Organic

Organic food has become very popular. The term “organic” refers to the way that agricultural products are grown and processed. Foods that are produced as close to their natural state, or as nature intended them to be consumed, are rich in health-giving nutrients that energise and sustain us.

The main benefits of choosing organic products are:

• Reducing the overall toxic burden on our bodies
• Organic farming is good for the planet
• Organic food is more nutritious

While the regulations are different for each country, it generally means that crops are grown without using synthetic pesticides, bioengineered genes (GMOs), petroleum-based fertilisers and sewage sludge-based fertilisers.   In the case of animal products, it also means that the livestock must have access to the outdoors, given organic feed and not given antibiotics or growth hormones.

Pregnant women, babies and young children, the elderly and people suffering from illness may benefit even more from choosing organically produced foods.