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Some people maintain organic fruit is better for you than regular fruit, and some believe that it even tastes better. Organic fruit is grown using organic gardening and farming methods. Methods often differ from farmer to farmer, but the one thing that is consistent is that organic farmers dont use pesticides or other chemicals on their crops. Instead, they use natural means. Organic Fruit Health Benefits Fruit is simply good for you, even if it isnt organic. However, growing fruit organically strengthens the plants natural defenses. If the fruit is sprayed with chemicals, it has no need to develop these natural defense mechanisms against disease and insects. These natural defenses translate to added nutrition for your body. Organic Fruit is Chemical Free Also, the absence of chemicals is also benefits your body. There is some controversy surrounding the use of chemicals in farming and your overall health. Some believe that they harm the body and others believe that the effects are negligible. Either way, organic fruit is free of these chemicals so it is a non-issue. Purchasing Organic Fruit As little as ten years ago, it was difficult finding high quality organic produce. Now, there are markets and co-ops all over the country who specialize in providing organic fruit to the public. Mainstream supermarkets are also starting to include organic fruit in their produce sections. Dont be afraid if yo [1] [2] 下一页 |