BENEFITS OF ORGANIC FOODS

IMPORTANCE OF ORGANIC FOODS ON MALNOURISHED BABIES





For composite foods to be labelled as organic, at least 95% of the ingredients  must come from organically produced plants or animals. These are foods that are not usually processed using irradiation, industrial sokvents/synthetic food additives.

Children or babies who are fed with organic foods are shielded from the harmful exposure to their immune systems, bodies and brains. It also prevents issues like developmentdelays, behavioural disordrrs
, autism, immune system harm and motor  dysfunction. 

Malnutrition us a condition that develops when the body does not get the right amount of vitamins,  minerals and other nutrients it needs to maintain healthy tissues and organ function.  


Studies have shown and proved that the leading cause of death in children in developing countries is protein energy malnutrition. This type of malnutrition  is the result of inadequate  intake of calories from proteins, vitamins  and minerals. 

The factors that tell that a child is malnourished are not far fetched. Some of which are as folows:
- Growth failure, this may manifest in weight, height or both
- Excessive crying
- Dry skin, flaky and dry hair 
- Hair loss
- Swelying of the abdomen and legs.


At Teeshafo Foods, the health, growth and total well being of babies and children is our concern. We have a number of Organic products that are highly enriched with the required and necessary components  (minerals and vitamins) for the proper and healthy growth of your child. 


TO ORDER, CALL OUR CUSTOMER CARE NUMBER: 09023526527

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