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Organics report

A new scientific report claims that organic food could be better for your health. However, the report is proving controversial with scientists and nutritionalists alike.

One of the largest studies ever carried out in to the health benefits of organic food has concluded that it is higher in antioxidants and therefore could be better for your health. The paper, led by Professor Leifert from Newcastle University is the latest study that looked at 343 peer reviewed papers comparing nutrient and pesticide levels in organic and non organic crops. His findings are disputed by Dr Alan Dangour, the reader in food and nutrition for Global Health at the London school of tropical hygiene. He queries the quality of the date used. Meanwhile Dr Helen Crawley, a public health nutritionist says its all about the volume of fruit and veg you eat, not whether it's organic or not. The Soil Association welcome the report as a positive step forward after a difficult time for the organic sector.

Presented by Charlotte Smith. Produced in Bristol by Ruth Sanderson.

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11 minutes