Organic Resources
Want to know more about organic farming? Interested in learning why pesticides are bad for you and the environment? Do you know why orange juice is good for you? Get the latest news, tips and research from the experts we trust.
Organic Farming:
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Organic Farming Research Foundation
Organic Resources:
Organic Trade Association (OTA)
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
Florida Citrus Resources:
The Florida Department of Citrus
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Citrus Research Education Center
Shopping Organic & Label Certifications:
Selected articles and links of interest:
New research suggests drinking 100% orange juice is associated with improved nutrient adequacy and diet quality among children (Nutrition Research)
Drink Up the Goodness of Orange Juice to Boost Brain Health (NDTV Food)
Orange juice ‘improves brain function’ (The Telegraph)
Exposure to pesticides in childhood linked to cancer (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health)
Analysis of 21 studies shows exposure to pesticides is associated with increased risk of developing diabetes (Science Daily)
New research suggests drinking 100% orange juice is associated with improved nutrient adequacy and diet quality among children (National Library of Medicine)
Orange juice flavanone may benefit heart health, says study (nutraingredients-usa.com)
Commercial organic farms have better fruit and soil, lower environmental impact, study finds (Science Daily)
Can orange juice make your heart healthier? (qualityhealth.com)
Eating organic on a budget — it can be done! (Huffpost)
Organic FAQs: What makes organic different? (Organic Farming and Research Foundation)
Pesticide exposures increase risk of gestational diabetes (medscape.com)
The Farming Systems Trial (FST)® at Rodale Institute (Rodale Institute)
Citrus flavanones show neuroprotection potential (nutraingredients.com)
Higher levels of Vitamin C and lower concentrations of nitrogen found in organic oranges (International Journal of Electrochemical Science)
100% orange juice ranks first in a healthy immune system
(nutraceuticalsworld.com)
Citrus extracts get cholesterol-lowering boost (nutraingredients.com)
Orange juice may protect against osteoporosis (nutraingredients.com)
Pesticide exposure raises risk of Parkinson’s (Scientific American)
Citrus carotenoid may fight polyarthritis (nutraingredients.com)
Grapefruit seed extract helps stomach ulcers (nutraingredients.com)
High calcium and vitamin D diet may decrease risk of PMS (nutraingredients.com)
Health benefits of citrus limonoids explored (Science Daily)
Citrus peel shows cholesterol-lowering qualities (nutraingredients.com)
Citrus compounds fight child cancer cells (foodnavigator.com)