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10
Simple reasons why to eat organic.
1. 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.
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2.
No nasty additives
Organic food doesn't contain food additives which can cause
health problems such as heart disease, osteoporosis, migraines,
allergies and hyperactivity. Amongst the additives banned by
the Soil Association are hydrogenated fat, aspartame (artificial
sweetener) and monosodium glutamate. |
3. Avoids
pesticides
Over 400 chemical pesticides are routinely used in conventional
farming and residues are often present in non-organic food.
The UK government has recently found high levels of pesticide
residues in baby food, spinach, dried fruit, bread, apples,
celery, and chips. |
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No GM
Genetically modified (GM) crops and ingredients are not allowed
under organic standards.
5. Reliance on drugs removed
There is growing concern about the high use of antibiotics on
farm animals and the possible effects on human health. Soil
Association standards prohibit the routine use of antibiotics
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6. No
hidden costs
Compare this with the £120m that tax payers fork out to
pay for removing chemicals from drinking water, mainly as a
result of the pesticides used in farming. |
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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 European law.
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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 such as Compassion in World Farming as
well as the UK government. |
9. Good for wildlife
and the environment
The UK government has said that organic farming 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
Many people prefer organic food because they say it tastes better.
A number of top chefs choose organic, and every year many are
involved in the Soil Association's organic food awards. |
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Why
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