Are organics healthier?
Many consumers and scientists alike believe that since organic foods are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, they are healthier than conventional products because they contain fewer toxins. The most dangerous chemicals used in farming such as organophosphates [pesticides] have been linked with a range of conditions such as cancer, decreasing male fertility, fetal abnormalities, chronic fatigue syndrome in children and Parkinson’s disease. Pesticide residues have even been ranked among the top three environmental cancer risks by the American Government, yet they are still not banned by the USDA or EPA. Please check out these website articles for more information: EPA: “Pesticides and Food: Why Children May Be Especially Sensitive to Pesticides” Medical News Today: “Organic Foods in Relation to Nutrition…” Recent studies have suggested that organics contain more nutrients and cancer fighting properties than conventionally grown foods: • Organic Produce May Ha
