Research regarding the environmental impact of organic food vs. its conventionally grown equivalent has generally found positive results for organic, meaning that one benefit of organic food is that it is less damaging to the environment. A 2003 study by the UK’s Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) entitled “An Assessment of the
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The benefits of fish to your mind, body and soul are well known. An increasingly health-conscious population is consuming fish and fish products in larger and larger quantities in search of alternatives to meat and associated health benefits. But it’s a double-edged sword. The impact of large-scale fishing operations can have devastating effects on the
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Sustainability is where it’s at when it comes to food. Whether we’re talking about fine dining or quick café eats, meat and fish produce or other products in your local supermarket, it’s clear that food companies are becoming increasingly conscious of their environmental impact. Sustainability comes in various forms, whether the most basic, with organic
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You may already know a bit about the health benefits of organic living, especially eating organic produce instead of typical pesticide and hormone-laden, genetically modified (GM) supermarket fare. But did you know that organic living also benefits the environment? Organic fruits and vegetables, along with products made from organic materials, impact the environment far less
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