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Please share an interesting fact about eating a high organic food diet.

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Less pesticide exposure, therefore safer foods.

Answered 2/3/2017

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Dr. Zahid Niazi answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

Ignore: It is healthier and sometimes more expensive than the regular store bought food.

Answered 9/16/2017

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Ignore: Organic foods have more phytonutrients, less pesticides, are free of gmo's and are tasty too!

Answered 12/8/2014

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Ignore: Organic foods are free of pesticides, free of GMO ingredients and have 3 times the nutrition!

Answered 5/20/2014

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Dr. Stuart Erner answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Consuming an organic-rich diet will decrease your exposure to environmental toxins.

Answered 6/4/2014

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Ignore: Organic food is the healthiest you can eat- try even growing your own! It will save money too.

Answered 6/6/2014

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Dr. Linda Everett answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

If: If organic produce is too expensive, eat local produce instead which requires fewer pesticides.

Answered 6/30/2014

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Dr. Vikram Patel answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Ignore: Organic does not always mean healthy or low calorie. Even butter can be organic!

Answered 7/1/2014

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Ignore: Higher in fiber than the average American diet, lower in pesticides too.

Answered 7/13/2014

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Ignore: Farmer's markets may be a good source of organic foods.

Answered 7/21/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Conventional: Conventional grown foods does not equal organically grown. That's a good distinction to know.

Answered 7/26/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

A: A farm can choose to grow their crops organically, and not have to label it "certified organic" that is a government paid label.

Answered 7/26/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Joining: Joining a community organic food co-op to grow your own vegetables is cheaper and tastier!

Answered 7/26/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Most: Most all processed cereals in the conventional grocery stores contain GMO grains.

Answered 7/26/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

If: If a cereal box, or drink is labeled, 'Natural', it is probably not organic. So beware!

Answered 7/26/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Organic: Organic foods are much simpler to digest, and easier on the gut, and can improve nutrient absorption.

Answered 7/26/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

The: The newest trend is seeing gluten-free organic grain products showing up on the market.

Answered 7/26/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Some: Some green vegetables like Brussels sprouts, and broccoli are rich sources of plant-based calcium.

Answered 7/26/2014

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