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Once the territory of fundamentalist greenies, the organic industry has become a lot more trendy - and with good reason. Buying organic produce benefits your health, is good for the environment and has the potential to boost the economy. Tap into the latest organic trends here.

What is organic food?

The only difference between organic and conventional food is the way how the food has been produced and processed.

Is organic food better?

The debate rages on about whether organic food is better than non-organic food and the jury is still out on this topic.

Buying organic food on a budget

When is the extra cost of organic really worth it? Experts say that not all organics are equal. Here's where to prioritise when you're shopping organic.

Drink to organic wine

Feel sick when you’ve had just a few sips of wine? Then you’ll be happy to know that you can stock up on wine again - thanks to innovation in the organic wine industry.

Organic foods: a write-off?

Newspaper headlines recently announced that organic foods are no healthier than conventional foods. But DietDoc says we shouldn't give up on these foods just yet.

Organic Food 101

Health conscious South Africans are piling their trolleys with organic food, but how much do they really know about what they are buying?

How do organic farms work?

The aim of organic farming is to produce food that is free from all artificial, man-made additives and preservatives. Find out why it is a risky business to be in.

Is South Africa going organic?

Guess what was on the plates of the 60 000 delegates at the 2002 World Summit for Sustainable Development (WSSD) in Johannesburg? Organic food and only organic food.

Are organic foods healthier?

Are organic foods worth the extra cost, or would you be just as well off without them? DietDoc takes a look at a review that measured up the pros and cons.

Organic trend no passing phase

Buying fresher foods less often, seeing food as a "destination", and substituting the conventional for the alternative - all trends we're seeing in the global organic market.

Free-range, organic: confused?

Shopping for food is not as simple as it used to be. An increasing number of people are questioning the origins of their food and the free-range and organic markets are growing.