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Organic Agriculture
9:27 am
Tue September 4, 2012

Why organic food may not be healthier for you

Credit AP
A shopper surveys the produce at Pacifica Farmers Market in Pacifica, Calif., in 2011.

Originally published on Wed September 19, 2012 3:13 pm

Yes, organics is a $29 billion industry and still growing. Something is pulling us toward those organic veggies that are grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.

But if you're thinking that organic produce will help you stay healthier, a new finding may come as a surprise. A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine finds scant evidence of health benefits from organic foods.

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