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Are organic foods good for you and your family?
Created on 7/31/2009
A recently published research paper comparing the nutrient benefits of organic vs. conventional foods has been splashed all over the news.
Unfortunately, the media is doing a disservice with their reporting on this study. The paper does not provide actionable answers to this important question, and the authors readily point out the limitations of their findings.

Most important is that potential contaminant exposure was not addressed. 

We still don’t know the comparative nutrient values of organic vs. conventionally-raised foods; but we already know enough to help us make sensible food choices.
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