Starting my day with a smoothie is one of the best morning habits I've ever picked up. Smoothies are an incredible way to sneak in more fruits and veggies than I would normally eat in one sitting. For example, I...

We all need a break sometimes. It seems a bit funny to need help sitting back and relaxing, but the truth is, most of us don’t step back and take a break as often as we should. Knowing how to relax and let ourselves...

Chia is a fantastic source of omega-3s, fiber, vitamin B, protein, calcium, iron and magnesium… just to name a few. (1) Chia is certainly making a comeback but for a while, it was virtually impossible to find. (1)...

Avocados have gotten the cold shoulder in the past because they’re high in the dreaded f word…”fat”. That point of view has luckily taken a turn in recent years as more and more research comes out attesting to...

For me, chocolate might as well be its own food group. Chocolate is most often thought of as an unhealthy treat or vice, but what many people don’t realize is that certain forms of chocolate are jam-packed with...

Woohoo- July is National Blueberry Month! I love any excuse to eat more of these little guys; just one cup of blueberries is only 84 calories with 14% of your daily fiber intake, 24% of your daily Vitamin C, and a...

If you read the Suja blog, you might already know that I love shopping according to the seasons. When you buy seasonal produce, you support local farmers and you prepare the tastiest meals since the ingredients are...

There's nothing that reminds me more of summer than biting into a juicy peach. I also have really clear memories of packing the cooler full of plums to head down to the beach with my parents as a kid. Stone fruits are...

June has officially begun, the weather is warmer and the trees and foliage are starting to get their full color back. Most of us are starting to get that Spring Cleaning itch. Out with the old, dusty stuff we’ve...

Tomayto, tomahto. I don't know about you, but I've never been too experimental with tomatoes. I used to buy cherry tomatoes for my salads and beefsteak tomatoes for well, pretty much every other cooking need. Boy was...

I love when I'm out shopping for fruit at the grocery store or the farmer's market and I stumble on something I've never heard of before. If you're tired of apples and oranges and are looking to spice up your fruit...

Myth #1: All calories are created equal. I am sure you’ve heard the phrase, “calories in, calories out.” Meaning, in order to lose weight, you have to burn off more calories than you take in. While this may be...

Antioxidants are compounds that may protect our cells from highly reactive molecules called “free radicals.” Free radicals are molecules that can form as the result of normal body processes or through harmful...

I can't think of a nutrient that's been more misunderstood over the years than fat. Growing up in the 90s, I was convinced that it was bad for your heart and that fat would, indeed, make you fat. My house was stocked...

Not cll sugar substitutes are created equal! When you're on the hunt for a natural alternative to table sugar, there are a few important things to think about. It's best to use sweeteners that are naturally...

A big salad is one of my favorite ways to get my greens in for the day. It allows for so much variety depending on what's in season and what you're in the mood for. But if you've ever checked out the salad bar at Whole...

Every year, The Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases a list of 12 foods called the “Dirty Dozen” that are most likely to contain pesticides, and 15 foods called the "Clean Fifteen" that are least likely to...

Allergy season is officially upon us. For those that suffer from seasonal allergies, this time of year can be particularly uncomfortable and frustrating. Not only are allergies tough to deal with, they are also...