Organic Onions, Carrots, And Potatoes Do Not Have Higher Levels Of Healthful Antioxidants

Organic Onions, Carrots, And Potatoes Do Not Have Higher Levels Of Healthful Antioxidants

It makes sense that added growth stimulants such as chemical fertilizers and applied pesticides would not necessarily negatively affect the nutrient content of fruits and vegetables in comparison to organic produce. However, the lack of these synthetic chemical inputs avoids the metaflammation response of our body's systems and reduces the need for antioxidants.

The real story is that our food supply, whether organically grown or not, is nutritionally impoverished by comparison to the wild foods with which we evolved. Check out the full story here.