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The Easy Way to Eat Organic

Posted Oct 24, 07 11:41 AM CDT in Arts & Living,  Science & Health 

(Newser) – Switching to organic food doesn't have to upend your family's eating habits or strain your wallet. In the New York Times, Dr. Alan Greene, author of Raising Baby Green, suggests starting with these five easy foods:

  1. Milk
  2. Potatoes
  3. Peanut butter

  1. Ketchup
  2. Apples

Source New York Times

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When going organic, milk is one of the first products worth the cost.   (Shutterstock.com)
Considering a switch to organic foods? Potatos are an easy place to start.   (Getty Images (by Event))
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