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Organic IS Healthier (Especially if You Have Cancer): 10 Tips to Make it Affordable
If you’re going through cancer treatment, you may have heard that switching to organic food would be beneficial. We agree. A recent review of the results of nearly 100 studies concluded that, on average, organic fruits and vegetables have more vitamins, minerals, and beneficial antioxidants than their conventionally grown counterparts. At the same time, according to other research, conventionally grown produce, on average, has lower levels of vitamins and minerals than it did 50 years ago. Declining nutrients include phosphorous, iron, calcium, protein, riboflavin, and ascorbic acid (vitamin C). (more…)

