This spring, we posted a popular blog featuring five quick facts about produce.  And people wanted more.  So here are five additional facts about organic and conventional produce.

• Live Longer! Eating seven or more servings per day decreases the risk of premature death by 42%.
• Improve Maternal Health: A 2018 study in human reproduction found females under 35 undergoing in vitro fertilization had a 65% to 68% increased chance of success with a stronger adherence to the Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes eating lots of fruits and veggies each day.
• High Compliance with Safety Standards:  Pesticide residues are so low on produce a child could eat hundreds to thousands of servings of a fruit or veggie per day and not have any health effects from residues, according an analysis by toxicologists from the University of California.
• Environmental and Consumer Groups Agree… that we should consume more organic and conventional produce each day for better health.  One such group labeled conventionally grown produce a “best food” for consumers and recommends increased consumption to prevent diseases, like cancer.
• Feel Better:  Studies show that increased consumption of fruits and veggies can improve sleep, boost immunity and improve energy levels.

Read, learn, choose but eat more organic and conventional fruits and veggies every day for better health and a longer life.