Wednesday, April 10, 2013

[Article] EarthTalk® | Organic Foods


EarthTalk® | Organic Foods

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Some studies show organic foods to be no healthier and only marginally safer with regard to individual exposure to pesticides than non-organic foods. Nonetheless, choosing organic is a wise "better safe than sorry" strategy which also reduces pollution and conserves water and soil quality.
Dear EarthTalk: There's been a lot of coverage on the topic of organic foods and how they aren't actually any healthier than conventional foods. Is this true? -- Gina Thompson, Salem, OR There is no doubt that organic foods are healthier -- for our bodies individually, as well as for the environment -- than their conventionally produced counterparts. The question is how much healthier and does the difference warrant spending more on your grocery bill. Conventional food is produced using … [Read more...]

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