What are the pros and cons of organic foods?

Answer 1

True organic foods that were started from seeds that have not been modified through unnatural means like radiation, have been grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers, and if they are processed have no non-organic ingredients are:

free of GMOs

free of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers

free of additives and preservatives that might be harmful

may taste better and have more nutrients

have been grown in a way that builds up the soil

The con is that organic growing is more labor intensive.

Answer 2

Pros and Cons of Organic Foods:

Pros - Organic foods contain no chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, additives or preservatives. They contain no GMOs. Some research has shown that organically grown foods contain more nutrients. Growing food organically is environmentally friendly.

Cons: Organic foods often cost more, sometimes much more, making buying them prohibitive. When purchasing USDA certified foods, there is a small chance that they may not be totally chemical free; the USDA allows the use of chemicals in certain situations.