why_buy_organicWhy Buy Organic?

Some benefits of choosing organic food include the following:

  • Organic Food is Highly NutritiousAccording to a study conducted by the Journal of American Nutrition, organic food contains up to 250% of the essential minerals and vitamins of regular non-organic foods. Studies prove that micronutrients from organic fruits and vegetables are more easily absorbed than those of conventional product.

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