If people are conscious of their health and what they put into their bodies, they should consider abstaining from animal products, or if this is not reasonable for their lifestyle, consider reducing the quantity of animal products. animal products in their diet. Finding a local farm and making sure the farmer favors organic produce can also be an alternative. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, organic foods are defined as "foods produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water in order to improve the quality of the environment for future generations. Organic meat, poultry, eggs and dairy products come from animals that do not receive antibiotics or growth hormones” (National Agricultural Library). A “comprehensive meta-analysis on organic foods” carried out by Carlo Leifort, PhD at Newcastle University, tested 343 studies and confirmed that organic foods contain an increased amount of antioxidants and a reduced amount of toxic pesticides, confirming as well as organic foods have several beneficial effects on health.