Whether you are an organic food advocate or are stubbornly denying organic food benefits, here are some facts about organic food which you may find interesting if not surprising.

1.    Sales of organic food nearly doubled within the last five years.

2.    The Consumers Union and Environmental Working Group released studies which confirmed that children are overexposed to chemicals in conventional foods even if their exposure is within legal limits.

3.    More than 400 chemicals can be regularly used in conventional farming.

4.    Food additives and colorings can cause many health problems in both children and adults. For example, a yellow food coloring has been linked to allergies, asthma and headaches.

5.    Multiple studies show that organic fruits and vegetables contain 50% more vitamins, nutrients, and minerals than conventionally grown produce.

6.    Among unexpected organic food benefits is an increase in fertility. Guys who eat organic foods have a sperm count of between 99 and 127 million/ml, when those who eat non-organic have the average of 66 million/ml.

7.    Conventional foods are partially responsible for obesity. They can lead to the accumulation of fats in our bodies.

8.    The European Union banned U.S. beef imports because of rBGH hormone, which is widely used in the United States. As a matter of fact, rBGH is forbidden in all civilized countries except the U.S.