new findings from food scientists in the US suggest fruits and vegetables grown organically have higher levels of antioxidants than conventionally grown foods thanks to the plants' natural defence system.
" The results showed a significant increase in antioxidants in organic and sustainably grown foods versus conventionally grown foods. The levels of antioxidants in sustainably grown corn were 58.5 per cent higher than conventionally grown corn. Organically and sustainably grown marionberries had approximately 50 per cent more antioxidants than conventionally grown berries. Sustainably and organically grown strawberries showed about 19 per cent more antioxidants than conventionally grown strawberries. "
source : Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
" The results showed a significant increase in antioxidants in organic and sustainably grown foods versus conventionally grown foods. The levels of antioxidants in sustainably grown corn were 58.5 per cent higher than conventionally grown corn. Organically and sustainably grown marionberries had approximately 50 per cent more antioxidants than conventionally grown berries. Sustainably and organically grown strawberries showed about 19 per cent more antioxidants than conventionally grown strawberries. "
source : Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry

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