There is a lot of confusion as to what organic means. Most people see the word and automatically think "healthy." But are cookies made with organic flour and organic sugar the new health food?
Growing food organically means that there were no chemical fertilizers or pesticides used in the cultivation of that particular plant and its fruit. Organic farming has a lot more to do with protecting the environment (which is a good thing) than making one tomato more healthier than another tomato.
Granted, we should avoid chemicals in our food as much as possible, but nature has a way of helping us deal with this by providing thick skins on vegetables and fruit. When you buy organic produce, pick items with very thin skins like tomatoes and grapes or the ones like potatoes when you eat the peel.
If you are simply buying organic for your health, be smart and spend the extra money where it might actually benefit you. As organic farming becomes more standard practice, the price will be comparable with traditional farming methods, saving us money, helping us stay healthy and save the Earth!
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