http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/04/sc...duce.html?_r=1
Thought I'd post since I know organic foods are frequently discussed on the boards.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/04/sc...duce.html?_r=1
Thought I'd post since I know organic foods are frequently discussed on the boards.
DS1 2006
DS2 2009
I saw that on Flipboard this morning. I don't doubt that having less exposure to pesticides and antibiotics are benefiting me and my family so I'll keep on with the organic stuff as much as possible.
~C~
Mama to a curious daughter born in May 2006 and a persistent son born in July 2008.
I buy organic out of the concern for pesticides and antibiotics. I never assumed they would be more nutritious.
Same here. DH and I saw this on the news last night and I said, "Duh!" I never would've thought that organic was more nutritious just more healthy from a chemical/pesticide perspective.
Mom to two amazing DDs ('07 & '09) and a fur baby.
Gluten free since Nov '11 after non-celiac gluten sensitive diagnosis. Have had great improvement or total elimination of: migraines, bloating/distention, heartburn, cystic acne, canker sores, bleeding gums, eczema on elbows, dry skin and scalp, muscle cramps, PMS, hair loss, heart palpitations, fatigue. I'm amazed.
I would have to look at their report and see exactly what nutrients they looked at and which produce, but without doing that, I would disagree.
The produce bought at my local supermarket is generally tasteless compared to organic produce bought at Whole Foods. I don't know all the laws about organic farms presently, but it used to be there were rules in place to keep the soil from being over-farmed in the way the big corporate farms are, leaving the soil devoid of nutrients which need to be chemically added.
Regardless, there are many micro-nutrients which I am sure where not studied that are present in many organic products (again due to the soil) that are not found in non-organics.
And kind of a dumb study as most PP have said the nutrient content is not why people buy organic.
Last edited by Rainbows&Roses; 09-04-2012 at 12:39 PM.
I agree what everyone else is saying - I always got organic fruits and veggies because I don't want to buildup pesticide ingestion. And for eggs, beef and chicken ... it is because I don't want to eat meat from an animal who ate corn with a bunch of pesticides in it. I was kind of irritated when I was listening to the Today Show's report on this today - they didn't touch on the pesticide distinction until the end. I worry that the media's spin on this will make a food provider whose on the fence not choose organic.
Now if the study had looked at grass fed versus corn fed beef for example, that is a different issue. I also do choose grass fed meat because I do know it is more nutritious, not just the pesticide factor.
I found the article annoying as it seemed to misplace the focus of why people buy organic. The headlines was also a bit sensationalistic for the NYT for my taste.
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