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Organic growers dedicate themselves to a philosophy of maintaining healthy soils without addition of chemical sprays or growth agents. Natural soil additives such as organic manures, seaweed, and worm compost are provided to ensure the availability of all minerals and trace elements, including magnesium, iron, calcium, iodine, chromium and selenium. Despite any similarities in appearance, nutritional analysis of organic produce will reveal higher concentrations of these mineral elements compared with samples raised in poor soils using chemical fertiliser and other synthetic additives. Mineral content Minerals play a key role in the growth and regeneration of bone and soft tissue. They are integral to many aspects of metabolic function including...

For many years, nutrition scientists have explained that optimal nutrition requires a balanced intake of carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals. It is well accepted that nutrient deficiencies within the major food groups can contribute to malnourishment, lowered immunity, disease, and degenerative conditions such as arteriosclerosis, cancer, and arthritis. Our modern lifestyle now appears to be an underlying factor in many cases of nutrient deficiency and related health problems. Fortunately, there are positive steps that can be taken. Overemphasis on convenience comes at a cost The emphasis on a convenience-based lifestyle has increased our overall consumption of processed food items. Many of these are loaded with unhealthy preservatives,...