Remember, organic isn't the experiment, it is the control. It isn't that organic tomatoes have that much more of these naturally occurring and healthful bioflavonoids in them, it is the fairly RECENT addition of fertilizers that is destroying the nutrition of these foods when it is applied.

It is bizarre to me when people approach organics and natural foods with suspicion when they are what have been around forever, and it is the fertilizers and additives which are the aberration.

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I agree with Hilary on this.

And why wouldn't you want more antioxidants and helpful nutrients rather than less? They're really good for you! I didn't quite follow the conclusion of the post which seemed to imply not to bother to choose organic, even though the research itself points to some really good reasons why you should!

That said, it looks like the issue of antioxidants in foods is a bit more complicated than "how much is in them," as new studies are showing we don't absorb them all equally well. For more info (if you're really bored):
http://crankyfitness.blogspot.com/2007/07/antioxidant-fruits-it-all-gets-more.html

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I think people forget that one of the biggest benefits of organic agriculture is the fact that the land is not saturated with pesticides and herbicides. OK, your organic carrot may or may not have higher levels of vitamin A than a conventionally grown carrot...but the ground it was grown in was not hosed down with something that will wash down with the rain into the nearest body of water, or kill the beneficial insects in the same ground. Go organic to save ecosystem. There are more reasons to go organic than the selfish ones.

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Any food that is cleaner, healthier and pesticide free has to be good for your heart and your whole body!

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