. Another consideration is the type of nut and grain eaten. Most people consider peanuts and white flour to be "nuts and grains". If we remove them from the statistics we find that many people in industrial society don't eat grains and nuts. They are seldom present in processed food and finding them at any fast food restaurant is rare. What interests me at present is food intolerance. It seems to be increasing rapidly and impacts just about everyone. It comes and goes and that makes it difficult to pin down. I think that is why most people don't recognize it. We might see the obvious problems like allergies or migraines and ignore the minor feelings of discomfort. The intriguing part is that they are all related to the immune system and may be similar to other immune problems such as AIDS. jeff
