The Nutritional Benefits of Organic Fruits and Vegetables

Do you think eating organic is better for you? Recent studies are backing up what many thought: organic foods do indeed have a healthier nutritional profile than their conventional counterparts. And they’re also lower in pesticide residues.This series shares some of the science behind the nutritional benefits of organic foods. First up: fruits and vegetables. Part two covers organic dairy and part three goes into pesticide residues. Did you know?

• Eating organic fruits and vegetables could increase your antioxidant intake by 20-40%.
• Organic strawberries have more nutrients and antioxidants than their conventional counterparts.
• Organic tomatoes are 50% higher in vitamin C content than conventional tomatoes.

Antioxidants pack a bigger punch in organic fruit and vegetables.

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