Food that is good for the environment is also good for you.

Eating healthily brings personal benefits, makes you feel better, helps you avoid chronic diseases, and can even improve and lengthen your life, but it is also good for your environment. That's right, the environment also benefits from our consumption of natural and organic food, so taking care of yourself means taking care of your world. Here are some figures that prove it. 90% of wild plants and one-third of our food depend on pollination, but 20% of the bees have disappeared worldwide due to pesticides. The use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides generates greenhouse gas emissions and, therefore, contributes to climate change. Creating organic and ecological crops protects biodiversity and helps conserve natural resources by developing environmental practices and respecting animal welfare. A study from Newcastle University in the UK, coordinated by Professor Carlo Leifert, confirms that foods from organic farming contain lower levels of pesticides and toxic metals like cadmium, and higher levels of antioxidants. Organic fruits, vegetables, and cereals have up to 60% more antioxidants than their non-organic counterparts.  Source: OXFAM Intermon (oxgamintermon.org)  Buying local, organic, and ecological, as you can see, not only helps your body get a greater amount of nutrients, but it also has a clear and key impact on the world we live in. Using ingredients grown without pesticides promotes a virtuous circle that helps our bodies, but also agricultural producer communities, our families, and the planet. Here are a couple of recipes you can make with organic ingredients: Homemade Jam This is an organic homemade jam that can be made from practically any fruit. It is a delicious and healthy jam perfect for spreading on bread to accompany breakfast. Pea Soup Pea soup without cream or added milk is very light, economical, simple, and quick to prepare. Ideal for children and for people sensitive to dairy.