Are Organic Foods Healthier Than Conventional Foods?

You’ve heard the debate for years on organic versus processed foods.  So, which ones are better?  I mean, are organic foods healthier than conventional foods, or are we wasting our time seeking out the ones that are organic?

Well, since there have not been any major studies on organic versus conventional, the USDA mostly leaves it up to the consumer to make their own decision.  So, you will need to do your research on each, conventional and organic, to see which one you feel more comfortable with.

Organic foods are not processed at any step of the way.  They also do not use any kind of pesticide on the foods to keep away any parasites or bugs that might like the food as much as we do.  This can be a plus and a minus, depending on how you look at it.  While pesticides can cause harm over time to people and the environment, it takes a lot to really cause problems to people.  But, a product without pesticides can also have their own problems, without anything keeping bugs and fungus off the foods, you are at risk for problems here as well.

Also, organic foods do not impact the environment like conventional foods do, because there are no factories, pesticides, or preservatives that are added to the food, so there is no waste to push onto the environment.  But, this is also a double-edged sword.  Conventional foods, while processed in factories and loaded with preservatives, will also not have any risk of fungus or other problems that organic foods might.

Some argue that organic foods just taste better.  But, to those of us who have always eaten processed foods, would we really think that they are better, or just different?  That, again, is up to the individual consumer to decide.

So, when asking are organic foods healthier than conventional foods, it really comes down to personal choice and feelings on the subject.  Do your homework to become better informed about each side and decide which one is right for you and your family.