Is Organic Food Better For Your Heart?

August 27, 2007 · Written by Joel

According to the BBC and researchers in the USA, organic fruit and vegetables may be better for you than conventionally grown crops.

“A ten-year study comparing organic tomatoes with standard produce found almost double the level of flavonoids - a type of antioxidant. Flavonoids have been shown to reduce high blood pressure, lowering the risk of heart disease and stroke.”

Read more at the BBC.

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