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Foods that may contain gluten Broth and soup bases Brown rice syrup Couscous Dairy substitutes Imitation bacon and

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

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.

Expert>>> Steve Ela Ela Family Farms, Hotchkiss, Colorado; president of the board, Organic Farming Research Foundation,

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,

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

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

Microwave cooking is fast and simple. But there can be some downsides.