What constitutes an organic product? Organics must be grown without the use of artificial fertilizers and pesticides and without the presence of either industrial or human waste.  Organic foods cannot be processed with food additives or irradiation.  In terms of meat and dairy products, livestock must be raised without the continual use of antibiotics or growth hormones.  They are also much more likely to be fed a healthy diet.  Most countries in the world with organic standards for produce also require that organic foods cannot be genetically modified.  

Researchers have concluded that organic produce contains significantly higher levels of the following:

• Chromium, which prevents Type 2 Diabetes and hardening of the arteries 
• Calcium and Boron, which prevent osteoporosis and build strong bones, especially in small children
• Selenium, which boosts the immune system and prevents heart disease and certain cancers 
• Lithium, an element commonly found in antidepressants and mood stabilizers
• Salicylic acid, an anti-inflammatory which prevents heart disease and eases aches and pains in the body
• Antioxidants, which fight free radicals, protects cells from damage, prevents cancer, and strengthens the immune system
• Magnesium, which prevents death in the case of a heart attack and also helps the body to absorb calcium
• Vitamin C, which is essential for a healthy immune system and for the absorption of other nutrients