"Should I buy organic produce or not?" is a very common question I'm often asked by clients and readers. My answer is usually prefaced with "I'm happy to hear you're eating fruits and vegetables!," with an explanation thereafter of why buying organic or conventional produce is a ultimately a personal choice.
For as long as I can remember, there have been conflicting messages around whether or not to buy organic foods or non-organic (conventionally grown) foods. I remember back in University, even my professors had differing opinions, based on varying studies and evolving science.
Here's the thing: Nutritional Science changes daily.
Everything about the Kellogg's Kashi brand screams "natural," from its name, to its packaging and marketing. Oh, not to mention that it says right on the front of many Kashi products "all-natural." One would assume that the ingredients going into Kashi products would be just that—natural. Apparently not. Recently, a photo was taken of a sign that was put up in a grocery store in Portsmouth, Rhode Island stating:
