08 Sep 2012
Organic food takes a semi-hit to its image

This is not news. The real issue here is labeling and certification. Same as it's been for years.

A mega-study by Stanford doctors has hit devoted foodies like a punch in the gut: Organic edibles, it turns out, are no more nutritious than conventionally farmed vegetables, milk and meat. All that extra cost and fussing over produce at the farmers' market doesn't count when it comes to vitamins and minerals.

(link) [SFGate]

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