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...

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...

Is there any feeling better than the one you get after a good workout? Countless studies have shown that exercise has fantastic benefits for both your body and your mind. I can't remember ever regretting...

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...

Smoothie bowls are all the rage right now, and for good reason! If you're not into drinking your breakfast, they're another great option for sneaking in more fruits and veggies than you would normally eat whole. I...

Working in an office all day, I tend to go through periods where I'm feeling low-energy or simply not feeling like myself. I think we all do. I'll be honest- it's hard to make time to feel your best when you're...

I used to use whitening strips regularly in high school. I wanted my teeth to look just like the celebrities I saw on TV. My teeth would ache occasionally and the tips of them started to look a little translucent, but...

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...

What's Cinco de Mayo without a bowl of delicious guacamole? 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...

Weekends are allll about balance for me. After working really hard all week, I thoroughly enjoy getting together with friends and enjoying a cocktail or two on a Friday night. Who doesn't? What I definitely don't...

Not all 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 derived,...

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...

When you have a busy week ahead of you, it can be really tough to make time for preparing healthy lunches! I came across this mason jar trick not too long ago and it's saved me SO much time and energy. There's a...