A new medical study by Stanford University suggests organic
doesn't necessarily mean healthier. Researchers at Stanford
looked at data from more than 200 studies of food sold in stores
as certified organic versus conventionally grown food and
concluded that organic food and non-organic food were virtually
the same in vitamin content. "I was absolutely surprised," said
Dr. Dena Bravata, a senior research affiliate at Stanford and
long-time internist who began the analysis because so many of
her patients asked if they should switch. "There are many
reasons why someone might choose organic foods over conventional
foods," from environmental concerns to taste preferences,
Bravata stressed. But when it comes to individual health, "there
isn't much difference." A local dietitian agreed with the study.
“Nutritionally there's no greater value between organic or
inorganic produce,” said Ruth Carey, who supports the findings.
The research also found that although organic foods had less
pesticide residue, all the produce