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    The Value of Organic Food

    published on Wed. Sep. 12th, '07 by Swami Atma

    This story from bbc.co.uk is interesting on a number of levels.

    First it demonstrates quite conclusively that organic food has some definite health advantages.

    A ten-year study comparing organic tomatoes with standard produce found almost double the level of flavonoids - a type of antioxidant
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    Then it becomes almost comical. There is obvious bias of both the scientists and the BBC writer to not acknowledge that organic food is superior. In order to get to their ends they just ignore logical thinking altogether in a maddening way.

    Here is the excerpt starting with the bold heading 'conflicting evidence':

    Conflicting evidence

    Flavonoids have also been linked with reduced rates of some types of cancer and dementia.

    The Food Standards Agency says there is some evidence that flavonoids can help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and they are currently carrying out a study to look at the health benefits in more detail.

    However, a spokesperson said there was no evidence that organic food was healthier.

    So here is the thinking process of the article:

    • Scientists have proven that their are more flavonoids in organic food
    • It's proven that flavonoids can reduce high blood pressure and lower the risk of heart disease and stroke.
    • Flavonoids have also been linked with reduced rates of some types of cancer and dementia.
    • Studies so far do not show connection between organic diet and better health.
    • That's a conflict of evidence.

    There is no conflict at all. They should just start new studies right away to make that connection which is more than likely and strongly encourage folks to eat organic food.

    Instead, just to make sure that the status quo is not threatened, they come up with the following:

    Our long-standing advice on organic food is there can be some nutrient differences but it doesn't mean it's necessarily better for you.

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