Is ‘Organic’ A Waste Of Money?

The American public has been hammered for years by seemingly everyone from First Lady Michelle Obama to Dr. Oz that buying organic produce is the way to go. Many of us have dutifully complied, even as it left a sizable dent in our bank account. Now a new study suggests that buying organic might not be worth the money. The research, out of Stanford University, found that organic produce isn’t necessarily healthier than more conventional produce. Consumers might well ask: Can’t all you “experts” with your fancy degrees and titles agree on anything ? Further, although the study found that organic produce carried fewer pesticides, the levels detected in the conventionally grown produce were well within federally established safety guidelines, the study says/ Los Angeles Times . More here. (SR file photo for illustrative purposes of Spokane Safeway produce manager handling organic red pepper)

Question: Do you eat much organc produce?