Fresh or Frozen

Because proper nutrition is important to creating health, I am always looking for the best bang for my buck, time and effort. So there is always the question about fresh or frozen and even whether to buy organic or just local. Frozen may be the best bet for convenience and cost - less spoilage. Frozen may also have the best nutritional value because of being picked at the height of ripeness and flash frozen. Fresh is great for in season items and organic is important in reducing toxins from pesticides. I always buy organic lemons to use in my liver cleanse. See below for other fruits and vegetables where you may want to go with organic.

Mary

This information from www.realage.com: According to John La Puma, MD -- RealAge expert and author of the new book ChefMD's Big Book of Culinary Medicine -- going organic with these 12 fruits and veggies could cut your exposure to pesticides as much as 90 percent!

• Fruits
  Peaches and nectarines
  Strawberries and cherries
  Apples and pears
  Imported grapes
• Veggies
  Spinach and lettuce
  Potatoes and celery
  Sweet bell peppers