Navigating the Organic Produce Aisle
Choosing organic can minimize your exposure to pesticides, herbicides, and other chemicals used in traditional farming. Plus, researchers at the University of California at Davis found that, on average, organic produce contains more vitamin C, iron, and magnesium compared to traditionally grown foods. While the scientific research is still developing, the organic grocery aisle is expanding.
If you're beginning to shop organic, the Environmental Working Group suggests starting with the following 14 fruits and vegetables that are most commonly treated with high concentrations of pesticides.
To get your taste buds motivated, we've paired each food with a recipe to maximize its flavor.
Apples
Watch our video on peeling, coring, and chopping apples.
Recipe: Apple Galette
Celery
Recipe: Date and Celery Salad
Sweet Bell Peppers
Learn how bell peppers are a superfood.
Watch how to make this recipe and how to slice and chop this tasty vegetable.
Peaches
Watch how to make this recipe and how to slice peaches.
Recipe: Peach and Brie Quesadillas with Lime-Honey Dipping Sauce
Strawberries
Watch our how-to video on preparing strawberries and learn what makes strawberries a superfood.
Recipe: Vanilla-Roasted Strawberries
Nectarines
Grapes (imported)
Recipe: Sparkling Grape Juice-Lemonade
Spinach
Recipe: Waldorf Spinach Salad
Lettuce
Cucumbers
Recipe: Cucumbers and Onions
Blueberries (domestic)
See why bluberries are a superfood.
Recipe: Blueberry Crisp à la Mode
Potatoes
Watch our how-to videos for slicing and chopping and baking potatoes.
Recipe: Slow-cooked Potatoes
Green Beans
Recipe: Garlic Green Beans
Kale/Greens
Recipe: Garlic-Roasted Kale
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