Can organic foods be proven scientifically they are organic or is this just an advertising gimick?

4 Comments

1. Corrosion EAC says:

   October 29, 2008 at 3:55 pm

   Add to that they may not exactly be chemical free.

   The labelling rules aren’t that strict.
2. sassy_c123 says:

   October 29, 2008 at 4:40 pm

   organic foods dont have growth hormones in them, causing early puberty and metapause [spelling?]. other chemicals can cause brain damage, liver & kidney damage, and even some cases of learning disabilties. i grew up on organic milk because the cows arnt fed growth hormones to produce more milk and fruits & vegatables because they arnt sprayed with pesticides.
3. Rupert ElToro says:

   October 29, 2008 at 5:20 pm

   A “certified organic” farm (where organic stuff comes from) has a long list of rules they must comply with to get certified. And yes the products from such a place can be tested to determine if they are 100% organic.
   I too see a lot of hype and a much higher price tag.
   Stuff grown/raised “organically” does not have a bunch of chemicals in it, so it would follow that it would be better for you, but I question “what went on before”. If, say, you have 30+ years of eating stuff with chemicals in it, I can’t see switching to organic is going to accomplish anything, the damage is done.
   And, you are going to have to trust me here, you really don’t want to know what kind of chemicals are in the food you eat every day.
4. ohiorganic says:

   October 29, 2008 at 5:56 pm

   Yes and they are, this is not just an advertising gimmick.

   In the past couple of years several peer reviewed studies have come out indicating certain organic foods are more nutritious than conventionally grown foods

   http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_8470.cfm
   http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_8458.cfm
   http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/10587.php