Organic living is all about living the way nature had intended to let us

live – naturally. Organic living seeks to take an individual closer to nature, to things pure and simple and away from artificial (and harmful) chemicals and synthetics.

Organic living is the latest rage and something that no well-informed individual in quest of better health naturally, can afford to stay ignorant about.

At the heart of organic living is an organic diet comprising organic foods.

Organic food is food produced according to organic standards, which means crops grown without the use of conventional pesticides, as well as artificial fertilizers or sewage sludge, animals reared without the routine use of antibiotics and without the use of growth hormones and food processed without ionizing radiation and without the use of a wide range of food additives. Organic living, however, encompasses much more – from the clothes you wear and the products you use to other larger aspects of your lifestyle.

It’s easy to start benefiting from organic living by choosing certified organic cotton baby clothing, certified organic cotton baby bedding, certified organic skincare, hair care, body care, cosmetics, nutritional and environmental products.

10 Reasons to Go Organic

1. It's Healthy: On average, organic food contains higher levels of vitamin C and essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron and chromium as well as cancer-fighting antioxidants.
    

2. No nasty additives: Organic food doesn't contain food additives which can cause health problems such as heart disease, osteoporosis, migraines and hyperactivity. Additives such as hydrogenated fat, aspartame (artificial sweetener) and monosodium glutamate are also excluded.
    

3. Avoids pesticides: Over 400 chemical pesticides are routinely used in conventional farming and residues are often present in non-organic food. With organic living, you can stay miles away from them.
    

4. No GM: Genetically modified (GM) crops and ingredients are not allowed under organic standards. With organic living, your life is always pure and simple.
    

5. Reliance on drugs removed: There is growing concern about the high use of antibiotics on farm animals and the possible effects on human health. Soil Association standards prohibit the routine use of antibiotics.
    

6. No hidden costs: Compare this with the £120m that tax payers fork out to pay for chemicals to be removed from drinking water, mainly as a result of the pesticides used in farming.
    

7. High standards: Organic food comes from trusted sources. All organic farms and food companies are inspected at least once a year. Very high standards for organic food are maintained strictly worldwide.
    

8. Care for animals: Animal welfare is taken very seriously under organic standards. The benefits of the organic approach have been acknowledged by various animal welfare organizations.
    

9. Good for wildlife and the environment: Organic living does not interfere with wildlife and the environment. It causes lower pollution from sprays, produces less carbon dioxide – the main global warming gas - and less dangerous wastes.
    

10. Top for taste: Many people prefer organic food because they say it tastes better.

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