Evidence has emerged that organic food crops contain higher levels of important nutrients. They said analysis of organic tomatoes, apples and peaches revealed greater concentrations of vitamin C, polyphenols, beta carotene and flavonoids.
The nutrients are said to protect the body against heart attack and cancer-causing chemicals.

The studies from Britain, France and Poland follow US research suggesting organic kiwi fruit has higher levels of nutrients than conventional crops crown in the same conditions.

Sunday Times (Perth), p33

Sunday, 1 April 2007