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Did you know it has been reported that...

• Many fruit and vegetables contain a cocktail of pesticides.
• Some chemicals can remain in our bodies for many years.
• Up to 500 chemicals are routinely used in conventional farming.
• It takes three years for a farm to convert to organic.
• Traces of banned chemicals have been found in imported food.
• Antibiotics used on animals can be absorbed when you eat the meat.

 

What is Organic?
Organic refers to the way agricultural products- food and fiber- are grown and processed. It is an ecological system that at its core relies on a healthy rich soil to produce strong plants that resist pests and diseases.

Organic farming prohibits the use of toxic and persistent chemicals in favour of more “earth-friendly” practices that work in harmony with nature. In the case of livestock, antibiotics are prohibited, opting instead for preventative measures for keeping animals healthy and productive. Organic production also prohibits the use of genetically modified organisms (GMO’s).

 

10 reasons why to eat organic:

1. Avoids pesticides
Over 400 chemical pesticides are routinely used in conventional farming and residues are often present in non-organic food. High levels of pesticide residues can be found in baby food, spinach, dried fruit, bread, apples, celery, and broccoli.
 

2. No nasty additives
Organic food doesn't contain food additives which can cause health problems such as heart disease, osteoporosis, migraines and hyperactivity.
 

3.It's healthy
On average, organic food contains higher levels of vitamin C and essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron and chromium as well as cancer-fighting antioxidants.


4. No Genetically modified (GM)

5. Reliance on drugs removed
If you eat dairy or meat products, going organic has never been more essential to safeguard you and your family's health. Intensively-reared dairy cows and farm animals are fed a dangerous cocktail of antibiotics, hormones, anti-parasite drugs and many other medicines on a daily basis, whether they have an illness or not. These drugs are passed directly onto the consumers of their dairy produce or meat., which must be a contributing factor to meat-related diseases like coronaries and high blood pressure.

6. No hidden costs
Organic food is not really more expensive than intensively farmed foods, as we pay for conventional foods through our taxes. We spend billion of dollars every year cleaning up the mess that agro-chemicals make to our natural water supply.

7. High standards
Organic food comes from trusted sources. All organic farms and food companies are inspected at least once a year. The standards for organic food are laid down in law.

8. Care for animals
Animal welfare is taken very seriously under organic standards. The benefits of the organic approach are acknowledged by animal welfare organisations.

9. Good for wildlife and the environment
It is better for wildlife, causes lower pollution from sprays, produces less carbon dioxide - the main global warming gas - and less dangerous wastes.

10. Top for taste
Organic produce simply tastes so much better. Fruit and vegetables full of juice and flavour, and so many different varieties to try!  A number of top chefs choose organic.