To receive an organic label, farmers are not allowed to grow their crops using pesticides and artificial fertilizers. Health experts have been warning us about the potential danger of those substances used in conventional farming. Common pesticides have been linked to cancer, developmental delays in infants, increased prevalence of ADHD and reduction of sperm quality.
The British Journal of Nutrition also found that organic crops are 48% less likely to carry cadmium, a heavy metal that “exerts toxic effects on the kidney, the skeletal and the respiratory systems.” Note that even though there are some restrictions on the use of chemicals, non-organic farmers can choose from a range of 320 pesticides and they use them frequently. However, when you buy organic, there are no artificial colors and preservatives in your food.