THE DIRT
* Modern agro-chemical farming has resulted the presence of pesticide residues in our food. One in three conventional food products in Australia have pesticide residues.

*  While authorities might tell us that pesticides are safe, DDT an extremely toxic chemical that is now banned, was also deemed safe until the day it was made illegal.

*  While the body is able to metabolise and excrete a certain amount of pesticides, the culmative long term effect and the effect of pesticide combinations is not known.

* There are now an increasing number of studies linking certain pesticides to symptoms such as headaches, tremors, lethargy, depression, anxiety, poor memory, dermatitis and diseases such as cancer and parkinson's.

* While conventional processed food uses up to 500 different additives, organic processors only have around 30 to choose from and use them when deemed safe and necessary.

Organic Kids
A study in Mexico found that children living in villages where pesticides were used were less co-ordinated, artistic and intelligent  than children of the same age in a neighbouring village that did not use pesticides.

Breast Milk
An Australian study showed that babies were exposed to higher than set safety levels for several pesticides through breast milk. There is no doubt that breast is best, but perhaps organic fruit and veg could make your breasts better!?

How do I know it's Organic?
Look for certified organic produce with a certification mark, there should also be a certification number and batch code that allows you to find out exactly where the produce came from.

G SPOT
There is no doubt that Organic food is more expensive but it does signify the real cost of food production. We use an organic box scheme which means no shopping, seasonal produce and re-useable boxes!

If you really can't get hold of organic stuff be sure to wash your fruit and veg thoroughly with an organic castille soap or water and vinegar. Pesticide residues will still be inside the produce but it is worth a try!  Even better is if you can grow your own vegies!

COME CLEAN
Check out some organic produce today, your taste buds will love you! Here is just a few options..............

IN PERTH
The Organic Collective delivering fresh organic produce, skincare and other goodies to your front door. Ph: 9331 5590.

Freshline Organics order online for organic fruit and veg and meat direct to your door.

An Organic experience also offers Organic meat and lots more (Home Delivery - or visit them at Shop 1B, 73 Gibson Ave, Padbury Ph: 9402-3094).

Visit Manna Wholefoods at 247 South Tce Fremantle for all your organic needs
and a few wants too!

AUSTRALIA WIDE
Keep your eye on the expanding Macro Wholefoods who have 5 stores on the East Coast and are growing fast.

Check out the Biological Farmers Directory for where to Buy
Organic produce around Oz.

In the UK and US organic food is readily available at your local supermarket but some of our favourites are;
UK: Organic Delivery Co.
US: Wholefoods and Wild Oats.