Guest guest Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Official: organic really is better October 28, 2007 THE biggest study into organic food has found that it is more nutritious than ordinary produce and may help to lengthen people's lives. The evidence from the £12m four-year project will end years of debate and is likely to overturn government advice that eating organic food is no more than a lifestyle choice. The study found that organic fruit and vegetables contained as much as 40% more antioxidants, which scientists believe can cut the risk of cancer and heart disease, Britain’s biggest killers. They also had higher levels of beneficial minerals such as iron and zinc. Full story: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/health/article2753446.ece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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