Health Checkup: Who Needs Organic Food?
Organic food comes with real health benefits and significant costs. TIME looks at both sides of the debate
Why Buy Organic?
The feed given to the hens may include organic supplements like flaxseed meal, which increases vitamin A and omega-3 acids and improves taste. The birds are better treated too, with more room to move around.
Price: $4.39 a dozen for grade-A large brown eggs
Why Buy Conventional?
The pluses are price and availability. It's just easier and cheaper to buy nonorganic.
Price: $3.79 a dozen for grade-A large brown eggs
Verdict: Organic. The treatment of the birds seals the deal. An industrial hen in a battery cage is not a pretty sight.
Source: Food prices from Safeway.com
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