General Health

Organic Food – Is it worth the extra cost?

How would you describe “organic food” quickly in three words or less? Good for you? More expensive? Right on both counts. We often hear in broad terms about how organic food is good for you and good for the environment, and although we want to do the right thing for our bodies and our planet, the premium prices may not seem worth it. Walk into any grocery store, and you’ll see how organic food is priced significantly higher than conventional produce. Sometimes nearly double! So, why is that? Unlike conventional farming, which uses synthetic fertilizers to boost crops with an instant punch of nutrients, organic foods are fertilized by organic matter. The difference is that compost and animal manure slowly build the soil, releasing their nutrients naturally...