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Mogsfan · WayToRussified Joined: 03 Nov 2004 Posts: 490

I don't think I'm going to discuss politics as much now. History is interesting but I was interested in many other facets of Russia.

I am just curious about a few things other than the girls and language. Smile

For one, I was wondering what Russia offers in terms of health food. I buy a lot of health food so if a tourist wants health food, can you find it? I suppose it would be really expensive there. By health food, if you don't know, I mean anything you might find in health food stores in North America or the health food section of your supermarket. In Russia, I don't know what they would consider health food sections.

The other thing I was curious about is if you were on a budget, how hard would it be to find cheap accomodation. Perhaps, this should be in another section but I'm not planning a trip. I am just curious. I am talking about Moscow and St. Petersburg. I guess it varies but if you meet someone, is it common for someone to offer a place to stay or how does that usually work? It's about 1K or more to visit a metropolitan city in Russia, I'd say. More during the holidays?

cyndy22 · Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 2:16 am Post subject:

I suspect that Russin markets and Russian cuisine has far more healthy and whole foods than in US. I had friends from Ukraine stay withy me and they thought poorly of "American food and meals". (though not inmy dom of course)! In Russia and other post Soviet Republics people are accustommed to eating whole foods and not so much instant or fast foods as Americans. I love Russian food and frequently cook Russian meals Blini, soups, breads, cheeses and so many other foods are soooo yummy and nutritious> By the way- health food stores are netorious for ripping people off. I am a smart and savvy shopper and I rarely shop in these megaexpensive stores. I find that I can get most products and ingredients I want in conventional markets. I am not a purist or fanatic however. I might be naive but think that just having enough food on the table is a more need in Russia than shopping for foods in health food so called stores.

Atomcat · Lounge Lizard Joined: 30 Jul 2004 Posts: 187

The amount of chemicals, pesticides, grwoth hormones, anti-biotics, and etc put in food chain is stupid. When you visit, you will not see people guzzling down diet sodas or candy bars everywhere.
But that being said, Russion food is not the tasty based on spices.

Mogsfan · WayToRussified Joined: 03 Nov 2004 Posts: 490

Well, Atomcat, I am talking about organic and herbal food (such as hemp foods). I happen to value such foods even if other people (and there are many) mock the idea. I take nutrition seriously even if it is expensive. I know Canada and the U.S. have many suppliers and health food stores but I wondered to what extent, does Russia. Other than eating at local restaurants, I think if I would visit any country, it would require a visit to whatever health food section of the grocery store. Smile

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mountaingirl · Frequent Guest Joined: 06 Sep 2004 Posts: 57

I would say that most of the food in Russia is rather organic unless you go to an international resteraunt chain wouldn't ya'll??

spartacus · Frequent Guest Joined: 03 Oct 2004 Posts: 76

Hemp Food?

Hemp is for making rope and textiles, why not eat some bark instead? Maybe a nice juicy tee shirt, Mmmmm.

Just because you are a pothead doesn't mean you need to live your life around it.

Mogsfan · WayToRussified Joined: 03 Nov 2004 Posts: 490

uday · WayToRussified Joined: 26 Jul 2004 Posts: 323

Atomcat · Lounge Lizard Joined: 30 Jul 2004 Posts: 187

Russian diet fits their lifestyle, because they walk more than North Americans. So they can eat fatty foods. But their diet might not fit a North American lifestyle.

Mogsfan · WayToRussified Joined: 03 Nov 2004 Posts: 490