Are there downsides to buying organic? One common concern with organic food is cost. Organic foods often cost more than similar foods grown using usual (conventional) methods. Higher prices are due, in part, to more costly ways of farming.

However, Whole Foods Market takes its organic certification and its commitment to organic integrity seriously and doesn't shy away from the hard work.

“Organic foods are not necessarily healthier in terms of nutrients,” says Arame Motazedi, MD, a family medicine physician at Scripps Coastal Medical Center Carlsbad. “Choosing organic versus conventionally grown won't make a significant difference in your health.