09-04-2012, 08:16 PM
(09-04-2012, 08:03 PM)washingtonismoney link Wrote:I think organic food often tastes better than the mass-produced stuff, so unless there's a study for that...
The Stanford study author concurs:
As for what the findings mean for consumers, the researchers said their aim is to educate people, not to discourage them from making organic purchases. If you look beyond health effects, there are plenty of other reasons to buy organic instead of conventional, noted Bravata. She listed taste preferences and concerns about the effects of conventional farming practices on the environment and animal welfare as some of the reasons people choose organic products.
