If you’re overwhelmed by the thought of

If you’re overwhelmed by the thought of switching to an organic diet, here’s five easy organic foods you can introduce into your household with minimal fuss and maximum impact.

Potatoes are a staple of the American diet — one survey found they account for 30 percent of our overall vegetable consumption. A simple switch to organic potatoes has the potential to have a big impact because commercially-farmed potatoes are some of the most pesticide-contaminated vegetables.

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Consumer Reports on when buying organic makes

Consumer Reports on when buying organic makes sense and when it doesn’t. You should buy organic apples, poultry, and baby food, but not seafood or cosmetics.

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Profile of Alice Waters, best known for

Profile of Alice Waters, best known for her Bay Area restaurant, Chez Panisse.

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