Healthy eaters are now passing over the scientifically engineered apples with shiny, perfect skins that most people prefer. Instead, they're looking for fruit that is all-natural and organic, which often means it is oddly shaped, discolored or even slightly bruised. That means more and more people are shopping at farmers markets, which are more likely to sell this aesthetically challenged produce. These fruits and vegetables are ugly, but they're also full of natural nutrients instead of pesticides and chemicals, which makes them very appealing to those who want a more organic diet.

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