Organic Produce

It’s best to eat local produce that’s in season, both for the health of your body and your wallet. Sometimes I want eggplant in winter, even though it’s not grown here that time of year. My recommendation is to buy local, organic versions of the produce identified by the Environmental Working Group as the “dirty dozen” (produce with high levels of pesticides). The list includes apples, bell peppers, blueberries, celery, cherries, grapes, kale (and other leafy greens), lettuce, nectarines, peaches, potatoes, and strawberries. For the rest of your produce needs, buy local, conventionally grown produce, and wash it well under running water to remove dirt and pesticides.