Organic+Food

Is organic food healthier? By: David Zhuravlev

= Introduction: =

Many people in America believe that we should eat healthier foods, such as organic foods. Consumers think that organic foods have more nutritional value and better taste. Organic industries are growing in money by 20% annually since 1990.However, there is very little evidence that organic food contains more nutrients, has a better taste, or has less of an environmental impact than usual food.

Claims: Here are some claims that people say about organic food
 * it is healthier
 * more #|nutrients
 * has a better taste

Cost

The average organic food is 47% more expensive than regular food.

The evidence:

Scientist proved that organic food is not more nutritious or healthful, it is just more expansive. There was like 223 studies that compared either the nutrient levels or the bacterial, fungal  or pesticide contamination of various products such as fruits, vegetables, grains, meats, milk, poultry, and eggs. Grown organically and conventionally. They report  little significant difference in [|health benefits]  and nutrient benefits between organic and conventional foods, as well as no differences in the vitamin content  of organic products. So if you're one of the person that believes in organic and buys organic foods, just stop.

References:

(2016). Is organic food actually better? Here's what the science says. Retrieved September 23, 2016, from http://www.zmescience.com/other/science-abc/organic-food-science02092015/

Organic food. (n.d.). Retrieved September 23, 2016, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_food