The environmental and biodiversity benefits of organic farming are widely recognized, but
there is still controversy about the effects of organic production methods on the nutritional …

Organic farming is a production system that avoids or largely excludes the use of synthetic
agricultural inputs such as pesticides, growth regulators, highly soluble mineral fertilisers …

There is strong evidence for health benefits from whole-grain wheat consumption and these
have been linked to their higher fibre, antioxidant/(poly) phenolic and mineral contents …

It has been frequently suggested that varieties bred/selected under conventional farming
conditions lack important traits required for optimum performance under low agrochemical …

Introduction: Mediterranean diets (MedDiets) are linked to substantial health benefits.
However, there is also growing evidence that the intensification of food production over the …

Background: There is increasing evidence that the reliance on synthetic chemical pesticides
and mineral fertilizers in agriculture has significant negative environmental and/or health …

Agronomic protocols (rotation, tillage, fertilization and crop protection) commonly used in
organic and conventional crop production differ significantly and there is evidence that …

Randomized clinical trials (RCT) and observational studies have highlighted the importance
of flavonoid consumption for human health. Several studies have associated a high intake of …

Raspberry leaves are a source of carotenoids and polyphenols, including ellagic acid and
salicylic acid. The results of scientific research suggest that they have potential pro-health …

The anti-inflammatory properties of Turnera subulata have been evaluated as an alternative
drug approach to treating several inflammatory processes. Accordingly, in this study …