Organic food is produced without the use of artificial fertilisers, pesticides, growth hormones or routine antibiotics. Organic farming relies on crop rotation, improving soils by adding animal and plant manures, hand weeding, and organic pest control. Organic food is grown slowly, as nature intended, resulting in more vitamins and minerals and more flavour.
Although the quantity of pesticides absorbed from eating non-organic food is very small, they do accumulate over time. Pesticides absorbed from food are linked to many health problems including cancer, birth defects, genetic mutation, asthma, and nerve damage.
Organic farming also keeps animals healthy as the use of drugs is restricted. Salmonella, cryptosporidium, E.coli, and listeria are rare in organic foods.
Organic Wine
Organic wines are produced using organic farming methods which ensure grapes and not sprayed with chemicals or pesticides. These organic farming methods focus on naturally improving soil quality and using organic pest control measures such as companion planting. This leads to sustainable crops, less pollution, and healthier food.
Organic Chocolate
Organic chocolates are made with fair traded beans which have never been sprayed with pesticides.
Organic Herbs
Organic herbs and spices are a great addition to any meal. They add flavour and colour and are great in soups, marinades or salad dressings. Herbs are best added to dishes in the last few minutes of cooking but remember that, especially with dried herbs, a little goes a long way.
Organic Coffee
Organic coffee is free from pesticides, has been produced using environmentally friendly methods, and it tastes great!
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