Organic Vs. Conventional

   

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 This has been a controversy for years. What do you think? Is organic food worth it? Would you like to spend more money on a simple apple just because it has a nifty "USDA Organic" sticker on it?

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So what's the difference in organic food? Some might argue that all food is organic because it was grown. Not true folks. This is not the case. There are many differences. For example:

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But do people really care about pesticides and fertilizers? The answer is YES. And YOU should TOO! Studies have been done over and over again testing the nutritional value of organic foods. And guess what? They win EVERY TIME. Organic foods have more nutritional value, less contamination and they are all around better. So why the high prices? When discussing switching our family from conventional food to organic, my mother disagrees with me. The main reason? PRICE. We have a large family; it's pricey enough to buy food, so she doesn't want to spend extra just to get the same food. But what people don't know. It's NOT the same. *Organic food farmers take extra time with their crops to keep them healthy. They take extra precautions to make sure their food is the best product they can produce.Time and Money. Both very precious things. Now, I do believe that there are people who claim food to be organic just to make it a higher price. Unfortunately, you can't protect yourself from those. But if you are eating real organic food, kudos to you. Organic food is best. Amen to the rest.

*I'm not an expert on organic or conventional food. I just did a little research and found out for myself. You should do.