Guest guest Posted April 22, 2000 Report Share Posted April 22, 2000 For your info... <<<<Journal of Applied Nutrition 1993; 45:35-39. Organic Foods vs. Supermarket Foods: Element Levels Synopsis: Over a 2 yr period, organically and conventionally grown apples, potatoes, pears, wheat, and sweet corn were purchased in the western suburbs of Chicago and analyzed for mineral content. Four to 15 samples were taken for each food group. On a per-weight basis, average levels of essential minerals were much higher in the organically grown than in the conventionally grown food. The organically grown food averaged 63% higher in calcium, 78% higher in chromium, 73% higher in iron, 118% higher in magnesium, 178% higher in molybdenum, 91% higher in phosphorus, 125% higher in potassium and 60% higher in zinc. The organically raised food averaged 29% lower in mercury than the conventionally raised food.>>>>Best wishes Penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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