Official: organic really is better

Well, more weight to the side of the scales that says organically grown food is "better" than ordinary produce. Just in from the UK (dated 28 October, 2007) are the results from the biggest study that has shown organic food is more nutritious and may help to lengthen people's lives.The evidence is the result of a 4 year, 12 million pound study funded by the European Union. Professor Carlo Leifert, the co-ordinator, said the differences were so marked that organic produce would help to increase the nutrient intake of people not eating the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.

Among their findings were that levels of antioxidants in milk from organic herds were up to 90% higher than in milk from conventional herds. Also found were levels of up to 40% more antioxidants in organic vegetables.The Professor says the government is wrong about there being no difference between organic and conventional produce. The Food Standards Agency has confirmed it was reviewing the evidence before deciding whether to change its advice. Up to now the agency have said there are no significant differences.

For the full article go here. After reading it, then click on one of the related Links on the left that starts: "Eat your words all who scoff." for further information.As for me, I am comfortable with the lifstyle choices we've made to resist the temptation to wave the "proof" in scepticle friends and family's faces. It won't help their opinion, and it certainly won't help our relationships. One day in a situation that isn't as threatening they will come across the information and have the opportunity to think it through for themselves. If my opinion is asked for, I'll give it. But first I make sure just how interested they really are and not just looking for a way to make conversation or to pick a fight. On the other hand, neither do I tolerate being made fun of; if I feel I'm being mocked I remind him/her that we are all entitled to an opinion.

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