Organic Mood Food

Did you know food is good for your mental health? With organic food being better still due to the ways it is created.

The word ‘organic’ refers to how food products have been grown and processed. These are either, crops or animal products. Organic crops are grown without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilisers, or GMOs. Instead of using synthetic chemicals that pollute the environment and are harmful to health, organic farming uses Mother Nature’s natural defences. These include crop rotation and the use of natural fertilisers and pesticides.

Animals raised for organic meat, eggs or dairy products must have regular access to outdoor pasture and be fed a hormone and GMO-free diet. The use of growth hormones and routine antibiotics is banned.

From a dietary mindset, there is a significant nutritional difference between organic and non-organic produce. Organic food is in its most natural and pure form, which means its nutrients and active compounds are protected. It is also food that lacks harmful additives and synthetic ingredients. We all know how important a diet rich in the good stuff is for overall health and mental wellbeing.

Studies suggest organic meat and milk has a healthier fatty acid profile. They tend to be higher in Omega-3 fatty acids, which have been linked with heart, eye, and brain health.

Naturally colourful foods such as fruit and veg are a great source of antioxidants – compounds which work to protect our cells from oxidative damage. Non-organic farming uses pesticides and herbicides, damaging the skin of fruit and destroying the antioxidants which are found directly underneath. Organic produce helps to protect these nutrients and ensure they’re intact from farm to fork.