Organic UK

Healthy lifestyle for the new year!

Let's enjoy this wonderful time in a way which is kind to people and nature - the organic way!

With a new chapter in our lives beginning this January, so many of us have committed to improve our diets, exercise, and sleep routine, and have promised ourselves to do more, and do better.

Follow us on social media and check out our website to learn more on how you can bring your healthy lifestyle promises to life! We will be sharing tips and recipes on gluten-free and macrobiotic food.

For those who are committed to, or are trying out a vegan lifestyle, we have some great vegan recipes you can swap to. Some very interesting research revealing connections between organic diets and better health, can also be found on our channels this month!

Nature’s Choice Bistro - A Pop-Up Cafe Celebrating Organic

A unique pop-up dining and shopping experience is opening up in London in January 2023 to celebrate the benefits of organic produce.

The ‘Crittery’ Acclaimed two-day only bistro features a beautiful menu made in tribute to nature’s key workers who play an essential role in our global food system.

Read more and Book your tickets here.

Image above: Illustration by Kate Punkhurts

WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE ORGANIC?

Organic means supporting wildlife

Organic farms are havens for wildlife and provide homes for bees, birds, and butterflies. On average, plant, insect and bird life is 50% more abundant on organic farms.

The highest standards of animal welfare

Animals raised organically enjoy the highest welfare standards available. Organic standards insist that animals are given plenty of space and fresh air, and that they are raised in conditions that suit their natural behaviour. Smaller flocks and herds, and more access to the outdoors means organic animals don't have to be routinely treated with antibiotics and wormers. Mutilations like beak-trimming to prevent the aggressive side effects of stress are also not needed or allowed.

Reduced exposure to pesticides

Choosing organic is an easy way to limit our exposure to pesticides, herbicides (weed killers) and many additives and preservatives. Organic farmers aim to create a natural balance between plants and animals to prevent pests, so that they don't need to rely on pesticides.

Enjoying food as it should be

Choosing organic means that you are supporting farming practices with a more traceable production process and you will always know what's in your food. Organic standards prohibit GM crops and ingredients, hydrogenated fats, and controversial artificial foods colours and preservatives.