Don’t be chicken – Go organic

Interview with Thoby Young (continued)

Is this why is organic food tastes better?
What I like most about organic food is that what you see is what you get. You avoid that careless legacy of pollution and environmental degradation that conventional foods can create. Equally important is that fact that organic methods can lead to better flavour, texture and nutritional value compared to foods grown conventionally - and animal welfare standards are higher, too.

But the prices can often be high. What are the benefits to me as a customer?
Yes, you pay more for decent quality. But the impact of consuming organic foods can be dramatic - our customers have reported improved well-being, and even an end to migraines - other printed sources have suggested that men who eat natural foods have higher sperm counts - although we can't obviously promise anything!

For more information on Thoby's box schemes, visit www.freshfood.co.uk, email organics@freshfood.co.uk or telephone 0208 969 0351.

Try out Thoby's organic chicken ideas:

• Lemon Chicken
• Chicken Salad on Toast with Roasted Carrots
• Chicken Liver Paté
• Djej Matisha Mesla (Moroccan Chicken with Onions and Tomatoes

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