Is there a big difference in organic fruits and food and non organic?


How to afford organic fruit and veggies?
I really want to start eating organic, but I just can't afford it. I've looked into CSAs but wouldn't be able to pay that much money for the year all at once. I already stopped eating junk food and have been trying to cut out all processed food completely. There are a few farm stands near me, but I don't know if they use chemicals on the food, and even if I asked them how would I know that they're being honest? I just don't see how it's possible to afford organic fruits and veggies that cost nearly double the price of non organic.

Is it better to eat the non organic fruit or to avoid it?
We are vegan and vegetarian. This is for my teeny tiny toddler. Every bite she eats is so very important. When she eats a piece of fruit she gets way more pesticide in her teeny tiny toddler body than I do. Please do reply unless you understand this simple fact. Her body is smaller than mine.Now. Is it OK to buy non organic fruit? or just avoid it entirely? even if it means we are on a budget too tight to buy organic fruit on a daily basis? we need five fruits and veggies per day. We have applesauce daily and fruit juice daily. maybe more, bananas a lot. Please help. Thank you. exactly how dangerous awful bad are the US pesticides. the fruit I have today is grown in the USA I understand that Mexico and other non European countries have different laws about chemicals that are illegal in the US. such as DDT . Strange thing to think about now, as I have noticed that Kraft foods is now " Kraft foods international" and merely " DISTRIBUTED" in the US. That sort of thing. Maybe our genetically modified non organic pesticide laden corn flakes are something I should be concerned about as well. sighs ... the world is not safe anymore.What has more pesticide residue? fresh fruits and veggies or ew processed food? like cereal maybe? we never buy chips or anything like that. rarely crackers even. try to be health conscious. How important is it that nuts be organic anyway? just curious I mean, they have a shell and all that It would be helpful if you could post an educational resource as well. Thank you for your help I agree with Moxie's link. I usually eat FRESH, Local, organic veggies from my father's garden. Anyone that says there is no difference has never had REAL FRESH produce from a farmer's market. Some people are on limited budgets, not everyone can afford organic produce in the winter SO, I really like everyone's answer All seem to have very valid points We should probably vote I'm not sure I understand, why should I even bother to avoid the pesticide strawberries if I am eating the genetically modified pesticide laden cereals? I do buy a lot of organic food though Yeah Celery is one Thanks for the Link, Moxie.

Why do people buy organic fruits and vegetables?
Are there really any benefits to eating organic food or are people just waisting their money?

What are some good online places to mail order organic fruit?
northeast maryland area if possible.

Vegans...do you only eat organic fruits and vegetables?
i recently became a vegan about 3 months ago and being 15, my parents buy our grocerys. my parents dont mind that im vegan but the organic fuits and vegetables tend to be a lttle more expensive. i was thinking about going to a farmers market but the nearest one is pretty far. so do you eat regulary fruits or just organic?

Do non organic fruit and vegetables have hormones in them?
Can you provide evidence for this I really need to know thank you.

How do people prefer to eat their raw organic fruits and vegetables, juicing, or in a blender?
I drink an organic raw shake that consist of different vegetables and fruits daily, acai, cacao, apples, bananas, kiwi, spinach, celery, raw honey, kelp, etc... I take it every morning to absorb alll the nutrients on an empty stomach, and the effects are amazing, but I would like to know how people prefer to eat their fruits and vegetables, that's if they eat any

Do you eat organic fruit & veggies?
I have heard so many different stories on whether or not organic is truly organic & if it is better. I even read that when they don't spray chemicals that mice can get on the food & poop on them...what?? Is this true? What do you think about eating organic? Do you pay the extra money for organic? I would like to eat more organic foods providing I am not wasting my money. I already try to get as much organically grown items as possible without draining my bank account. What about you?

Is there gelatin in organic fruit spread?
its like jelly or jam but they call it fruit spread ....?

What is organic fruit/veggies fertilized by?
Last summer, I got some bad fruit not organic that I think made me sick. I heard that if fruit lays on the soil and animals go to the bathroom nearby, it can contaminate the fruit. So, I am thinking about going organic this summer. What do organic farmers do to ensure that the fruit is safe?

Is organic fruit better and healthier than regular store bought fruit?
Fruit bought at Whole Foods Vs. fruit bought at Wal MartIs there a difference really?Just thought I'd ask, thanks

A problem with the organic fruit juice I bought?
The ingredients list " concentrate." I heard that anything concentrated is harmful to your health because the manufactures make the fruits into a syrup type juice by removing all of the water content. Is concentrate still bad despite it being organic?Yeah but when I checked the nutrition facts for some reason all I see is vitamin C yet this juice brand has a mixture of bananas, mangoes, peaches and pineapples.Yeah but when I checked the nutrition facts for some reason all I see is vitamin C yet this juice brand has a mixture of bananas, mangoes, peaches and pineapples.

What's the best 'nakd' organic fruit bar flavour?
There has benn a lot of hype about these bars not sure which flavour to choose though? dont fancy buying lots and trying them all, incase im not keen on texture etc any hints to which flavour is nicest most popular? thank you xxx