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Expert>>> Tim SchlitzerExecutive director, Food Routes Network, Arnot, Pennsylvania (www.foodroutes.org) Why is local

Naturally sweet when cooked, beets contain abundant nutrients, particularly folate, potassium, and fiber. Buy dry,

Serves 4 / Smooth, whole-milk yogurt softens the spices in this fragrant, colorful dish. Prep tip: If you like things

Eating organics when you’re pregnant is common sense, but it’s equally important when you’re trying to conceiveor even

By choosing organic versions of the foods you eat most often, you’re not only reducing your own pesticide exposure, you’re also voting with more of your food dollars.

Serves 4 / Antioxidant-rich arugula provides a peppery backdrop for rich, creamy avocado and white beans. Serving tip:

Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA)What it is: The body makes small amounts of ALAa powerful antioxidant that neutralizes free

Cleansers Nature’s Gate In the Beginning Gentle Cleansing LotionSage and cucumber calm skin while peppermint encourages

Since federal organic standards were implemented in 2002, the National Organic Program has certified that food labeled