Is eating organic better for my health?
Today, several studies show a correlation between an organic diet and better health, with notably fewer cancers and lower average levels of pesticides in the blood. However, all these studies suffer from the same bias: consumers who eat organic food generally come from populations with healthier lifestyles than others (more physical activity, less tobacco and alcohol consumption, etc.). It is therefore difficult to conclude that eating organic has a significant impact on health.
For further information, we recommend that you consult :
- The MangerBouger.fr website
- The Santé Publique France website, and its nutrition and physical activity section
- The ANSES website (Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l'alimentation, de l'environnement et du travail), and its section on food and human nutrition.
- The French Nutrition Society website
- The report of the PNNS, Programme Nationale de Nutrition et Santé (2018-2023), which defines all nutritional recommendations.