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Originally Posted by Twistys Tim
In studies -- there has been found to be zero difference between organic and non-organic fruits and vegetables. The only fruits that seemed to benefit from not being treated with pesticides are soft skin fruits such as peaches, etc.
I think the organic market is a cash grab -- where the retailers mark-up the organic produce to make a bigger margin. The large retailers are not paying more for the produce -- but the shopper does.
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there's new research on that:
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Study hails organic food benefits
Organic food has a higher nutritional value than ordinary produce, a study by Newcastle University has found.
A team grew fruit, vegetables and reared cattle on adjacent organic and non-organic sites across Europe.
They found up to 40% more antioxidants could be found in organic fruit and vegetables than in non-organic.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tyne/7067226.stm
we grow our own tomatoes, and we only buy organic fruit and vegatables, meat and milk for our baby.