Reposted from May 9, 2012
To eat organic or not to eat organic, that is the question.
Perhaps the real question is what’s the difference and does it really matter?
The first thing you notice with organic food is that it may not be as supersized with perfect shapes or as colorful as conventional food. This is because there are no hormones to plump them up or artificial coloring that’s been injected.
The most important thing you will notice when you take a bite is that there is more flavor and the taste is cleaner than conventionally grown food.
My kids notice in particular that “our eggs” taste so much better than anywhere else.
This is because organic food contains more vitamins, minerals and other micronutrients than conventionally grown food.
In fact, The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry shows research that organic vegetables have 50 – 60% higher levels of cancer fighting antioxidants than non-organic fruits and vegetables.
Better taste and more nutrients—is this still worth paying a little extra?
Let’s examine further what defines organic and conventional.
The word "organic" refers to the way farmers grow and process agricultural products, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products and meat.
Organic farming practices are designed to encourage soil and water conservation and reduce pollution.
Farmers who grow