New data on the health factor of organic produce
While numerous studies have failed to prove that organic produce is healthier than non-organic, a new study does actually validate that claim.
The UK Telegraph has the story here.
Key excerpt:
Organic food is more nutritious than ordinary produce, and contains higher quantities of antioxidants which help ward off heart disease and cancer, according to an extensive four-year study.
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The scientists found that antioxidant levels in organic milk were up to 90 per cent higher than in conventional milk, as well as finding up to 40 per cent more antioxidants in organic vegetables.
In a weirdly positioned final paragraph, or perhaps footnote, to the story, this was also published:
Eating red meat and drinking alcohol even in small quantities increases the risk of developing cancer, a panel of experts will warn this week. The results will be presented by the World Cancer Research Fund after a five-year study.
I wish the Telegraph allowed comments, since I feel sure heated arguments between organic supporters and skeptics would abound.
What do you think?
Obvious? Or obviously biased?

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