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| Colorful bell peppers have a great crunch to them raw, but also benefit from being grilled or roasted. (Credit: © Flickr/DarrylHillPhotography) |
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| The dirtiest of all, apples ring in at number one — make sure to buy these organic before biting into one or there might be a reenactment of "Snow White." (Credit: © Flickr/Ruralgold) |
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| Rounding out at number two, celery has a high level of pesticide residue, which is difficult to wash away because it doesn't have a protective layer of skin. It's a great snack with some peanut butter or just as is, but it's definitely a food worth buying organic. (Credit: © Flickr/joybridge) |
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| Strawberries are a great source of minerals, vitamins and antioxidants — don't counteract all of that goodness by eating strawberries coated in pesticides. (Credit: © Flickr/IsadoreBerg) |
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| Full of vitamin C, folate and fiber, peaches are irresistible during the summer months when they're in season at local farmers' markets. During the other months of the year, buy these fruits organic. (Credit: © Flickr/VineyardAdventures) |
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| Full of iron and vitamins A and C, spinach is wonderful simply sautéed or used as a salad green. (Credit: © Flickr/Nickster2000) |
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| Sweet nectarines can be bought locally when in season, but make sure to buy imported ones organic. (Credit: © Flickr/Martinbradbery) |
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| Grapes make a wonderful addition to any meal alone or pickled. (Credit: © Flickr/FaisalRafiq) |
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| Colorful bell peppers have a great crunch to them raw, but also benefit from being grilled or roasted. (Credit: © Flickr/DarrylHillPhotography) |
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| Potatoes store nutrients both in the skin and interior, so don't peel off that exterior off quite yet. Instead, scrub it clean to get rid of any remaining dirt. (At least the dirt will be organic, if there is any still.) (Credit: © Flickr/BuzzHoffman) |
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| Blueberries are full of antioxidants and make a great topping for pancakes or turned into a jam. When buying domestic blueberries, make sure to go organic. (Credit: © Flickr/Lindy-hop) |
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| Before you purchase your organic lettuce, another thought to consider is which salad green is the healthiest for you and offers the most nutritional value. (Credit: © Flickr/muffet) |
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| Hearty and nutritious, these greens can be stirred into soups, sliced into ribbons and quickly cooked, or used as salad greens. (Credit: © Flickr/OfBaking) |
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