If you walk into a grocery store, chances are you don’t have to look very hard to find organic foods anymore. It used to be that you would have to go to a health food store or co-op in order to buy organic foods. Not anymore. So what’s all the hype? Well, there aren’t any pesticides or any other harmful chemicals or unnatural substances used during the growing process, which not only is good for the food, but good for the environment. Theoretically, the food should be healthier. Some say it tastes better. Is it true? Even if it is, if you have bought any organic food in your lifetime, you know that it is usually considerably more expensive than the old standby. Is it really worth it? Organic foods don’t even look as good sometimes. It’s often smaller and has some imperfections. So why do so many people advocate organic foods? Why is it so special? You decide. Is organic food worth the hype?

Be sure to address ALL of the following in your posting:

What are some of the major pros and cons to using/buying organic foods?
Are organically grown foods really better for the environment?
Are organically grown foods healthier (do they contain more nutrients)?
Can you get past the smaller size, possible bruises and imperfections?
Do they really taste better?
Overall – are they worth the hype? Justify your answer
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