Fall Produce

People are often confused when it comes to which fruits and veggies are in season, especially since thanks modern growing techniques, we can get almost anything all year long. Buying your produces when it is in season not only will save you a ton (close to 50% cheaper), but tastes oh so much better. Here is what is freshest now (September/October/November):

Apples

Broccoli

Brussel Sprouts

Cabbage

Chinese Cabbage

Cauliflower

Celery Root

Chicory

Cranberries

Cucumbers

Dates

Fennel

Grapes

Greens

Head or Iceberg Lettuce

Leaf Lettuce

Mushrooms

Nuts

Okra

Mandarin Oranges

Pears

Chile Peppers

Sweet Peppers

Persimmons

Pomegranates

Quince

Shallots

Spinach

Winter Squash

Star Fruit

Sweet Potatoes

When buying organic...

There are so many choices out there when it comes to food! And with your grocery prices continuing to rise, you may be thinking about cutting back on buying organic fruits & vegetables. What can I buy conventional and what should I buy organic? Here is a list of the top 10 fruits & vegetables most likely to contain pesticide residues.

Peaches
Apples
Strawberries
Nectarines
Pears
Spinach
Bell Peppers
Celery
Potatoes
Hot Peppers

Conventionally grown fruit and vegetables can contain the residues of as many as 51 different pesticides, while organic has two thirds less. If you want to reduce your family’s exposures, pick up organic varieties of these most contaminated “top 10.” - The Green Guide