I appreciate all the input on the organic issue.  I have been on a journey into more healthy eating (which resulted in too many fruit carbs and getting fat) but have also  broadened my reading into areas I never thought I would go.  I work in the medical field, but my personal opinion now is that most doctors are not well-educated in true nutrition.  I know there are a lot of scams with regard to organics, etc., but I also believe getting our food as fresh and pure as possible is very important.  I feel quite optimistic about this eating plan but also don't want to consume foods with a lot of questionable ingredients.  I imagine similar foods to the recommended tortillas and crackers are available organically; those were the main items I felt there would be issues with.  I'll do some checking on the site already recommended and keep the forum updated, in case others have the same concerns.  Thanks for all the help:)

sbird

Hi,

I am new to this forum, having just read Doug's book.  I am very excited about the possibility of actually getting some weight off.  I just emailed a question to Doug and it was suggested I post here on the forum to get input. 

My question is..........do any of you prefer to eat organically, and, if so, how do you do that and still have choices in low carb products such as the grainy crackers, tortillas, etc.?  Due to a previous health concern, I really don't want all the additives in many of the low carb foods on the market.  Obviously, the vege's and proteins can easily be done organically, but what about the other products?

Also, I am still a bit unclear regarding dairy.  Is it generally to be avoided or do you just compute the carbs and figure it into the daily total amount allowed?

Thanks for helping this newbie:)

sbird