It’s always a tough call at the grocery store: Do you splurge on the organic product? Or do you ask yourself, is buying organic really worth it?
Scientists have been trying to determine the benefits of consuming organic for some time, and a huge new study published this week in the British Journal of Nutrition concludes that yes, organic production can boost key nutrients in foods.
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The study found that organic dairy and meat contain about 50% more omega-3 fatty acids, and that this increase is the result of animals foraging on grasses rich in omega-3s, which then end up in dairy and meats. So, evidently we are what we eat eats.
Additionally, research published last year found that organic crops — ranging from carrots and broccoli to apples and blueberries — have substantially higher concentrations of a range of antioxidants and other potentially beneficial compounds that conventionally grown crops.
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Given the big picture, a lot of health experts say that from a health perspective, it’s what you eat that matters more than whether you choose organic or conventional. But if you’re already considering buying organic, these recent studies may convince you to pull the trigger.
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