Food and Beverage

Mothers who eat organic dairy and meat products before and during pregnancy may improve the nutritional quality of

Serve this beautiful side dish warm or cold. You can make the beets a day or two in advance to streamline day-of preparations.

Pappardelle with Braised Beets and Pecorino September, 2007 Serves 8 / Pappardelle, or wide ribbon pasta, holds up well

Avocado and White Bean Salad with Feta Cheese September, 2007 Serves 4 / Antioxidant-rich arugula provides a peppery

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

Silken. A supersmooth, soft tofu. Use it as a base for cheesecake or custard, blend with maple syrup to spruce up

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

Expert>>> Caren Wilcox Executive director and CEO, Organic Trade Association, Washington, D.C. (www.ota.com) ‘Organic

Photos by Dasha Wright Afraid of fat? In our obsession to stay thin and healthy-looking, we’ve blamed the wrong food.