nutrient loss in vegetables

[Elizabeth Frazao]

Bob:

Although there may be a number of benefits from organic produce, I am
not aware of any research  showing that organic produce is
nutritionally supperior to non-organic.   And raw vegetables are not
necessarily "better" for you ---- the lycopene in tomatoes, for
example, seems to be better absorbed AFTER heat processing!  

Betsy Frazao
efrazao at ers.usda.gov