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Health & Well-Being • January 2010
Why Organic Food Is
Better Food
Does organic food cost more?
Yes and no.
Organically grown foods are generally higher in
You are probably aware that food grown price, but you are getting far more for your money.
according to organic principles is free from The food tastes better, because it is better. It is
exposure to harmful herbicides and pesticides, more nutritious and more satisfying. You can and
but that is only one small aspect of organic will eat less, and your body will respond positively
agriculture. Read on for 10 reasons why to the better nutrition. What is your health worth?
organic food is better food.
Living Organics makes it affordable
• Organic food tastes much better, has more fl avor
and is more satisfying.
• Organic food is higher in nutrients, which are also
more easily absorbed by the body.
• Organic food helps fi ght cancer, stroke, diabetes,
mental disorders, infertility, and heart problems.
• Organic food is safer. It is not treated with harmful
chemicals, many of which are carcinogenic.
• Organic farming preserves soil-fertility, life and
nutrients.
• Organic farming is better for animals; they are
treated humanely, live longer healthful lives and
the food contains more healthy fatty acids.
• Organic farming produces higher yields in drought
conditions.
• Organic farming protects the climate.
• Organic farming preserves wildlife.
• Organic farming can feed the world and builds
local economies.
• In the long run, organically grown food is the
best bargain for us, the environment, and future
generations.
Living Organics provides a variety of quality
organic foods at affordable prices (20-30% less
than retail) through a non-profi t food club. We
have all kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables,
breads, grains, beans and legumes, free-range
meat, a variety of dairy (cow, goat & sheep),
groceries and more. All is certifi ed organic and
we bring in as much local food as possible.
You benefi t from the convenience of shopping
online and having it delivered to your home
or picked up at our downtown location every
Thursday at the Fifth Avenue United Church.
We also have exciting plans to open a retail
location for fall 2010, dedicated to providing
For more information visit www.livingorganics.ca
a full range of organic foods in one place at
affordable prices.
81731800•01/27/10
or call 403.488.0275
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