Organic Food

Organic food as been feted by many to be an extremely healthy alternative to the processed foods of today. It is free of pesticides, additives, or any man made enhancers or modifiers-thus, it is the preferered food of many who do not wish to run the risk of contracting illnesses due to these toxins.The lack of pesticides in our food can also aid our health. Studies have indicated that such pesticides are linked to health conditions ranging from headaches to birth defects and even cancer.
In addition, these vegetables are much more benefical for fetuses and children than conventional food. Such foods contain pesticides, coloring and many other enhancers which could prove fatal to the weak, or barely-developed immune systems of such people. Organic vegetables are also good for pregnant women, as the absence of the man-made chemicals ensure that their already-taxed organs are not put under further strain.
Even the farming of such organic goods is benefical to the eco system. The tilling of soil ensures that the risk of erosion is reduced, while the tilled earth become richer in nutrients and oxygen. This further facilitates plant growth. It also reduces pesticides that could end up in the water we consume daily.

However, organic food has it's cons, too. "Organic" food is grown with manure as fertilizer. Manure contains E coli bacteria; a deadly pathogen when consumed by humans. The 2006 outbreaks of E coli in 26 US states, which killed 3 people and made hundreds ill, was caused by E coli contamination of "organic" spinach. In contrast, there have been no reports of humans dying due to pesticides.
Organic meat involves cows and poultry given anti-biotics, to ensure immunization against illnesses. When consumed by humans, this additional strain of anti-bodies may further render our immune system vunerable to bacteria. This makes anti-biotics less effective in fighting bacteria.
Another common, but less weighty 'con' of organic food is that it is costly.

Truthfully, after having done research for this article, i feel it might be best if i stick to meat, instead of running the slight, but possible risk of contracting E Coli. The fact that manure, human waste, is used to nourish the very vegetables we eat also proves to be a considerable detractor to me.
In every situation, there are both negative and positive sides. It is thus up to consumers to weigh them, and to proceed as they deem fit.