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What does eating organic mean?

According to a study by the Health Watch Institute in 2013, we – the French – are more exposed to pesticides than our American or German neighbors. Eating organic therefore appears to be the solution for a healthy lifestyle. But eating foods with the AB label means above all…

… Soils respected

Organic farming is based on the idea that in order to be able to nourish, the soil must also be nourished by natural means. The production system alternates crops to maintain the fertility of the land, without chemical fertilizers, opting for organic fertilizer and compost.

… Animals saved from abuse

The animals live in the open air, without stress, and are also fed without GMOs or products filled with pesticides. They are cared for using natural methods such as homeopathy and herbal medicine and their passage to the slaughterhouse takes place in the most respectful way possible.

… A fair system

Buying organic means being eco-responsible. The products are a little more expensive but thanks to that, the farmers earn up to twice as much as in the conventional circuit. In addition, organic farming generates about 30% more jobs and by avoiding perverse effects such as pollution, the cost becomes lower for the taxpayer.

… The guarantee of healthier eating

In products labeled organic, no insecticides or other herbicides and fungicides that affect the system. In terms of vitamin and mineral content, no surprise, they contain more. As a result, it allows you to detoxify your body in a simple and effective way.

At a time when our food is becoming more and more toxic, here are four good reasons to convert (if you haven't already) organic!