Should you go organic if you're worried about pesticides?

What's That Rash?

Organic fruits and vegetables are one thing, but the label is popping up on packaged foods too.

Are they healthier for us because they’re certified organic? How much harm are pesticides doing to our health?

Norman and Tegan dig into organic farming to find out whether they’re worth the extra price.

References:

• Organic Certification Explained
• Pesticides | Food Standards Australia New Zealand
• Pesticides impacts on human health and the environment with their mechanisms of action and possible countermeasures - ScienceDirect
• Global analysis shows how pesticides leach into the environment - The University of Sydney
• Ecological impacts and management strategies of pesticide pollution on aquatic life and human beings - ScienceDirect
• A Systematic Review of Organic Versus Conventional Food Consumption: Is There a Measurable Benefit on Human Health?
• Cellulose Surface Nanoengineering for Visualizing Food Safety
• Comparison of Different Home/Commercial Washing Strategies for Ten Typical Pesticide Residue Removal Effects in Kumquat, Spinach and Cucumber

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