Is There A Difference Between Organic And Non Organic Fruits?

Is There A Difference Between Organic And Non Organic Fruits?
Canada  |  By Joy D'Souza

Organic, conventional, potato, potah-to — what's the difference anyway?

According to Canada's Library of Parliament, organic foods prohibit the use of fertilizers, pesticides, antibiotics, preservatives and GMOs. With that in mind, those organic price tags might make a bit more sense, but what about the taste?

In the Buzzfeed video above, we watch as four teams taste organic and conventional fruits, before indicating which is which. Examining the size and flavour of the fruits, the pairs explained their rationale for each pick. From bananas that are too firm to be free of pesticides to berries too tart to be traditionally grown, the Buzzfeed crew seems determined to outwit those putting them to the test.

While organic foods are often considered more nutritious than conventionally grown foods, there simply are no facts to support that. There are, however, numerous studies which show a correlation between organic foods and the sustainability of the environment.

And that might be the only thing compelling the Buzzfeed crew to pick up any organic options because, as one staffer pointed out, the organic stuff just doesn't taste as good.

Watch the video above to find see which fruits were easily identifiable and which stumped the staff.

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Foods You Don't Need To Buy Organic
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Avocados,Sweet Corn,Pineapple,Mango,Sweet Peas,Asparagus.KiwiCabbage.Eggplant,Cantaloupe,Watermelon,Grapefruit.Sweet Potato,Sweet Onions,Onions

www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/04/06/organic...ganic_n_7013072.html

Organic food: Is it more nutritious?

Probably not, but the answer isn't yet clear. A recent study examined the past 50 years' worth of scientific articles about the nutrient content of organic and conventional foods. The researchers concluded that organically and conventionally produced foodstuffs are not significantly different in their nutrient content.

Are there downsides to buying organic?

One common concern with organic food is cost. Organic foods typically cost more than do their conventional counterparts. Higher prices are due, in part, to more-expensive farming practices.

Because organic fruits and vegetables aren't treated with waxes or preservatives, they may spoil faster. Also, some organic produce may look less than perfect — odd shapes, varying colors or smaller sizes. However, organic foods must meet the same quality and safety standards as those of conventional foods.

Food safety tips

Whether you go totally organic or opt to mix conventional and organic foods, be sure to keep these tips in mind:

Select a variety of foods from a variety of sources. This will give you a better mix of nutrients and reduce your likelihood of exposure to a single pesticide.

Buy fruits and vegetables in season when possible. To get the freshest produce, ask your grocer what day new produce arrives. Or buy food from your local farmers market.

Read food labels carefully. Just because a product says it's organic or contains organic ingredients doesn't necessarily mean it's a healthier alternative. Some organic products may still be high in sugar, salt, fat or calories.

Wash and scrub fresh fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water. Washing helps remove dirt, bacteria and traces of chemicals from the surface of fruits and vegetables. Not all pesticide residues can be removed by washing, though. You can also peel fruits and vegetables, but peeling can mean losing some fiber and nutrients.

www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nut...ic-food/art-20043880

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