The false dichotomy between conventional and organic isn’t just misleading, it’s dangerous. Our constant attention on natural versus synthetic only causes fear and distrust, when in actuality, our food has never been safer.
Eating fewer fruits and vegetables due to fear of pesticides or the high price of organic food does far more harm to our health. Conventional produce has the same nutritional content and is as safe to consume as ‘organic’ produce. Most of Americans already don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables, and produce contains important nutrients, fiber, and other substances that are extremely important to our health.
From a scientific point of view, organic foods are not superior. If you want to spend more money on them, go for it. But don’t buy organic because you think it’s better for you or for the planet, because it’s not. Organic foods are not healthier…or pesticide free. — https://news.immunologic.org/p/organic-foods-are-not-healthieror
I’m beginning to think I read too much. But every now and then I come across very interesting and useful information. The entire article is about a 10-15 read and is worth your time.
The amount of product labeled Organic in my freezer and pantry are minimal compared to everything else. But if the quality isn’t better or the nutritional value isn’t superior then my choice is to save money at the store whenever I can.
Nutritional quality of organic foods: a systematic review – https://ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S0002-9165(23)26563-6/fulltext


Very interesting. I didn’t think the nutrition was superior in organic foods. I was thinking it was just better not to be eating the chemical residue. But I guess if you wash it well it should be OK. I know I don’t eat enough fruit and vegetables. Have digestive issues and reflux. I wish they made more baby food or puréed, fruits and vegetables, but all of the baby food fruits or at least almost all of it now has apple and I can’t eat apples. Only a couple of fruits that I have found that do not have apple.
I’ve also read articles indicating no nutritional benefits between organic labeled foods and regular. This article was different with the information on “natural” vs. synthetic pesticides.
Very interesting