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HOW ORGANIC FOOD CAN HELP YOUR FAMILY We talk with the supermarket chain Organic Foods & Café all about organic eating and the benefits for you and your little ones.
Celebrated for championing organic and healthy living in the UAE, Organic Foods & Café (OFC) started in 2005 with a love of food that’s good for you and not harmful to the planet. At that time, there was nothing organic available in the UAE. The founder, Nils, wanted to make a real difference, by providing healthy, nutritious and organic options for Dubai’s citizens. These include: • Fresh fruit and vegetables • Meat and fish • Dairy products • Baked goods • Supplements • General groceries • Personal care • Household cleaning items
WHAT DOES ‘ORGANIC FOOD’ MEAN COMPARED TO STANDARD FOOD? The term “organic” refers to the process of how certain foods are produced. Organic foods are grown or farmed without the use of artificial chemicals, hormones, antibiotics or pesticides. Non-organic foods are produced in the conventional way which includes the use of artificial chemicals, fertilisers, pesticides etc. These chemicals accumulate within our bodies through various contaminated foods, producing chronic illnesses. There are many studies that prove the harmful impact of eating unnatural food.
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At OFC, we are careful with the products we carry and the brands we say yes to. We aim to only have products that contain clean ingredients, which is why you will never see a product that contains highfructose corn syrup, chemicals, pesticides or hormones on our shelves.
HOW IS ORGANIC FOOD BETTER FOR HEALTH? Studies have shown small to moderate increases in some nutrients in organic foods. These include certain antioxidants and types of flavonoids, which have antioxidant properties. Also, the feeding
