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    " . . . The quality of the fruits and vegetables available at grocery stores is terrible. Most are laden with toxic substances, such as sulfates on grapes, pesticides . . . many times fruits and vegetables are imported from foreign countries that use toxic pesticides that are illegal in the United States."
    As stated by Dr. Ronald Steriti in our article Antioxidants and Organic Foods

Organic Produce: July Report

July 11th, 2009 - Barbara Feiner

You’ll make the most nutritious—and delicious—produce choices when you buy locally grown organic fruits and vegetables that are in season. It’s also the most economical way to shop the produce aisle.

So, what’s in season this month?

Eggplant joins, and oranges come off, last month’s list. Here are the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s top choices:

  • Avocados
  • Bananas
  • Bell peppers
  • Cantaloupe
  • Carrots
  • Corn
  • Cucumber
  • Eggplant
  • Grapes
  • Lettuce
  • Onions
  • Peaches
  • Strawberries
  • Summer squash
  • Tomatoes

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