I made the decision to increase organic / decrease non-organic food intake in 2014 based on the obvious issue of the chemical pesticides found in our fruits and vegetables and the chemical preservatives found in processed food.  While this is still my number one reason for continuing the move toward a more organic lifestyle, there is more than just the hazard of ingesting chemicals to be considered.  Time.com points out that in the latest studies focusing on nutrition, 12 studies have found evidence that organic is more nutritious than conventional by having more vitamin C, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids.  The July 2014 British Journal of Nutrition reports that organic crops contain, on average, 17% more antioxidants than crops grown conventionally.   Continue reading “Organic: To Buy or Not To Buy?” →