Now I know I might get some strong reaction out of certain people who swears by it but organic foods simply isn't any more nutritious nor is it any better for society as a whole.
According to this recent article in Forbes, which sites various studies as well as interviews, not only are claims of higher nutritional value not based on any science, but because in order to be considered "organically" grown, highly effective man made pesticides and herbicides can not be used, organic foods have lower yield and require more human effort to maintain and therefore cost more.
So why do people do it? Well one explanation is that eating organic is more of a philosophy and people who adhere to it would rather believe the myth that they are doing something healthy for their body. The other explanation is what I like to call "first world" problems. In the heart of Africa where large portion of the population are engaged in backbreaking labor to subsistence farm I guarantee you they would welcome modern farming technology that would allow them to get 30% more yield in their crop.
So the next time your health contentious and "socially responsible" friends want to feel smug because they paid 8 dollars for an organically grown tomato while yours cost 4 bucks for 5. Just remember you are better than they are. And the next time you have the option to shop at a place where they shove "organically" grown crap in your face as part of their marketing ploy to get you to spend more money, just remember, you are way way smarter than that. In short, just say NO to organic!!!
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