why organic

Organic foods are known and appreciated for their superior taste and quality, but there are many additional reasons to "go organic." Health, community, and environment are the primary concerns of the continuously increasing consumption of organic products all around the world.

For individuals and families seeking high nutritional value and reduced risk of exposure to the toxins associated with factory farming practices, organic offers peace of mind. Organic farming methods are helping to heal our earth by returning vitality and nutrients to the soil and keeping air and water safe from pollution caused by toxic pesticides and herbicides. Eating organic food is a great way to protect the environment.

organic defined

Scientific research is now showing what we always believed: that organic food is much better for you. Organic milk is higher in omega 3 fatty acids, and higher in vitamins E and A – boosting the immune system, acting as powerful antioxidants and protecting against cardiovascular disease. Non-organic food contains additives which can make the body susceptible to heart disease, osteoporosis, migraines and hyperactivity. Non-organic food may contain residues of the 400 chemical pesticides routinely used in conventional farming. The UK government has recently found unacceptably high levels of these residues in some foods: including baby food, spinach, dried fruit, bread, apples, celery and potatoes. Organic farming strictly prohibits the use of genetically modified (GM) food, and antibiotics in farm animals: there is growing concern about the effect of antibiotics in meat on human health.

organic tastes better

Organic food is the most frequent choice of top chefs and food experts. It is believed that because organic farmers tend to put their animals under less stress, giving them the freedom to roam and feed on a natural diet, and – crucially – to mature at their own pace without chemicals and artificial growth promoters, the animal is healthier and therefore, the meat is tastier. Organic fruit and vegetables also grow at their own pace and have lower water content, so that their natural flavor is not diluted.