Organic. It is very easy to either be a skeptic of organic foodstuffs or become a devotee.

Everything about organic farming and its produce seems right on paper. Is it good for the environment? Check. Is it good for the consumer? Check. Is it ethically produced? Check. Is it affordable? Check…Well… Apart from the price, it looks great. Not only is it good for the environment, but it is also healthy. At least I thought it was before I read that David Miliband, the former environment secretary, declared going organic was a ‘lifestyle choice’ and there was no evidence that it was healthier for consumers.

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