Karen Kaplan discusses an article about how beneficial organic strawberries really are. While scientists have indeed shown results of heightened nutrition and other beneficiaries, many critics argue the profitable means of the Organic Strawberry business.
"We eat considerably more potatoes, apples and bananas per capita annually," Clark said. "Changing what people eat — increasing fruits and vegetables and decreasing meats, fats and total daily calories, for example — could have a more profound impact on public health and longevity than switching from conventional to organic strawberries."
-Sean Clark, a professor of agriculture and natural resources at Berea College in Kentucky
While the issue of eating organic foods because one doesn't believe in eating pesticidal fruits and vegetables is still valid. When compared statistically with the nutrition actually gained and the amount of fruits, in this case, strawberries, is actually decreased. In addition, it takes more money to grow organic fruits which results in a lower overall yield.
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