Why should you drink and eat organic?

Health benefits

Organic foods have increased in popularity over the last few years. What differentiate organic food versus non-organic food is how they have been grown or farmed. Organic foods do not grow with hormones, antibiotics, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) or other artificial chemicals (1). Now, farmers use genetic modification to produce more food. We don’t know yet the long term effects genetic modification will have on consumers, but it showed some impacts on animal testing. Some of those impacts were reduction in immune system strength, increase of birth mortality and cancers  (1). Furthermore, some studies have shown there are more antioxidants in organic foods (1). Organic foods also have less pesticides in them, because they have been grown or farmed differently. Overall, eating and drinking organic products lower your exposure to artificial chemicals found in certain foods. Consuming organic foods or beverages help improve our immune system since they are likely to be more nutritive. However, beware that organic foods does not mean it is always nutritious. You can differentiate organic food by finding the Canada organic logo on the product.

It’s better for the environment

Organic foods use organic farming to produce their products. This organic farming tends to be better for the environment. In organic farming, there are less synthetic pesticides used. This helps biodiversity since chemicals used in farming impact the local wildlife and environment (2). There is also less transportation pollution when organic products are consumed locally. This reduces the air pollution and reduces the emission of carbon dioxide caused by most transportations. 

Organic beverages

Organics drinks also have benefits for your health. They should not contain any additives, chemical sugars, preservatives, or artificial flavors and colors (3). Organic beverages, like Maple 3 water, are rich in antioxidants. Consuming beverages that are organic leads to an increase in your daily intake of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Indeed, organic beverages are also the best way to hydrate your body instead of drinking artificial drinks full of sugar. Our Maple 3 water will help you hydrate your body, especially after physical activity. Maple 3 will provide you with all the electrolytes you need!

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SOURCES

(1) https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/what-is-organic-food#fewer-chemicals

(2) https://pfenningsfarms.ca/how-organic-benefits-the-environment/#:~:text=The%20lack%20of%20synthetic%20pesticides,environmental%20impact%20of%20organic%20farming

(3)https://tandobeverage.com/organic-drinks/