On 2 Mar 2005 09:53:11 -0800, "johny b" > wrote:

>I've recently been trying to eat mostly organic food for a healthier
>diet. Here in NJ we have Wholefoods and health shoppe (i'm sure there
>are many more, i just haven't found them out yet). Upon researching on
>the internet, there seems to be many debates as to what is considered
>and sold as organic at stores. Some claims have been made that the
>USDA allows some pesticides to be used yet still be labled as organic.
>I would just like to hear some opinions as to how much healthier the
>food in these stores which claim to be organic really is. Is this a
>hoax etc.? Any information regardling what to look for and what to
>lookout for, or any valuable details is most appreciated. Thanks!

Is there any reliable study that shows that "organic " food is any
healthier than non-organic food? I can't be;ieve that after nutrients
pass thru a plant or animal system the meat or vegetable produced is
different if the nutrients are "organic" BTW I taught biological
science for 28 years.