Study shows organic tomatoes have twice the amount of flavanoids
According to the The Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, organic tomatoes are twice as high in flavanoids as conventional tomatoes. Flavanoids are used as a deterrent against heart disease. In this study, organic and conventional tomatoes were compared over a ten year period. The organic tomatoes’ flavanoid levels increased over time. Scientists attribute the higher quality of organic foods to the healthier soil on organic farms. Go organic tomatoes!
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This is interesting. I always assumed that nutrition wise, organic and conventional produce were equivalent. I assumed the difference was the level of chemicals (pesticides, fertilizers). Thanks for sharing this. I see that I should make more of an effort to buy organic.
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