By: Beth Dupree

Beth Dupree — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:57:26 +0000

Tanya is incorrect on several counts. There are plenty of studies, anecdotal evidence and 3rd party lab results that prove organics are on the average 25% higher in vitamins and minerals than their conventional counterparts.
Pesticide residue is found equally in a fruit or vegetable regardless of whether you peal them or not. When a pesticide is sprayed on the fruit, on its branches or limbs, the plant still distributes the pesticide through out the whole plant. This is true even if the pesticide falls on the ground and is absorbed through the roots.
While you are correct about organic not always being freshest, this is also true of conventional. Most consumers are buying local to support their local economy and cut down on personal gas environmental impact from shipping produce so far.
And of course organic canned food is as useless and unhealthy as conventional canned. The process of canning kills most vital nutrients and vitamins.
If you think you cannot afford organic fruits and vegetables, you just aren’t looking for low cost ones. With Sams and Walmart carrying them everyone can afford them.
It is much healthier to eat 1 organic apple each week than canned beans every night!
You can get this information and more as well as links to studies at http://www.abundantlifeessentials.com

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By: Beth Dupree