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Organic food is officially more nutritious!

There is a growing body of research to support the claim: Organic food is officially more nutritious!

Forty studies published over the last six years were collated into one substantial body of evidence for some clear-cut answers in 2008. The report ‘Nutritional Superiority of Organic Foods: State of Science

Review 2008’ found organic plant-based foods provide on average 25 percent more nutrition than their

non-organic counterparts.  Antioxidant high: The study found that organic fruit and vegetables contained between 20 and 40 percent more antioxidants, which scientists believe can cut the risk of cancer and heart disease, Australia’s biggest killers. They also had higher levels of vitamin C and beneficial minerals such as iron and zinc.

Child’s play: In the same year, a major study from the University of Southampton found that additives, preservatives and flavors in common food and beverages adversely affected the behavior of children (4). Researchers found ‘’clear evidence’’ that 3-year-old and 8-9-year-old children exposed to mixtures of artificial food colors and benzoate preservatives displayed significantly more hyperactive tendencies (increased movement, impulsivity and inattention). Organic foods contain no artificial additives, preservatives or flavors.

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