Is The Pathway To Health Organic?
Record growth in the organic foods industry is arguably due to claims that organic produce is superior in taste, nutrition, and safety as compared to conventionally grown produce. But are these assertions accurate? Let’s separate fact from fiction.
Ten chronic diseases are the leading causes of human deaths in industrialized countries. Five of these diseases—cardiovascular disease, stroke, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension—are associated with poor dietary choices and excess weight. The World Health Organization, the European Public Health and Agriculture Consortium, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, and other governing bodies and health organizations regularly publicize the health benefits of vegetables and fruits and the link between…
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