What happened after a family had only switched to organic for two weeks

What happened after a family had only switched to organic for two weeks

What would happen if you switched from conventionally grown food to pure organic food? A family of five found it after participating in an experiment that was carried out by the Swedish food chain Coop and the Swedish environmental research institute (SERI). The results were dramatic and showed the potential health effects of a change in conventional food to consumption of exclusively biological foods.

In the 21-day experiment, the Palmberg family died conventionally in the first week and then switched to a pure organic diet for two weeks, including soaps and personal care products. During the organic phase, the researchers took urine samples every day. The results showed that the pesticide pollution in the family members' bodies decreased in a way that could be observed after a single day. At the end of the two weeks there were very few indications of the pesticides and other connections in their follow-up exams.

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According to previous examinations, organic food can pack more nutrients into the same product than conventionally grown foods. A study by Newcastle University showed that the concentrations of antioxidants such as polyphenols in organic products can be 18 to 69 percent higher than in their non-biological objects. However, the main aspect when choosing organic food is not the increased nutritional value, but the reduction in pesticide pollution.

Current diet in many countries, especially in the western ones, is often rich in processed foods, refined sugar and unhealthy fats, while it is poor in essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and fiber. A study published in the Journal of Nutrition showed that only 11 % of Americans adhere to the recommended daily dose of fruit and only 9 % of the recommended daily dose of vegetables. This lack of nutrient-rich foods in people's nutrition can contribute to various health problems, including obesity, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

By choosing organic food, individuals may improve their health results by increasing their consumption of nutrient-rich foods and reducing their exposure to pesticides and other harmful substances. A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition showed that organic plants have up to 60 % higher content of important antioxidants than conventionally grown plants. In addition, they have a lower content of toxic metals such as cadmium and pesticides.

Although the experiment has been commissioned by a profit -oriented food company and the focus is more on telling stories than strict science, it underlines the potential health advantages of reducing the pesticide stress. The researcher Jorgen Magner from Seri says: "We know very little about the long -term effects of consumption of food treated with pesticides." A recently carried out meta-analysis showed that organic plants contain almost 50 percent less heavy metal cadmium than conventionally grown varieties. James Dinicolantonio, a cardiovascular researcher at the St. Luke’s Hospital, evaluated this data and predicted that this reduction in cadmium consumption could lead to a 20 percent reduction in mortality due to a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases and cancer.

While the potential role of Cadmium in the Palmberg family's experiment remains unclear, this research provides a clear example of how pesticides from food can prove to be harmful to human health. The choice of organic food can lead to better health results, not only because of the increased nutritional value, but also to reduce the stress by pesticides and other harmful substances. The emphasis on organic food in your own nutrition can be an essential step to combat the current nutritional crisis and to promote general health and well-being.

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