Why Organic Food May Not Be Healthier For You Analysis

In a world where eating all natural foods is often considered a luxury, people are starting to ask if foods labeled as ‘organic’ are actually better for your health or a way to scam people out of money. Allison Aubrey, an NPR reporter, tackles this question in her article “Why Organic Food may not be Healthier for You”. For someone trying to eat healthy, this article will educate you on if buying something with a label is worth the money. Her argument is that there is a lack of evidence that organic food is healthier. Aubrey presents evidence that provokes thought and encourages the reader to look deeper into the issues surrounding organic farming, however I would’ve like to seen her provide more in depth sources to back up her claim. In her article, Aubrey analyzes many different scientific studies that question if organic foods are healthier. First, she discovers that while some organic foods can contain more nutrients and less pesticides, it isn’t the case for all foods labeled ‘organic’. Next, she looks at a farm plot of organic tomatoes that end up containing more antioxidants than regular tomatoes. Then she looks at a study from Stanford and notes that this wasn’t the case …show more content…
One researcher’s evidence she used considered how organic foods affected pregnancy and children. The researcher, Crystal Smith-Spangler, concluded that there is no clear evidence that it is good or bad for the subjects. Instead she says that much more researcher is needed. Aubrey backs this up by mentioning that there are many factors that affect a person’s health besides the food they eat and that most studies occur in too short a time to discover possible health benefits. Unfortunately, she does not cite all her sources as she did for this particular study. While she has plenty of evidence that make a convincing argument, this factor may present an issue for some of her audience and make her less