Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-197) and index.
Contents
Why choose organics? -- How pesticide exposure impacts your health -- Growing organic foods -- Organic economics -- "Beyond organics" : local and sustainable -- The dirty dozen : twelve foods to eat only if they're organic -- To buy or not to buy organic? : helping you make the decision -- Where to find healthy food.
Summary
A guide to buying organic food discusses the benefits, how to reduce pesticide consumption, the economic factors, local and sustainable produce, deciding which types of food to buy organically, and places to shop.