Organic whole food has been the topic of debates between doctors, farmers and grocers for a few years. There are questions of the benefits of the produce. Proponents believe that growing food without the aide of chemicals and pesticides produces healthier food and reduced the risks of cancers, tumors and poisoning. Opponents don’t really oppose organic whole food; instead their argument doubts the assertions that illnesses are bourn out of pesticide residue and that the feasibility and wisdom behind “green” farming; Organic whole food is more expensive, which is another debit that many point out.
Anthony Trewavas: A Crusader For Genetically Modified Foods
A prominent vocal opponent of organic whole food is University of Edinburgh professor, Anthony Trewavas. He questions the idea of organic farming, and its intelligence in the face of such global issues such as the exploding population growth. Trewavas argues for a diverse and integrated way of farming combining traditional methods with modern technology to maintain efficiency if the face of climate shifts and growths in population. In his article “Urban Myths of Organic Farming: Organic Agriculture Began As an Ideology, But Can It Meet Today’s Needs?” (Nature 410, 409-410), Professor Trewavas argue that production of organic whole food isn’t as beneficial for the environment as believed – the organic farms, Trewavas argues, can destroy crop lands and farming, as well as, surrounding environments through their methods, including mechanical weeding which “damages nesting birds, worm and invertebrates” as well as the use of fossil fuel which raises pollution (409).
Perceived Benefits Of Organic Whole Foods And The Popularity Of Organic Produce
Proponents of organic whole food argue that the use of pesticides can result in consumption of residue. While popular common sense would arguably dictate that organic food produced without chemicals would be better for the consumers; the detrimental effects of pesticide residue is still under question and being debated. It remains unclear whether or not cancers and tumors are linked with residue from chemical farming.
Also there are questioned studies that find that organic whole food maintains more of is nutritional value than its commercial counterpart. Comparisons of variously produced food gives ambiguous findings as there are various factors that can change the outcome of the hypotheses, including climate changes.
Organic whole food is popular because the consumers believe the food taste better. The also believe that a holistic “more natural” approach to farming will rid people of the illnesses that plague current generations (as opposed to the seemingly healthier, heartier stock of the past). In the end, even though the debate still rages on, no one would argue that buying an organic apple would hurt.