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Study: Organic Fruit, Vegetables Better for the Heart

“Mitchell said that previously it had been hard to make comparisons between organic and conventionally grown produce because of difficulties in comparing soil quality, irrigation practices and the handling of harvested produce. But, for this study, researchers used data from a long-term project in which standardized farming techniques were used to reveal trends in crop productivity.

The team believes that the different levels of flavonoids in tomatoes are due to the absence of fertilizers in organic farming.”

I think they meant to say, the absence of chemical fertilizers.
Good for the heart, and they also taste better!
Jenny Hatch