Are foods labeled as organic healthier than regular foods?
No. “Organic” is a term used to describe how food is grown and processed. Studies show consumers purchase organic foods because of perceived benefits to the environment, animal welfare, and their own health; however this may not be the case. The American Dietetic Association cautions consumers there have been no significant studies proving organic foods to be healthier or safer than conventional foods. In fact, a study published in July 2008s Journal of the American Dietetic Association, which examined 334 retail whole milk samples labeled either conventional, organic, rBST-free, concluded that there is no significant difference between the three. Take a glass of milk for example. Nutritionally, there is no difference between organic milk and conventional milk. Every glass of milk, whether it is organic or not, provides a powerful package of nine key vitamins and minerals that help build stronger bones and healthier bodies. The organic rule became law in October of 2001. Since then all
