First, organic farming prohibits the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides and genetically modified organisms. The EPA holds records on over 90,000 chemical pesticides and herbicides applied to food crops in the United States. More than 3,000 new synthetic chemical compounds are introduced into the environment every year. These chemicals have been shown to have serious consequences on developing children, human endocrine systems, and are directly linked to most types of cancer.2,3
Second, organic food contains higher levels of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. A review of 41 studies found statistically lower levels of Vitamin C, iron, magnesium and antioxidant flavonoids in non-organic crops.4
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Scoop (25gm) Serving Size Per Container 30 |
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| Amount Per Serving |
% Daily Value* |
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| Calories 110 |
From Fat 18 |
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| Total Fat 2g |
5% |
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Saturated Fat 0g |
0% |
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Trans Fat 0g |
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| Cholesterol 0mg |
0% |
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| Sodium 120mg |
5% |
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| Total Carbohydrate 3g |
1% |
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Dietary Fiber 2g |
8% |
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Sugars <1g |
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| Protein 20g |
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Vitamin A 60% Vitamin C 30%
Vitamin E 130% Calcium 6%
Potassium 4% Magnesium 10%
Iron 10% Thiamine 25%
Pantothenic Acid 7% Pyrodoxine 15% |
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| * Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |
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Even animals benefit from organic foods. A report by the University of Wales comparing energy efficiency, production capacity and health of dairy cows, found an increase in the protein content of milk and the general well being of organic herds.5
For these reasons, Greens Plus has sourced the finest Certified Organic and Free-range protein powders blended with our Award-winning Superfood formula.
* Certified by Quality Assurance International (QAI).
1 Organic farming, food quality and human health: A review of the evidence. Heaton, S. Soil Association, Bristol, UK. 2001
2 Organophosphorus pesticide exposure of urban and suburban preschool children with organic and conventional diets. Curl, C.L., et.al. Environmental Health Perspectives 2003
3 A case-control study of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and exposure to pesticides. Hardell, L, Eriksson, M. Am Cancer Society, 1999
4 Nutritional quality of organic versus conventional fruits, vegetables, and grains. Journal of Alt. and Complementary Med., 2001
5 Organic vs conventional dairy farming — studies from the Ojebyn Project. Bystrom, S. et.al. UK Organic Research Conf. 2002 |