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Featured: Organic diet lowers pesticide levels in kids

Pesticide residues in food are an important source of exposure to toxic chemicals in children, and an increasing number of studies suggest an organic diet can help reduce exposure.

Posted on Thu, 12 Feb 15

Organic food eaters have lower pesticide levels

A new and clever analysis of exposure to pesticides in food has found that people who occasionally buy organic foods have significantly lower pesticide levels in their bodies.

Posted on Fri, 4 Jul 14

Pesticide detox with organic food

Organophosphate pesticides are ever-present in our environment, especially in our food, and linked to behavioural problems in children and several important chronic diseases in adults. New research has shown that dietary avoidance can rapidly reduced exposure and allow your body to detoxify itself, and fast.

Posted on Mon, 10 Dec 12

Pediatrics group offers advice on organic foods

The American Academy of Pediatrics has published its first guidance on organic foods. Taken together, the report suggests organic foods may have both environmental and health benefits.