Everyone has always assumed that eating organic fruit and vegetables was better. Grown naturally, without any chemical fertilizers or pesticides, organic produce is a healthier option. And if any doubts lingered about the benefits of eating organic, actual proof has recently been discovered.
A The Journal of HortScience has released a study stating that supermarket fruits and vegetables contain up to 40 percent less minerals than did the same produce 50 years ago. Not only did these minerals add a nutritional factor, but they are also responsible for the taste. Consumers are getting less nutrients from store-bought fruits and vegetables and the purchases' flavor have also deteriorated.
The main reason behind these changes can be credited to the newer chemical fertilizers and specific breeding principles, which rush to deliver more produce to the market at a faster rate. As a result, nutrients are being replaced by carbohydrates or sugars, which may make the food sweeter, but certainly less healthy.
Here is the best example I know of to actually try this out yourself. Granted, this is a bit extreme, but it really will allow anyone to notice the difference.
This summer go to your local highway vegetable road stand and pick up a dozen ears of sweet corn. Next, go to your favorite co-op, and get a dozen ears of fresh organic sweet corn. The commercialized variety was engineered and grown to be super sweet, while the organic variety will always have a more natural taste. (Personally, I prefer the flavor of corn over the sweet taste.)
The study carried out certainly shows the difference between the tastes and nutritional benefits of eating organic. There was never any doubt in my mind, but there always have been those naysayers that would drone on about how there is no real difference between the two. Now the proof is out there for all to read. Organic fruits and vegetables are better for you to eat, and if you factor in the fact that when eating organic, the fields from where they come use far less destructive agricultural practices, it’s a win-win situation for both farmer and consumer.
Source: BecauseAction.com
