Is organic food better for you than food grown by conventional methods? Experts argue over the pros and cons of buying organic, but one thing is certain — conventional is better for your pocketbook. Organic foods can cost twice as much as their conventionally grown counterparts, and current economic woes have made people question their devotion to buying foods free of pesticides and other chemicals.
But is organic really better? Which foods have the heaviest loads of pesticides? Which ones have the least?
First, let's examine a few myths about organic foods:
1. More nutrients
A study published by The Organic Center found that levels of nutrients were 25 percent higher in organic foods. Another study found that organic tomatoes had more vitamin C than those grown conventionally, and still another found more antioxidants in organic corn and strawberries. Other research has found no difference.
