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Top 12 to buy organic edible plants when possible. Or at least clean well and/or remove the skin.

Blueberries have the highest level of antioxidants compared to other fruits. In my experience, they can be used to reduce sugar cravings by freezing them and then blending them with water to make a frozen treat. Instead of ice cream on a hot summer day, try a frozen blueberry blended sorbet. If you have a cat, put a little in a bowl. Cats actually like blueberries and they too can benefit from the nutrition.  You can also add them to a fresh vegetable salad to spruce it up. Blueberries are so versatile that you can add them to almost everything you create in the kitchen. I personally love adding them to my homemade green juices.  The health benefits are abundant...

Chia seeds come from a beautiful flowering plant, Salvia hispanica L. They are a superfood containing antioxidants, fiber, protein, omega-3, calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium.  You can start incorporating chia seeds in your diet in a few simple ways. By themselves, they are not full of flavor. Add a tablespoon to your almond or other milk alternative and let it sit for a few minutes before consuming. It is important to let them absorb liquid to unlock the power of chia seeds.  Try making chia pudding by mixing 2 tablespoons of seeds with 1/2 cup of an alternative milk. Next add agave, maple syrup or a sweetener of your choice. Perhaps some peanut butter or fruits. Refrigerate for hours or overnight.   Add them...