Viewpoint: Organic or conventional produce? Doesn’t matter—just eat more fruits and vegetables

ORGANIC FARM

All fruits and vegetables are good for you, but when people start talking about how to eat healthy, the word “organic” tends to pop up a little too often.

The health differences between organic and conventional (non-organic) produce are vanishingly small. Pesticide residues are next-to-nothing on both. Nutrient content may vary slightly, but not enough to make a real difference in your diet.

Read full, original article: Eating Fruits and Vegetables Is More Important Than Eating Organic

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