With so many terms floating around about what we should and should not be eating, it’s hard to keep out - especially if you are reminded of words from high school chemistry! Antioxidant is one of these terms. But it’s really not that complicated. Antioxidants work to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. These are produced in the body during the digestion of food, and outside causes such as cigarette smoke. Free radicals can lead to cancer.
Getting antioxidants into the body couldn’t be easier, and your body will certainly be thankful for it. Be sure to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, nuts and grains which are all high in antioxidants.
Organic food within the EU, the US, and many other countries is regulated. This mean that producers are required to apply for organic certification before they can label food as organic.
Food sales of organic products have increased fivefold over the last few years, as opposed to conventional food sales barely rising at all.
Not only is organic food better for you, and the environment in which in which it is produced, there are also many other reasons why organic is better.
In many cases organic foods will also be required to be packaged in recyled materials and use energy-efficient means of production. If all this doesn’t convince you, then take the ultimate test.
Organic foods taste better because they are better. With more nutrients, no dyes or hormones, and the knowledge that they arent covered in fertilizers and pesticides but natural soil, an apple is suddenly much more than an apple.
It’s a lifestyle choice.
What’s yours?
It’s a jungle out there these days knowing what to buy and be environmentally conscious. How does one know what is organic, whether organic truly is better, and what standards are adhered to?
Luckily, the Fairtrade organization have made this a whole lot easier.
Fairtrade is an independent organization that guarantees the producers are not being exploited.
Standards have to be followed and then producers certified proving that they receive a minimum price.
You dont even need to change your shopping habits to support this.
Fairtrade products are available at your local Marks and Spencers, Spar, Tesco, and most of the other popular chains.
Just look for the Fairtrade label and help support those who are working for a better future.
It might cost slightly more for your bananas but consider the wider implications of this. This small amount means that is the farmers who reap the benefits. By receiving a higher price for their bananas this money is used for social and environmental projects which ultimately benefit those less fortunate.
This is just a small step to ensure a better world - not just for the farmers and their families in the developing world, but also for the environment. We can all make a difference.
Over 1 million farmers and workers have benefited from Fairtrade and with more support even more can benefit.
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