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A new scientific review has made claims that organic foods are higher in nutrients and lower in pesticides compared with those grown in the now conventional method of intensive farming.
The review encompassed 343 previous peer-reviewed studies, assessing crop composition and foods, and the authors concluded that organic crops had higher levels of certain health-giving compounds known as antioxidants, including polyphenols, flavanols and anthocyanins.

"Many of these compounds have previously been linked to a reduced risk of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease and neurodegenerative diseases and certain cancers," the authors wrote.
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Bananas may help cure kids’ asthma. Blueberries build better brains. And dried plums builds better bones. Could there be better reasons to start eating fruit?

Going bananas may help kids breathe easier (too bad they may not be with us much longer). New research shows that children who ate just one banana a day had a 34% less chance of developing asthmatic symptoms. Early banana consumption may also be associated with lower risk of childhood leukemia. Bananas’ fiber, potassium, vitamin C and B6 content support heart health. Bananas also contain tryptophan, an amino acid which may play a role in preserving your memory and boosting your mood.
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Some people think we buy cars that look like us, but if your next car is made from fruit, that won’t be the case. Hopefully it won’t be a lemon, but it COULD be a pineapple or a banana. And that plastic bottle you’re drinking out of could turn out to be made out of meat scraps.
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