Comments on: Because nature is nutritious, man.

By: Canada Guy

Canada Guy — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:30:34 +0000

Organic farming methods offer several benefits for the environment and human health as a whole, but unfortunately, there are many misconceptions and falsehoods being spread regarding organic food and farming methods, both by proponents and detractors. Here are the facts about what organic methods can do for us and what they can't. http://www.selfdestructivebastards.com/2009/11/organic-myths-and-realities.html

By: Chris R

Chris R — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:17:11 +0000

Great news! Let’s celebrate with nice light cigarette and toast the news with a nice tall glass of pesticide.

I think the argument for organic is less about nutritional value an more about sustainability and the lack of chemical additives.

By: Nathan Williams

Nathan Williams — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:26:10 +0000

I’m a bit dubious about this research – I think we should be a bit more skeptical about it. Yes, I’m sure its conclusions are reasonable in terms of nutritional content. But I never imagined organic food would have more nutrients. (No doubt some people do, but then people believe all sorts of things.)

The main reasons I buy organic (sometimes) is because of possible residues (pesticides, growth hormones in milk etc) and for environmental reasons. The quoted research didn’t study either of these.

And yet the media reported “no health benefits” when the benefits of not consuming pesticides wasn’t even looked at.