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Organic produce is growing in popularity as people are becoming more aware of the impact that their food choices have not only on their own personal health but also on the environment in which they live. Organic foods have traditionally been purchased because they do not contain the pesticide residue levels found on conventionally grown food. Organic produce is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations.

Organic apples are crisp, white fleshed fruits with red, pink,yellow or green skin. They range in taste from moderately sweet and refreshing to pleasantly tart depending on the variety. Organic Apples are an excellent source of fibre and flavonoids that act as antioxidants.

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Organic avocado are ready to eat when the fruit is slightly soft but should have no dark sunken spots or cracks. A firm avocado will ripen in a paper bag or in a fruit basket at room temperature within a few days.

Organic Avocado is a good source of potassium and a rich source of oleic acid and carotenoids.

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Organic Banana - a member of the Musaceae family.

Organic Bananas should be firm, but not too hard, bright in appearance and free from bruises or other injuries. Their inside texture should have a creamy colour. Their stems and tips should be in tact. The size of the banana does not affect its quality.

Organic Banana is an excellent source of potassium as well can improve nutrient absorption.

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Organic Cereal Crops- (Grains) various varieties.

A grain is considered whole when all three parts- bran, germ, and endosperm-are present. We are increasingly aware that fruits and vegetables contain beneficial phytochemicals and antioxidants but grains are also an excellent source of these key nutrients.

Organic Grains are a good source of B and E vitamins, magnesium, iron and fibre as well as other valuable antioxidants.

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Organic Grape - a member of the Vitaceae family.

Organic Grapes should be plump and free from wrinkles. They should be intact, not leaking juice and firmly attached to a healthy looking stem. Green grapes should have a slight yellowish hue, white grapes should be white, red grapes should be mostly red while purple and blue, black grapes should be deep and rich in colour.

Organic Grapes contain beneficial compounds called flavonoids. These compounds have been linked to a host of health revelations from lowering risk of heart attacks, anti aging, cardiovascular protection to protection against various cancers.

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Organic Grapefruit- a member of the Rutaceae family.

Organic Grapefruit should be firm, yet slightly springy when gentle pressure is applied. Organic grapefruits are categorized as white, pink or ruby. This terminology does not reflect their skin color which is yellow or pinkish yellow, but rather describes the color of their flesh.

Organic Grapefruits are an excellent source of vitamin C and the grapefruit seed has antioxidant properties.

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Organic Green Bean - a member of the Leguminosae family.)

Organic Green Beans range in size but usually average four inches in length. They should have a smooth feel and a vibrant green color free of brown spots or bruises. They should have a firm texture.

Organic Green Beans an excellent source of many nutrients including vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese, fibre, potassium and folate, among many others.

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Organic Kiwifruit - a member of the Actinidiaceae family.

Organic Kiwifruit has velvety bright green flesh sprinkled with a ring of tiny, edible black seeds. Its thin brown skin should have a fuzzy feel to it. The fruit should be oval in shape and slightly soft but able to hold its shape. Avoid those that are very soft.

Organic Kiwifruit are packed with vitamin C and contain numerous phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals.

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Organic Lemon - a member of the Rutasceae family.

Organic Lemons are oval in shape and feature a yellow, texturized outer peel. Choose lemons that are heavy for their size and that feature peels that have a finely grained texture. They should be fully yellow in color. Signs of over mature fruit include wrinkling, soft or hard patches and dull coloring.

Organic Lemons are an excellent source of vitamin C as well as phytonutrient properties.

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Organic Lime - a member of the Rutasceae family.

Organic Limes are oval or round in shape having a diameter of one to two inches with green flesh and skin. Choose limes that are firm and heavy for their size, free of decay and mold. They should have a glossy skin that is deep green in color.

Organic Limes are an excellent source of vitamin C as well as phytonutrient properties.

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Organic Mango - a member of the Anacardiaceae family.

Organic Mangos are typically curved fruit with green, pinkish gold or red skin and a vibrant orange, highly perfumed flesh surrounding a very large hairy edible flat seed. Color is not necessarily an indication of ripeness in a mango. Some varieties remain green even when they are ripe, while others turn golden or bright red or a combination. Look for unblemished fruit with no black marks on the skin and the fruit is firm and aromatic.

Organic Mango is an excellent source of carotene, vitamin C and potassium.

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Organic Onion- a member of the Alliaceae family.

Organic Onions range in size, color and taste depending upon their variety. On the surface a humble brown, white or red, paper thin skinned bulb that has an intense flavour.

Onions should be firm and round with no scarring or bruising.

Organic Onions are very rich in chromium, vitamin C and numerous flavonoids.

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Organic Oranges - a member of the Rutaceae family.

Organic oranges are round citrus fruits with finely textured skins that are orange in color; their pulpy flesh is also orange. The skin can very in thickness from very thin to very thick. Avoid fruit that has soft spots or traces of mold.

Organic Oranges have been associated with a wide range of phytonutrient compounds as well as an excellent source of vitamin C.

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Organic Pineapple - a member of the Bromeliaceae family.

Organic Pineapple have a wide cylindrical shape, a scaly green, brownish or yellow skin and a regal crown of spiny, blue-green leaves and fibrous yellow flesh. Pineapples should be heavy for their size. There is usually no difference in quality between small and large size pineapples. Pineapples should be free of soft spots, bruises and darkened "eyes". Choose fruit with a fragrant sweet smell at the stem end.

Organic Pineapples are rich in bromelain, manganese, and thiamin.

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Organic Plums - a member of the Rosaceae family

Organic Plums should yield to gentle pressure and are slightly soft at their tip. Avoid those that are excessively hard as they will be immature. Good quality plums will be rich in color; they should be free of punctures, bruises or any signs of decay.

Organic Plums have the ability to increase absorption of iron into the body and is a very good source of vitamin C.

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Organic Squash - Summer - a member of the Cucurbitaceae family.

Organic Summer squash comes in many different varieties. While each type varies in shape, color size and flavour, they all share some common characteristics. The entire vegetable, including its flesh, seeds and skin is edible; in addition, some varieties of the summer squash plant produce edible flowers. Summer squash are fragile and cannot be stored for long periods of time. Look for ones that are heavy for their size and have shiny, unblemished rinds. The rinds should be firm to the touch but not hard.

Organic summer squash has an excellent source of manganese and vitamin C as well a good source of magnesium, vitamin A, fiber, potassium, folate, copper, riboflavin and phosphorous.

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Organic Squash - Winter - a member of the Cucurbitaceae family.

Organic Winter squash comes in many different varieties. While each type varies in shape, color, size and flavor, they all have hard protective skins that are difficult to pierce; this gives them a long storage life. There flesh is mildly sweet in flavor and finely grained in texture. Choose ones that are firm, heavy for their size and have a dull, not glossy, rind. The rind should be hard.

Organic winter squash is abundant in beta-carotene as well as potassium, vitamin C, fiber and folate.

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Organic Sweet Potato - a member of the Convolvulaceae family.

Organic Sweet Potato has yellow or orange flesh and its thin skin may either be white, yellow, orange, red or purple. Sometimes it can be shaped like a potato, short and block with rounded edges, while other times it will be longer with tapered ends. Choose sweet potatoes that are firm and do not have any cracks, bruises or soft spots.

Organic sweet potato has significant antioxidant capacities as well as a strong performer in traditional nutrients.

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Source:

The Worlds Healthiest Foods

National Institute of Nutrition

Wikipedia Encyclopedia