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Keeping Organic Produce Affordable

The high price of organic produce is enough to make  it difficult for many people  to believe they can truly improve their diets by exclusively buying organic.  For those who do not have access to affordable organic produce, you do not always have to buy organic. Here are some suggestions for the healthiest produce selections available at your local market.

The following produce are considered the cleanest and safest items to buy from CONVENTIONAL growers.

--Asparagus --Avocados --Bananas --Broccoli --Cauliflower --Kiwi --Mangos --Onions --Papaya --Pineapple --Peas(sweet)

When possible, the following produce should be purchased from ORGANIC growers. When tested by consumer groups, the CONVENTIONALLY grown produce on the list below often tested high in pesticide residue and / or were more likely to be genetically modified.

--Apples --Bell Peppers --Celery --Cherries --Corn --Cantaloupe --Potato --Tomato --Pears --Imported grapes --Nectarines --Peaches --Potato(sweet) --Red Raspberries --Spinach --Strawberries --Winter Squash --Green Beans   --Cucumbers

Feeding Picky Eaters

(HealthDay News)-- Many children are finicky about what they'll eat. If you're attempting to coax a picky eater to try more foods, follow these suggestions from UCSF:

*Give your child a variety of foods to choose from, including a fruit, vegetable, protein and starch. DON'T ONLY offer foods YOU KNOW your child will eat. 

*Don't give your child too many high-calorie drinks, which could fill them up and keep them from wanting to eat.

*Stick to a meal schedule, so that your child will be hungry at mealtime.

*Keep meals pleasant, in an environment free of TV, arguments or stressful conversation.

*If your child won't eat, DON'T prepare a diffirent meal just to satisfy them. They have another opportunity to eat at their next meal in a few hours. *Continue offering your child foods that they once refused. Their eating habits may change.