Study: Are Organic Foods Better than Conventional Foods?

Italian Green Beans Photo by Susan Brannon

According to an Annals of Internal Medicine study/report, "The published literature lacks strong evidence that organic foods are significantly more nutritious than conventional foods. Consumption of organic foods may reduce exposure to pesticide residues and antibiotic-resistant bacteria."  With its primary funding source listed as "none"  

The study seems to lack considerations such as, organic munchers tend to eat healthier such as more vegetables and fruits, legumes, whole grains and less meat than conventional munchers. 

"Two studies reported significantly lower urinary pesticide levels among children consuming organic versus conventional diets, but studies of biomarker and nutrient levels in serum, urine, breast milk, and semen in adults did not identify clinically meaningful differences."  If the urinary pesticide level is less among children for organic intake, then that is a positive result as far as pesticide consumption is concerned.  Is that not the reason for eating organic in the first place?  In the end, it is a good result for as we know pesticides are not a good thing to put into our blood streams and they may never flush out of our bodies.  We all know about GMO products and the farmers who have had serious side effects.

I recommend, go organic and stay organic for the entire family!