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Mogsfan WayToRussified Joined: 03 Nov 2004 Posts: 490	Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 10:56 pm    Post subject: Just curious 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. 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?
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cyndy22 Lounge Wizard Joined: 15 Oct 2004 Posts: 1076 Location: massachusetts	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.
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Atomcat Lounge Lizard Joined: 30 Jul 2004 Posts: 187	Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 3:51 am    Post subject: Agreed 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.
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Mogsfan WayToRussified Joined: 03 Nov 2004 Posts: 490	Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 1:37 pm    Post subject: 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. .
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mountaingirl Frequent Guest Joined: 06 Sep 2004 Posts: 57	Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 1:50 am    Post subject: 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??
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spartacus Frequent Guest Joined: 03 Oct 2004 Posts: 76	Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2004 1:00 am    Post subject: 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.
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Mogsfan WayToRussified Joined: 03 Nov 2004 Posts: 490	Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2004 7:45 am    Post subject: Quote: 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. Very funny. Who's using pot, again????
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uday WayToRussified Joined: 26 Jul 2004 Posts: 323	Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2004 7:40 pm    Post subject: Re: Just curious Mogsfan wrote: For one, I was wondering what Russia offers in terms of health food. The russian diet in general is pretty healthy. They are big on salads and soups, none of this pansy-arsed over processed 'no-carb' trend 'health' foods on american shelves. And grocery stores are the same world over, you buy what you want. Mogsfan wrote: The other thing I was curious about is if you were on a budget, how hard would it be to find cheap accomodation. Depending on what your definition of cheap. There's a few hostels in both the cities, ~15 or 20$ a night. Hotels are quite expensive in St P and Moscow, if you want an american-standard hotel, you'll pay american prices.
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Atomcat Lounge Lizard Joined: 30 Jul 2004 Posts: 187	Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2004 8:04 pm    Post subject: depends 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.
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Mogsfan WayToRussified Joined: 03 Nov 2004 Posts: 490	Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2004 12:09 am    Post subject: Quote: The russian diet in general is pretty healthy. They are big on salads and soups, none of this pansy-arsed over processed 'no-carb' trend 'health' foods on american shelves. And grocery stores are the same world over, you buy what you want. A lot of people think they're eating healthy but they're not. Americans included. If you do a google search for 'health foods' or 'health food nutrition' or something like that, you get many hits. There are grocery sections dedicated to these foods and specialty stores. I wondered if Russia had specialty stores. I wasn't really talking about 'low-carb' or 'low-carb' foods. I know that is the fad in North America but I think carbs are good but they have to be the right ones. I'm into fitness and bodybuilding so I try to eat certain foods but now and then, I do splurge on stuff I shouldn't. Quote: Depending on what your definition of cheap. There's a few hostels in both the cities, ~15 or 20$ a night. Hotels are quite expensive in St P and Moscow, if you want an american-standard hotel, you'll pay american prices. I assume that's American currency? Not bad. Well, in the U.S. and Canada, to some extent, there are the "Budget" hotels like Quality Inn and such (whatever they're called now). I wondered if there were any similar type of accomodation options in Moscow or St. Petersburg.
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