Organic Food Benefits
Numerous studies show that on balance organic foods have higher levels of nutrients and significantly lower levels of pesticides.
‘Numerous studies show that on balance organic foods have higher levels of nutrients and significantly lower levels of pesticides’ Andre Leu, Chair of the Organic Federation of Australia (OFA), stated.
‘A scientific study published in the Journal of Applied Nutrition in 1993 clearly showed that organic food is more nutritious than conventional food. Organically and conventionally grown apples, potatoes, pears, wheat, and sweet corn were purchased in the western suburbs of Chicago, over two years, and analysed for mineral content. The organically grown food averaged 63% higher in calcium, 73% higher in iron, 118% higher in magnesium, 178% higher in molybdenum, 91% higher in phosphorus, 125% higher in potassium and 60% higher in zinc. The organic food averaged 29% lower in mercury than the conventionally raised food. ‘
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