Why Buy Organic Fruits and Vegetables?

Why Buy Organic Fruits and Vegetables?

10 Reasons Why Organic Food Is Better
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1. It is safe, nutritious, unadulterated food
2. It does not use artificial chemicals, pesticides and fertilizers
3. It is produced without the routine use of antibiotics and growth-promoting drugs
4. It is produced without GMOs, which are prohibited within the Soil Association standards for Organic Food and Farming
5. It places great emphasis on animal welfare
6. It is environmentally friendly
7. It reduces dependence on non-renewable resources
8. There has not been a case of BSE in any herd which has been in full organic management since before 1985.
9. It relies on a modern and scientific understanding of ecology and soil science, while also depending on traditional methods of crop rotations to ensure fertility and weed and pest control

Organic Foods Contain Higher Levels of Nutrients:

There have been numerous studies conducted over the years to assess the nutrient content of foods. Studies have found that when compared to non-organic foods, organic foods contain 21% more iron, 29% more magnesium, 27% more vitamin C, and 13.6% more phosphorus. Studies have also shown that organic foods contain more antioxidants. Organic fruits and vegetables have also been shown to potentially diminish the mutagenic action of toxic compounds and inhibit the proliferation of certain cancer cell lines. 

This list (from the Environmental Working Group) includes the fruits and vegetables most likely to contain the most herbicides and pesticides.