More and more studies are being done to understand the health benefits of eating foods that are organic vs. foods that are traditionally grown and produced. Here are what some new studies have shown as to why eating organic is simply healthier from protecting the environment to helping you stay slim.
More Nutrients:
Studies show that organic foods may have increased levels of nutrients like antioxidants than conventionally grown foods.
Fertility Health:
Pesticides found in conventionally grown foods have been shown to reduce fertility.
Immune System Protection:
The chemicals in non-organic foods may also harm your immune system, leaving you more susceptible to illness and some forms of cancer.
Hormones and weight gain:
New research has shown that some agricultural chemicals could actually be making you fat by interfering with your hormone
levels.
Unknown effects of GMOs:
Many people are concerned about genetically modified foods, especially since many of them have never been tested on humans. Organic foods are never genetically modified.
If the whole idea of going completely organic is just too overwhelming and expensive start by just changing your milk.
Studies show that organic milk has 50% more vitamin E, 75% more beta-carotene, and 70% more omega-3 fatty acids than regular. It also has more than double the amount of certain antioxidants that have been shown to keep your eyes as healthy as you age.
