Organic Foods - Grow, buy and cook organic

The Organic Food Shopper's Guide: What You Need to Know to Select and Cook the Best Food on the Market
By Jeff Cox
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A primer on the organic foods industry is followed by chapters on food groups, with each food broken down by season—how to shop for it, the reason to buy the organic version, and a simple recipe or two that showcases the strength of the main ingredient.

To Buy or Not to Buy Organic: What You Need to Know to Choose the Healthiest, Safest, Most Earth-Friendly Food
Cindy Burke
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Burke, who is a journalist and former chef, exposes the politics behind organic foods, defines organic food terms such as organic, local, sustainable and grass-fed and lists foods you should always buy organic and those that aren’t as necessary.

The Organic Food Guide: How to Shop Smarter and Eat Healthier
Steve Meyerowitz
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Meyerowitz answers questions like is there a difference between “organic” and “all natural”? Are organic foods really healthier and safer? Do organic foods contain more vitamins and minerals? Can pesticides in conventional foods cause cancer?

Your Organic Kitchen: The Essential Guide to Selecting and Cooking Organic Foods
By Jesse Ziff Cool
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Cool divides her cookbook into eight seasons, distinguishing, for example, between early summer produce and the bounty of midsummer. Each section contains recipes for appetizers, main and side dishes, and desserts.