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Research shows that organic food is more nutritious than its non-organic counterparts. A 2001 study conducted by Britain's Soil Association concluded that organic foods contained higher concentrations of vitamins and minerals than non-organic foods. A 2003 report in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry revealed that organic fruits and vegetables contained significantly higher levels of cancer-fighting antioxidants than their non-organic counterparts. And Virginia Worthington, a doctoral candidate at John Hopkins University, found that Organic crops contained significantly more vitamin C, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus and significantly less nitrates than conventional crops.

It is important to note the "food" refered to above relates to wholesome food such as fruits and vegetables and nutrient dense foods. it is not necessarily refering to junk food such as cake and candy. A lollipop, organic or not, may still contain the same amount of sugar as a non-organic one and is therefore not necessarily more nutritious because it is organic. This is a great example of how important it is to read food labels. You be the judge. Analyzing the nutritional differences of the products you are buying can give you the power to make the right decisions for you and your family.