Please share a tip on some do's and don'ts with regard to organic foods.

Make: Make a smoothie and put some organic spinach leaves in it.

Avoid: Avoid processed foods. Grains, leafy greens, less red meat, and more organic meats and veggies!

Want: Want organic veggies, fresh air & physical activity? Try gardening.

Eat: Eat a huge rainbow of organic vegetables, some coconut and olive oil, and enough protein.

Apples: Apples are healthy but esp. Important to choose organic; conventional apples are high in pesticides.

The: The healthiest foods are whole vegetables and fruits, especially organic and in wide variety.

Apples,: Apples, celery and red peppers are heavily sprayed w/ pesticides. Buy these organic if possible.

Make: Make veggie soup: steam organic spinach/greens/cauliflower then blend w/ low sodium veg or chicken broth.

All: Myth: all vitamins are the same... No, make sure you get organic from a health food store or doctor.

Use: Use small cellophane bags of organic carrots for a healthy snack.

You: You can plant your own vegetables and if you don't use pesticides it will be organic.

Caution:: Caution: organic foods are vulnerable to bacterial contamination from manure used for fertilizer.

It's: It's a myth that all organic foods have no pesticides. They have "natural" pesticides! be careful.

Dulse-: Dulse- the perfect snack! this delish sea vegetable contains all the minerals found in the ocean.

Avoid: Avoid hijiki sea veggies as increased arsenic levels have been noted in some samples.

For: For the best antioxidant effect select dark honey like buckwheat.

Eating: Eating organic foods is no guarantee of eating healthfully. Talk to a dietician if you're worried.

If: If something is labeled natural, it does not automatically mean that it is organic.

Do: Do eat them if you want. No more nutritious then non-organic though you may not be ingesting chemical residues.

Myth:: Myth: just because a label says "organic", the food must be healthy.

Only: Only products labeled certified organic have been certified as meeting usda organic standards.

Organic: Organic is not always healthy. High fat, high sugar foods can be organic, but they're still bad.

Do: Do not be fooled by junk food that is labeled organic. Organic potato chips are as bad as regular.

Do: Do read nutritional labels ; don't assume just because its organic means its healthy.

More: More important to buy organic meat than veggies.

Organic: Organic foods are not always healthier. Freshness does count, so local may be better than organic.

Grow: Grow your own blueberries - plant different varieties so that you can harvest summer through fall.

Definition: Definition of organic foods varies from state to state, so need to check specific details on foods.

Apples,: Apples, peaches, blueberries, cherries, celery, strawberries, potatoes, spinach may be safer organic.

Raised: Raised bed square foot gardening is simple. Give your child her own bed to weed, water, and tend.

DO:: Do: always wash organic fresh foods as well as you would non-organic fresh foods.

Organic: Organic baby food - grow your own, cook, use blender, freeze in ice cube trays, store in freezer.

Organic: Organic food labels have 5 digits and start with a 9. Some organic foods cost cheaper on line.

Grow: Grow your own, even in an apartment. Do it in a neighbors yard, and share your harvest!

Wash: Wash the fruits and vegetables before eating, as they may still contains pesticides or chemicals.

Usually: Usually it is not necessary to buy organic fruits that have a skin that needs to be peeled.

Look: Look for the "organic" seal. Generally the more of the fruit/vegetable peel you eat, buy organic.

Pick: Pick wisely, wash your fruits and vegetables, and eat plenty of them.

Do: Do start your own garden. It's fun and it helps you appreciate your food.

Wash: Wash all garden produce well before eating. Food borne infections are serious. Enjoy the freshness.

"Always: Myth: "always more expensive" fact: many markets have organic foods at low cost now!

Look: Look for the usda organic seal. Some claim to have organic ingredients. Make sure it is 100% organic.

Eating: Eating more blueberries, grapes, & apples, fruits not juices, lowered the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Make: Make sure its truly organic and has usda approval, better yet have your own veggie patch.

Do: Do read the labels. Don't assume it's healthy just because its organic.

Do: Do support locally grown organic farmer's markets over long distance international sources.

Don't: Don't equate organic foods with being entirely healthy. Sugars, fats, etc. Are still problematic.

Do: Do seek those vendors who are certified organic.

Utah:: People mistakenly tend to believe all organic foods are healthier than non-organic foods.

Pay: Pay attention to expiration dates and labels, they should state certified organic and only use when.

Do: Do get organic skinless or thin skinned fruits such as berries, apples, peaches and pears.

Not: Not all organic foods are healthy, check the label for sugar fat and salt content.

Do:: Do: buy organic to "go green" and save energy. Don't: be fooled, organic isn't healthier.

Organic: Organic foods are not always better.

Don't: Don't pick organic foods just for the sake of label.

Do: Do make sure your organic food purchases are certified organic.

Check: Check out your local farmer's market...Ask the farmer if they spray their produce with pesticides.

Wash: Wash organic foods well before eating.

Organic: Organic foods do carry risk of infection from microbes and therefore should be washed before eating.

Don't: Don't expect to get healthier or lose weight just by eating organic foods.

Rhubarb:: Rhubarb: only eat the stalks. The leaves contain anthraquinone glycosides ; oxalic acid (poison).

Ignore: Organic foods have fewer preservatives and hormones, are more expensive, but may not be healthier.

Ignore: Organic is good, but just because the package says "organic" doesn't mean it's healthy food!

Ignore: Do buy and eat organic fruits, vegetables, meat when possible to reduce your intake of insecticides!

Organic: Organic foods may not be better for your health.See proven research if any.

Ignore: Don't forget to wash produce. Organic does not mean no germs, like e. Coil or salmonella.

Ignore: Don't buy organic bananas as the skin protects them from most topical pesticides.

Ignore: Organic food may cause less chemical exposure but avoid hype. It is much more expensive.

Ignore: Grow own if you can or farmers market; eat fresh, home cooked foods; & fresh fruits over juices.

Ignore: Check out the Dirty Dozen for a list of foods that should always be purchased organic.

Ignore: Do be selective with organic food selections. Know the source. Wash all organic fruits and veg well.

Ignore: Eat plenty of organic food. Check to see if truly organic and don't underestimate the health benefit.

Ignore: Whether food is organic or not, it is critical to wash it prior to eating to prevent illness.

Ignore: Organic food is very healthy.and excellent for good development. A nd always add vitamins.

Ignore: Some foods are naturally organic like Chia seeds. Some label the product "organic" to hike the price.

Ignore: Organic does not mean low calorie, so if weight loss is your goal eating organic alone won't do it.

Ignore: Do buy seasonal and local if possible. Don‘t buy expensive out of season organic.

Ignore: Grow your own vegetables for the best flavor.

Ignore: Organic food need to be washed carefully before consumed.