Once in a while people ask me, sniffily or out of sincere concern, "is organic food better?". I can truly and without a doubt say "yes" to that!
However, that's not likely a response that appeases either the contemptuous or the concerned inquirer. We must have more information here!
Nutrients One claim often heard about organic food is that it contains more vitamins and antioxidants than non organic food. This is indeed true, which has been shown in several studies. Organic vegetables grow slowly, compared to conventionally grown; thus making it possible for them to accumulate more of these nutrients before getting harvested.
Less chemicals Growing organic vegetables means using other methods than strong chemicals to protect your crop. The chemicals used in non organic farming are not only toxic to the targeted pests and weeds but to all living organisms, including you and me. And what's really scary is that we are exposed to so many different substances that all mix in our bodies, and no one really knows what kind of synergy effects that occur. Choosing to eat organic means cutting out at least some of the chemicals in the mix.
Better taste For the same reason that organically grown food contains more nutrients it also tastes better! Of course, this is a quality hard to measure in scientific terms, but blindfold tests commonly give the result that the organic variant does indeed taste better. Growing more slowly the vegetables can accumulate more of the taste-giving substances.
The environment One obvious reason that organic is better is the fact that it is better for the environment. There are more reasons for this than the absence of chemicals, but I will not go deeper into this subject in this article
Conclusion I do hope that by now you are convinced that the answer to "is organic food better?" is a wholehearted YES! For your health, for the environment and for quality of life!
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