Understanding the Health Benefits of Organic Food

Organic food is superior to its conventionally grown counterparts in a number of significant ways. One of the most important is the reduced levels of pesticides in organic food compared with conventionally farmed produce.

Pesticide exposure can affect children and also foetuses.

This is because their immune systems are not sufficiently developed. There is a risk of delays in development and behavioural disorders if exposed to many pesticides at an early age.

Organic farmers do not use synthetic pesticides in their farming.

Neither do they use genetically modified organisms, which have been subject to only limited testing for any possible effects on people. The use of petroleum-based and sewage sludge-based fertilisers is also prohibited in organic farming. Natural fertilisers such as manure and compost are always used instead.

Some studies have also shown that organic produce contains increased nutrient levels, according to helpguide.org.

Learn more about our farms at Bellamy’s Organic.

Organic food is often beneficial to those with allergies.

Because it contains fewer chemicals and preservatives that may trigger a reaction.

What health benefits of organic food are most important to you?

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