You probably buy organic to get less of the stuff that's bad for you -- like pesticides. But organic foods may have more of the good stuff, too.
Yep, more and more research is showing that fruits and veggies sustainably or organically grown have higher levels of disease-fighting phenols to offer than traditionally farmed produce.
Phenolic Preservation
Organic produce may cost a bit more. But here's what you could be getting for the money: In a study, corn grown with little or no pesticides had almost 60 percent higher levels of phenols than conventionally grown corn. Strawberries were nearly 20 percent higher in phenols, and marionberries also had greater amounts. Researchers suspect that pesticide use somehow inhibits the formation of these powerful disease fighters. Find out which 10 foods may help detox your body.
Stretch That Produce Dollar
Get more out of your produce dollar with these nutrition boosters:
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Yep, more and more research is showing that fruits and veggies sustainably or organically grown have higher levels of disease-fighting phenols to offer than traditionally farmed produce.
Phenolic Preservation
Organic produce may cost a bit more. But here's what you could be getting for the money: In a study, corn grown with little or no pesticides had almost 60 percent higher levels of phenols than conventionally grown corn. Strawberries were nearly 20 percent higher in phenols, and marionberries also had greater amounts. Researchers suspect that pesticide use somehow inhibits the formation of these powerful disease fighters. Find out which 10 foods may help detox your body.
Stretch That Produce Dollar
Get more out of your produce dollar with these nutrition boosters:
- Steam your greens. Boiling, sauteing, or roasting can rob your veggies of vital nutrients. Try this quick and easy steamed asparagus appetizer.
- Drizzle on it. A little olive oil on broccoli or string beans not only adds flavor but also helps your body absorb the vitamins and minerals. Here's more amazing news on olive oil.
- Make some spaghetti sauce. Cooking a tomato actually boosts its level of healthful lycopene. Here's another organic product with extra lycopene.
- Put away the peeler. Skins have antioxidants aplenty. Skins can also harbor pesticides. So check out this list of the most polluted veggies to learn when going organic may make the most sense.
RealAge Benefit: Getting the right amount of antioxidants through diet or supplements can make your RealAge 6 years younger.
Take the RealAge Test
