Researchers have put organic food on the chopping board, and the
results could be hard to swallow for some. Stanford University
doctors say there’s little evidence that going organic is much
healthier. It’s a question that many shoppers ask: Is eating
organic food - which generally costs more - really better for
me? Now researchers from Stanford University have dug through
reams of research to find out. And they have found there’s
little evidence that going organic is much healthier, nor did it
prove more nutritious. Yes, eating organic fruits and vegetables
can lower exposure to pesticides, but researchers found the
amount from today’s conventionally grown produce is well within
safety limits. Dr.Dena Bravata, Sr.research affiliate of
Stanford University, said,"The purpose of our study was really
to answer the question: What are the health benefits and harms
of organic versus conventional foods? There are many reasons why
someone might choose to buy organic foods or not, and if they
are making the decision b