Organic food nourishes the body and purifies the spirit, not just of the individual but also of our planet. Here is the what, why and how of organics – to make your transition to organic, swifter and smoother

Conscious Foods: Spiritualising Food

Conscious Foods, set up in 1990, is India's pioneering company in natural and organic food. Their philosophy is to work to a standard and not to a price. The company sources most of its products from small organic farms and farming communities all over the country. A rigorous check is maintained on quality, and stringent standards of hygiene are enforced at every stage, from the farm to the Conscious Food workshop in Mumbai, and from there on to the retail outlets. Says Titoo Ahluwalia, the Director of Conscious Foods, "Our mission is three-fold: One to promote natural (whole, unrefined) and organic (chemical-free) foods in order to keep the earth and its people healthy; two, to support farmers that produce organic foods and three, to provide sound information and advice on nutrition to customers!" This is very important, given that many low-priced food products of unreliable quality appear in the shops in the name of organic food. Conscious Foods markets more than 100 natural and organic products, including whole cereals and their flours, pulses, spices, natural sugars, honey, coffee, green and herbal teas, cold-pressed oils, alfalfa, flax, watercress and other seeds, spirulina powder, amla mixes and healthy snacks made with various cereals, seeds, nuts, dried fruits and herbs. Do not wait; become more conscious of your foods right now.