THE DIRT
Research shows around 1 in 3 of all fruit and vegetables on sale in Australia carry residues of one or more pesticides.

Already an organic convert? See below for our suggested online organic grocery stores.

Why go organic?
- According to the World Health Organisation, "Harmful pesticide residues can contaminate the environment and accumulate in ecosystems, thus entering the human food chain."

- Fresh organic produce  has much lower levels of harmful herbicides, fungicides, pesticides, artificial fertilizer chemicals, antibiotics and hormones that are present in non-organic produce

- Fresh organic produce contains on average 50% more vitamins, minerals, enzymes and other micro-nutrients than conventional produce

- Organic foods are especially high in antioxidants, vitamin C, iron, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus

- Researchers have seen an escalating increase of certain types of cancers such as lymphoma, breast, uterine and prostate cancers and leukaemia, that have been linked to chemicals used in agriculture

- Studies have found that levels of antioxidants in milk from organic herds were up to 90% higher than in milk from conventional herds

Environmental Benefits
- Organic is good for the soil. Organic farming methods are based on scientific understanding of soil science and ecology
- Organic places emphasis on animal welfare
- Organic aims to reduce dependence on non-renewable resources and aims to ensure sustainability

Affordability
- According to Shane Heaton, nutritionist and author of Organic Farming, Food Quality and Human Health, "The higher price is the real price of real food, paid now, not later in environmental and health care costs externalised by industrial agriculture. More and more consumers are realising that they can buy good food or cheap food, but not good cheap food."


G SPOT
We have been part of an organic delivery scheme since living in London in 2004, it saves time, money and your health. We find it the best way to keep our home full of organic goodness!


COME CLEAN
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In Perth we recommend .....

The Organic Collective offers quality seasonally available
Certified Organic Fruit & Vegetables and other organic products,
delivered to your door free of charge in Fremantle and the surrounding area. Fresh chemical free food direct from farms and markets.
For more information call ph: 9331 5590 or visit www.organiccollective.com.au

Organic and Green (previously known as 'An Organic Experience' ) will deliver all your organic needs around Perth's Northern suburbs.

For other areas in Perth try www.freshline.com.au or http://www.ogawa.org.au/

In Sydney try www.theorganicgrocer.com.au

In Melbourne try www.gardenorganics.com.au

In Queensland try www.freshorganics.com.au

In UK  try www.organicdelivery.co.uk

In USA try www.doortodoororganics.com

It may not be possible to buy 100% organic, so if you are thinking about introducing some organic food into your diet, here is a list of the 12 most pesticide-laden foods when grown conventionally (according to a study done by the Environmental Working Group):

1. Peaches
2. Strawberries
3. Apples
4. Spinach
5. Nectarines
6. Celery
7. Pears
8. Cherries
9. Potatoes
10. Raspberries
11. Sweet bell peppers
12. Grapes (imported)

References
http://www.brisbaneorganicmarket.com/benefits.html
http://www.bfa.com.au/_files/20070320_Benefits%20of%20organics%20clear.pdf
http://www.organicfood.com.au/Content_Common/pg-health-benefits-mix-fruit-veg.seo
http://www.revolutionhealth.com/healthy-living/food-nutrition/alternative-food-attitudes/organics/organic-food-milk-meat-fruit-vegetables
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/health/article2753446.ece
http://www.organiccollective.com.au/whatisorganic.htm