Why Organic for Children
The food that children eat affects not only their daily well-being, but also their long-term growth and development.
Children’s bodies are different to adults. Their developing organs are less able to eliminate harmful chemicals, and research shows that pesticides can have a more harmful effect on their health – especially their immune systems. The nervous, circulatory, and reproductive systems are all developing fast and it’s vital that alien chemicals do not disrupt them during the growth phase. Combined with this, their bodies are made up of a higher proportion of water than adults; so water-soluble chemicals are more easily transported.
Today’s children are more likely to develop a taste for snack foods than their parents did at the same age. Snacks often contain high levels of ingredients like salt, processed sugar, saturated fat and food additives. These ingredients have been linked to allergies and behavioural problems in childhood, and more serious health problems in later life Providing your child with organic food is a good way to ensure that their diet is nutritious and wholesome. This is because it contains less fillers, no artificial colourings or preservatives and in many cases no added sugar or salt. In addition the ingredients are organically grown which means your child will be protected from exposure to pesticides.
Read more about organic benefits for your children.