ORGANIC NUTRITION NUTRITION

First of all, what is organic?

Organic produce is grown without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilisers. Organic meat and poultry are raised without antibiotics or growth hormones. Organic eggs come from hens that are not fed animal by-products.

Organic nutrition is better for your health

Organic farmers use crop rotation, organic fertilisers, green manure, compost and biological pest control to keep the soil healthy and the crops strong. In organic farming, there is not as much erosion or salinisation of the land.

Organic food is often fresher because it does not contain preservatives that make it last longer. Organic food does not contain GMOs, so you can be sure that your family will not potentially suffer from this experiment in mass agriculture.

Improve your well-being and performance with organic nutrition

Sports nutrition may not be the only lever for performance, but organic food can support athletes in their quest for physical excellence. Organic food avoids toxins, chemicals and artificial additives that could harm the body and impair performance. In addition, organic farming protects water resources and preserves biodiversity - good news for people and the planet.

What is the right way to optimise your diet?

Eat less food with a negative impact and more food with a positive impact. Organic foods are nutritionally superior to conventional products and organic foods have been shown to have higher levels of antioxidants, minerals and vitamins than conventional foods. Organic fruit and vegetables have been shown to contain up to 40% more antioxidants than conventionally grown varieties.

Antioxidants

They can help protect your body's cells from damage caused by free radicals that are implicated in ageing, heart disease and cancer.

Organic meat contains less saturated fat because organic animals tend to be leaner than their intensively farmed counterparts because they have access to grass instead of grain. Organic meat is also better for the environment than intensively farmed meat because organic farmers do not use synthetic fertilisers or insecticides, which can damage the soil and contaminate waterways.  

Organic milk contains about 50% more omega fatty acids (the healthy fats found in oily fish) than non-organic milk because of the differences between the diets of organic and non-organic animals. Organic milk also contains less saturated fat.

Organic methods include crop rotation to maintain a healthy balance of nutrients in the soil and the use of natural fertilizers to improve fertility.

When it comes to organic nutrition, there is no one-size-fits-all diet.

There is no one diet for all athletes, but rather a diet for every athlete. The real secret is not to blindly adopt a diet but to experiment, observe and adapt. Organic food is more than a healthy diet: it is a way of life!

Eating organic also has a positive effect on mood and emotions by reducing stress levels. Studies suggest that the absence of pesticides in food may be one of the reasons why organic farming is associated with better mental health. According to researchers, participants who ate organic food had significantly fewer depressive symptoms than those who did not.

What is the impact of organic food on athletes?

Athletes who include organic food in their diet generally have more energy, stamina and recover more quickly. Organic food is known to help with allergies, migraines and other health problems. Organic food is also richer in antioxidants than conventional food.

Athletes prefer organic food because it does not contain hormones, antibiotics or other chemicals. Organic athletes' have more energy and organic food helps boost the immune system. Organic foods are richer in antioxidants than conventional foods.

When athletes eat an organic diet, they tend to have more stamina because their bodies are working at an optimal level due to the absence of toxins in organic foods.

When athletes add organic produce to their diet, they are able to reduce inflammation because organic fruits and vegetables contain polyphenols which are powerful anti-inflammatories.

Athletes who consume organic produce generally recover more quickly because there are no additional toxins in the body that can slow down the healing process.