Ever notice that some of the produce you eat, depending on the season, just tastes fresher? That's because it is! When you buy produce that is in-season, it's not being shipped to your local market from who knows where,...

What’s my favorite thing about winter, you ask? …When it’s over. I promise I’m not a total Grinch - I do love cozying up by a warm fire and of course the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, I’m...

Zucchini is one of my favorite veggies- whether it’s spiralized, sautéed, or in desserts, I just can’t get enough of it! Not only is it super versatile but it’s also nutrient dense. Zucchini is a great source...

“Breakfast” literally means to “break the fast” – it’s no wonder why it’s been nicknamed the most important meal of the day! If you think about it, it makes sense since this is the first time our bodies...

Did you know that cabbage is one of the oldest known vegetables?! Red cabbage is a healthy and robust veggie that can be used in so many ways- chopping it raw to add crunch to your favorite dishes, cooking it for a...

I absolutely LOOOOOOVE holiday themed flavors! If it’s pumpkin, cinnamon apple, candy cane, or ginger bread, sign me up! There’s something so festive and fun about the return of fall and holiday themed flavors that...

In the U.S., there are over 300 different types of honey, so it’s no wonder it can be a bit confusing when selecting which varietal is best for your needs (1)! In a conventional supermarket, there are usually only one...

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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...