Myth or Fact: Organic produce packs more nutrients than the conventional kind.
The real deal: Although buying organic fruits & veggies can help protect the environment, research has shown that they have no nutritional advantage over their conventionally grown counterparts. And while the latter may contain more chemical residue, no studies have proven that the amount of chemicals we ingest causes any harm. Any research that has linked pesticides with disease was done on farmers who had been exposed to huge quantities of chemicals. Farming practices are regulated & products help farmers produce foods safely & effectively. Most farmers are amazing environmentalists, taking care of their land so it will continue to yield abundant crops. Still prefer organic? Spend the extra money on produce that has a peel you eat, such as apples and peaches.
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