I am not too wrapped up myself in whether not eating only organic food is evil.
Maybe the skepticism arks back to my economics class back in high school where I learned that labels and claims could be deceptive.
It might make a few people cry but Organic food not healthier, says FSA (Guardian, July 29) according to UK Food Standard Agency report after a study conducted by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine which finds "organic food provides no significant nutritional benefit compared with conventionally produced food".
The FSA writes that this effort from "team of researchers, led by Alan Dangour, reviewed all papers published
over the past 50 years that related to the nutrient content and health
differences between organic and conventional food. This systematic
review is the most comprehensive study in this area that has been
carried out to date."
The study sparked a controversy.
It does not contest the benefits of organic farming for the environment yet questions its nutritional benefits over conventional foods.
What are your thoughts?
sometimes it just comes down to the taste. also people involved in handling non-organic produce seems to care less for the food. for example the reason i like to shop at whole foods- not even for organic food- as opposed to my local supermarket, 10 mins walk closer, is the more pleasant human interactions and experience and the fact the products often last longer, eg.milk, and seem to decompose in more natural way. the prices are pretty competitive, despite the myth, and producers perhaps also more pro- just a guess.
and please handle my apples and tomatos with care, associated!
sometimes it just comes down to the taste. also people involved in handling non-organic produce seems to care less for the food. for example the reason i like to shop at whole foods- not even for organic food- as opposed to my local supermarket, 10 mins walk closer, is the more pleasant human interactions and experience and the fact the products often last longer, eg.milk, and seem to decompose in more natural way. the prices are pretty competitive, despite the myth, and producers perhaps also more pro- just a guess.
and please handle my apples and tomatos with care, associated!
I wonder who paid for this study?
I wonder who paid for this study?
one obvious flaw: it’s a study of studies, up to 50 years old. there’s a lot we didn’t know back then about nutrition.
another: if they are ignoring the fact that non-organic foods contain pesticides, they have a too-narrow definition of ‘healthy’
another reason to be skeptical: we are not told what nutrients were counted & which weren’t. that should be in the article.
one obvious flaw: it’s a study of studies, up to 50 years old. there’s a lot we didn’t know back then about nutrition.
another: if they are ignoring the fact that non-organic foods contain pesticides, they have a too-narrow definition of ‘healthy’
another reason to be skeptical: we are not told what nutrients were counted & which weren’t. that should be in the article.
David
It might prompt more studies who will look at the shades of grey and maybe come up with more straightforward standards regarding organic products.
David
It might prompt more studies who will look at the shades of grey and maybe come up with more straightforward standards regarding organic products.
Ronk
Not sure
At least it prompted a discussion
Take care
Serge
Ronk
Not sure
At least it prompted a discussion
Take care
Serge
Perke
Taste and convenience both matter
I do buy some of my stuff at Whole Foods like Cheese, Fish and also bulk grains like couscous, rice, etc…
Mainstream supermarkets now also carry gluten free and organic products so the line is getting blurred.
You are right about the human experience.
Friendly service and lines that move inform my decision as to which store I will visit or not.
Have a great day
Sorry for the late reply
Past few years have been too buzy.
Serge
Perke
Taste and convenience both matter
I do buy some of my stuff at Whole Foods like Cheese, Fish and also bulk grains like couscous, rice, etc…
Mainstream supermarkets now also carry gluten free and organic products so the line is getting blurred.
You are right about the human experience.
Friendly service and lines that move inform my decision as to which store I will visit or not.
Have a great day
Sorry for the late reply
Past few years have been too buzy.
Serge