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Preliminary data from the 4-year Quality Low Input Food (QLIF) study led by Professor Carlo Leifert of Newcastle University, is in. And in case you required further evidence of the nutritional benefits of consuming organic fruit and vegetables, the study has found that organic produce contains 40% more antioxidants compared to non-organic produce. The study also found there to be higher levels of other beneficial minerals such as iron and zinc in organic fruit and vegetables. So, what’s the significance of the study’s preliminary results? Well, for a start, a higher intake of antioxidants is believed to significantly reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. Prof Leifert said the health benefits were so striking that moving to organic...

Have you noticed when purchasing certified organic products that the packaging used tends to be lighter and more economical than the packaging used in equivalent conventionally produced items. I have. Prior to switching to an organic lifestyle, my trashcan would be full to overflowing on an almost daily basis. It wasn’t that I was constantly eating, it’s just that – like most people in the United States – I had become accustomed to discarding tonnes of plastic, styrofoam, paper and cardboard each year. I’m happy to report that, more often than not, my trashcan now remains empty for several days in a row. The compost heap out the back ensures that very little goes to waste. But not all organic products are created equal....