“Eat healthy” is one of those phrases you hear constantly from medical professionals, teachers, advertisers, your partner, and the list goes on. Did you know, though, that eating a healthy diet not only benefits yourself but also the planet? Plant-based foods require less water and energy to produce compared to artificial or processed foods. Plant-based…
When you think of vitamin C and boosting your immune system, you probably think of oranges, but did you know kiwi fruits have almost three times the amount of vitamin C that one orange does? Not only are they high in vitamin C but they are also packed with so many other nutrients. Kiwis originate…
It’s that time of year that everyone is getting sniffly. Are you doing everything you can to stay healthy? If you’re not getting enough probiotics in your diet, you may not be. If you’re unfamiliar with probiotics, I bet you’ve still seen the word in an advertisement and have wondered what it is. Probiotics are…
Anyone else get super excited for the first day of fall? September 23 is the first day of the fall season, which is full of perfect weather, lively holidays, great food, and spooky vibes! With kids back to school and the holidays just around the corner, make sure you are taking advantage of the weather…
September 23 is the first day of fall (also known as the autumn equinox)! If you’re anything like us, you cannot wait for some cool weather, gorgeous scenery, and, of course, new fruit varieties! Just as spring cleaning comes so unexpectedly, fall also brings a number of tasks that must be accomplished before we can…
According to a 2014 study by the CDC on the nutrient density of fruits, lemons came out as the most nutritious and low-calorie fruit. Lemons are packed with vitamin C and many antioxidants that can help prevent diseases such as cancer. On top of this, lemons contain antibacterial and antidiabetic properties. So now that we…
With fall comes one of the best times of the year: tailgate season! Football means tailgating which means lots of food, friends, and fun times. For your next tailgating event, make sure you have a wide variety of food options to appease all of the hungry fans! Fruit Salad Doesn’t get much healthier and sweeter…
You’ve heard the saying “You are what you eat,” but what if you work like you eat, too? Turns out, the foods you eat can impact your productivity levels and focus throughout the workday. So how exactly does that work? We, as humans, get our energy from glucose, a natural sugar we obtain from food…
Get excited because August is National Peach Month! ThirdLeaf NW knows a thing or two about the best peaches, so we’re going to show you some tips and tricks for picking the best peaches. With over 300 different peach varieties in the U.S. and over 2,000 worldwide, there are so many to choose from! Certain…
Ever wonder about the natural sugars in fruit? Most fruits contain natural sugars which is what gives you an energy boost after eating an apple or snacking on some orange slices. You may have been told to avoid eating too much sugar at one point or another, so does fruit count? Your body actually metabolizes…