“Don’t put that in your mouth!” » Many of us remember our parents saying these same words whenever we tried to taste a strange find, whether it was a toy, a stone, or just plain old dirt. These days, more and more people are saying exactly that about conventionally grown fruits and vegetables and saying yes to organically grown produce. Whether it's a healthier diet, an economic boost or a contribution to protecting our environment, organic products have several advantages over regular products. Perhaps the most important benefit is to the consumer, in terms of health benefits. More and more studies show that organic products can contain more elements good for our body: vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Nutritionist Virginia Worthington found that there were significantly more nutrients in organically grown produce and grains than in their conventionally grown counterparts after evaluating 41 published studies evaluating the differences between grown fruits, vegetables and grains biologically and conventionally (Worthington 161-173). Additionally, researchers at the University of California, Davis, compared the levels of antioxidants in corn, marionettes and strawberries grown using conventional, organic and sustainable methods in a 2003 study. The results: levels of Antioxidants in sustainably grown corn were 58.5 percent higher than in conventionally grown corn, while organically and sustainably grown lingonberries contained about 50 percent more antioxidants than berries grown in conventional way. Sustainably and organically grown strawberries contained approximately 19 percent more antioxidants than their conventional counterparts (“Nutritional Considerations”). Many other studies have comparable results, but additional research is still needed to fully determine...... middle of paper... ...Farm Performance in Minnesota" mda.state.mn.us. University of Minnesota . 2008. PDF file. April 28, 2011 "Nutritional Considerations." Organic Trade Association. Chart np May 5, 2011. Reuben, Suzanne H. “Reducing Environmental Cancer Risk: What We Can Do Now.” » deainfo.nci.nih.gov. National Cancer Institute. April 2010. PDF file May 5, 2011. Riddle, Jim “The Constellation of Biological Values.” newfarm.rodaleinstitute.org. Rodale Institute. November 10, 2005. Web. April 20, 2011. Worthington, Virginia “Nutritional Quality of Organic Fruits, Vegetables, and Grains.” The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 7.2 (2001): 161-173. EBSCOhost Web May 5, 2011. Zelman, Kathleen M. “How to Eat Organic Food on a Budget.” webmd.com. September 12, 2008. Web April 20.. 2011.