Organic v non-organic

A new study published in the British Journal of Nutrition shows organic milk and meat contain around 50% more beneficial omega-3 fatty acids than conventionally produced products. We welcome this report as it confirms what we at Calon Wen have always maintained about the health benefits of organic produce and in particular the role of  omega-3 fatty acids – as part of a balanced diet – in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

The study led by Newcastle University and an international team of experts is the largest systematic review of its kind.

You can read the full report here

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Every Picture Tells A Story / Eich Stori Mewn llun

This was painted by Katie Moloney.  A friend of Heather Rogers she copied it from an image on the website.  What a great painting and a great idea.   If you live on a farm and  know someone who could paint a picture of your herd or any other aspect of life on your farm why

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6 Health Benefits of Milk

Monday 1st June is the 20th Anniversary of World Milk Day. To celebrate the importance of milk as a global food, and to celebrate the dairy sector we have put together an infograph to highlight 6 Health Benefits associated with drinking milk. #WorldMilkDay #EnjoyDairy

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Iodine Levels in Organic Milk

Organic milk is brimming with scientifically proven health and environmental benefits. Organic whole and semi-skimmed milk has more beneficial omega-3 fatty acid, Vitamin E and beta-carotene than non-organic milk and that it contains 68% higher levels of the essential fatty acid than non-organic milk. Switching from organic milk risks losing all these substantial health benefits.

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