Another reason to buy organic

In an article in yesterday's New York Times, I read that organic fruits and vegetables have more of the nutrients touted to reduce certain illnesses (like the flavinoids in tomatoes that protect against heart disease).

One theory that the authors of the scientific study, which was published in The Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, suggested was that organic produce contained more of their healthful ingredients because the fertile soil they're grown in accumulates organic matter over time. Organic farmers use natural fertilizers like compost and manure.

In other words, farmers put those Rocky Mountain oysters to good use.

Until next time!
Laurie